So, what's your