I'm planning to buy an external battery made by Sony. It's 2000mAh, less than the full capacity of my XT925.
Does anyone have it or think it can be actually useful?
Here's the model I'm talking about: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-CP-ELS-Portable-Charger-Battery/dp/B005XJWS30
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I have looked alot of places but does anyone know if there is any difference, I should be concerned about with the extended battery in the 32gb nexus 5 before I buy a case?
tr1pp1n said:
I have looked alot of places but does anyone know if there is any difference, I should be concerned about with the extended battery in the 32gb nexus 5 before I buy a case?
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Same size as the 16GB.
What extended battery?
Are you talking about a rumour someone made up but didn't eventuate? And because it is not real, you can't find any information about it?
Hey I have gt i9500 rooted with custom rom. (i have never done overclock and never touched voltage settings)
I have just found awesome battery for out galaxy s4 3450mah on ebay.
however, im afraid it may be exploded or something
someone more expert than me can tell me if its ok buying this kind of battery?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Golden-..._Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item20e03794d0
These kind of batteries are not what they promise. You can buy them on every Chinese warehouse site.
They won't explode, but they wont offer 3450 mAh by a long shot.
I Think they will provide around 2200 mAh. Look around for reviews on proper batteries from bigger companies.
Zerolemon has the highest tested capacity battery 3000 mAh ( real life 2900mAh) as far as I know.
If the battery looks to good to be true, it probably is.
Yeah I would NOT trust that. 95% of unbranded Japanese cell phone batteries do not match up to their advertised capacity. As the person above said, look into Zerolemon's batteries. I personally do not own one myself yet but it's the closest you will get to getting a true 3000mAh capacity. If it was possible to get more than 3000mAh into a battery that will fit with the original stock battery cover, most of XDA would know about it. Do not trust the 3450mAh.
Anyone found a descent (great) extended battery that still goes with our phone ? They got a few for the note 3 that I wish were also made for our phone!
I have seen a few on ebay but I find them hard trusting.
mgbotoe said:
Anyone found a descent (great) extended battery that still goes with our phone ? They got a few for the note 3 that I wish were also made for our phone!
I have seen a few on ebay but I find them hard trusting.
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How is an extended battery going to fit under the original battery cover? Greater capacity means greater size.
Joey2o11 said:
How is an extended battery going to fit under the original battery cover? Greater capacity means greater size.
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Anything beyond stock is extended. Companies made them plenty for the note 3. I don't care for 10k or 5k for that matter. But I found one...mod can close / delete
mgbotoe said:
Anything beyond stock is extended. Companies made them plenty for the note 3. I don't care for 10k or 5k for that matter. But I found one...mod can close / delete
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which one did u get?
Any of those batteries claiming to be high capacity yet OEM sized are probably dangerous (Google cheap lithium batteries) and nowhere near the capacity they claim. If you want to risk your expensive new phone by sticking in some cheap nasty battery that could explode go for it.....
Yes, what Joey2o11 said is correct. A battery that's the same size as the factory battery will have the same, or less, mah as the factory battery. Any company claiming their factory-sized battery has more mah is simply lying so they'll sell more batteries. You can read where many different unaffiliated companies test batteries from manufacturers and 3rd parties, and you'll see the results are always the same. Bottom line - if you want more mah, you'll need a bigger battery.
Also, you made a thread asking the community to share info about batteries. So when you found one to purchase you should have shared your findings with the community, not asked a moderator to close the thread. XDA is all about sharing information with the community, not keeping it to yourself...
Not 100% true as I remember the higher capacity battery for my old Sony Xperia phone lasted longer than the oem battery even though it was stock size.
twe69 said:
Not 100% true as I remember the higher capacity battery for my old Sony Xperia phone lasted longer than the oem battery even though it was stock size.
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So no actual solid evidence then other than you seem to remember it lasted longer... If it was possible to make batteries with a higher capacity for the same size do you not think the likes of Sony, Samsung etc would have done it themselves in the first place?
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So no actual solid evidence then other than you seem to remember it lasted longer... If it was possible to make batteries with a higher capacity for the same size do you not think the likes of Sony, Samsung etc would have done it themselves in the first place?
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I had the Sony Xperia Play mobile phone, the extended battery was quoted to be only 200mAh higher but made a difference. 6 months on the standard battery versus 6 months on the extended battery I could tell the difference. It was also talked about here on xda when it was the 'in' phone.
I do know that most batteries quoted are not genuinely that much higher or better than stock with the same dimensions but I can say that the statement was incorrect in my opinion from my experience for that one occasion.
twe69 said:
I had the Sony Xperia Play mobile phone, the extended battery was quoted to be only 200mAh higher but made a difference. 6 months on the standard battery versus 6 months on the extended battery I could tell the difference. It was also talked about here on xda when it was the 'in' phone.
I do know that most batteries quoted are not genuinely that much higher or better than stock with the same dimensions but I can say that the statement was incorrect in my opinion from my experience for that one occasion.
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That phone was never the "in" phone and anyone who thinks any cheap chinese third party battery is gonna compare to a stock oem battery is delusional. They are expensive for a reason, even after you trim off the excessive markup.
That sums things up nicely
If there was a way for extra mAh to be crammed into the same space, Samsung would've done it themselves. And even if there was a way and some other company made such batteries, the production costs would be through the roof, so the retail price would reflect that.
The best you can expect from a cheap battery is to be on par with the OEM (although unlikely), but it's simply unrealistic to expect it to be better.
Hi Guys,
I've using the N4 for last 2 years here in India and I personally felt it is a great device in terms of build quality, screen size and looks and only downside I can see is the poor screen on time (SOT) or battery backup on stock battery.
Now my battery has almost died and need to replace it. While searching on AliExpress, there is a 3200 mAh capacity battery available for Nexus 4, though there is no review available. Though I can buy the original battery from eBay or ALiexpress, this high capacity battery looks very tempting to me.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...attery-for-LG-E960-E975-E973/32306624153.html
Can you guys take a look and suggest me if it is okay yo go ahead with this one or I should stick with original battery capacity of 2100 mAh.
Your suggestion would be highly appreciated, and thanks in advance.
I've been thinking lately to replace mine too..
You should give it a.go and tell us results! It's a shame I can't order from aliexpress.
I doubt that you will be able to get a replacement battery (li-ion) that has the same physical dimensions, higher capacity and a lower price.
When things sounds to good to be true, it often is
I think you'll get a cheap battery with - at best - the same capacity as an original battery.
I would go for an original battery.
to_sukanta said:
Hi Guys,
I've using the N4 for last 2 years here in India and I personally felt it is a great device in terms of build quality, screen size and looks and only downside I can see is the poor screen on time (SOT) or battery backup on stock battery.
Now my battery has almost died and need to replace it. While searching on AliExpress, there is a 3200 mAh capacity battery available for Nexus 4, though there is no review available. Though I can buy the original battery from eBay or ALiexpress, this high capacity battery looks very tempting to me.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...attery-for-LG-E960-E975-E973/32306624153.html
Can you guys take a look and suggest me if it is okay yo go ahead with this one or I should stick with original battery capacity of 2100 mAh.
Your suggestion would be highly appreciated, and thanks in advance.
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You can't squeeze more capacity into the same volume - that said, there are some battery manufacturers who can get an extra 10% or so. I remember buying one from a very reputable company in Switzerland several years ago for a phone, but I can't recall their name
So either them, if you can track them down, or an original battery. Stay away from batteries which promise enormous amounts of mah, or are just very cheap. The original is not a bad option since realistically the phone has a remaining life of a couple of years max.
Another very good option is to buy an external pack. For example a 5000mah pack occupies the same volume and weighs the same as a phone, and will provide plenty of spare capacity without adding weight or bulk to the phone (unless when you are using it, otherwise it can sit in a bag). NewTrent is a good brand, as is Xiaomi, good offers on Amazon.
(I got myself a Xiaomi 10,000mah battery pack which is technically really good but just too heavy and bulky)
That's fake, it's still 2100mAh, you can't squeeze more mAh from same size.
Thanks all for your helpful suggestion.
However I used a mobile long back from Nokia where I used a replacement battery from Nokia itself with same dimension but it used to provide extra battery backup. So my wild guess is technically it is possible to get 2500mah probably. If that is the case then also enough for my current 2yrs old battery is giving me around 2-2.5hrs of battery backup and don't want to plugin the power bank in my mobile (though I've xiaomi one in my home)
Another vote for "physics > spiel". You simply cannot get more mAH from the same dimensions. For the fella above who says he got more out of a replacement Nokia, it's entirely possible that the improvement in battery life was merely down to the age of the battery, as in, the one he was used to was tired and running out of charge cycles.
You can squeeze a little more power in the cell , these come highly recommended but not cheap.
to_sukanta said:
Thanks all for your helpful suggestion.
However I used a mobile long back from Nokia where I used a replacement battery from Nokia itself with same dimension but it used to provide extra battery backup. So my wild guess is technically it is possible to get 2500mah probably. If that is the case then also enough for my current 2yrs old battery is giving me around 2-2.5hrs of battery backup and don't want to plugin the power bank in my mobile (though I've xiaomi one in my home)
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Don't forget that it is possible for manufacturers to stack batteries and make them bigger (thicker). Nexus 4's non-removable back (glass!), fragile design make this impossible. I remember seeing a 6200mAh battery for my old Note 2, but you needed to use a custom back cover because of the added thickness. But the point is battery capacity is limited by it's density, so the only way to make a larger capacity battery is to make it bigger. Until we get some new battery technology with different density like graphite or whatever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32-Uwmn2pCg
Hi. I brought a battery last year on january and now the battery is exhaust. It wont last more than 2 hours whit SOT whit MM update.
Everyone wants to know the best battery for our favourite smartphone.
Someone knows the best battery wwhit same dimensions like the original OEM and have a better mAh capacity?
The most common is the Akku Polarcell 3400mAh
Someone knows something better?
There isn't one that is the same size and offering higher capacity.
lohigno said:
Hi. I brought a battery last year on january and now the battery is exhaust. It wont last more than 2 hours whit SOT whit MM update.
Everyone wants to know the best battery for our favourite smartphone.
Someone knows the best battery wwhit same dimensions like the original OEM and have a better mAh capacity?
The most common is the Akku Polarcell 3400mAh
Someone knows something better?
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As far as I'm aware that is the only legitimate one.
3,220mAh is fine when they're replaceable. Just carry around a spare if you need the extra battery life. Personally I carry a Xiaomi portable charger.
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There isn't one that is the same size and offering higher capacity.
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Yes, there is. He even mentioned the one that exists in his post.
there are hundreds to pick from, and most of them are fake.
Aukey, Anker, and Mugen-Power are legit aftermarket battery manufacturers, see if you can find one from them.
note that the batteries with higher capacity in the same size will most likely not have NFC
If you do find one that has higher capacity and same dimentions as oem, there is a 99% chance its claims are fake.think about it, Samsung is one of the biggest electronic companies in the world with billions in R&D backing.if they cant make a more effiecent battery then how can a brand youve never heard of make one.New Samsung phones still have almost the same battery capacity to phycisal size ratio 2 years after Note 4's release.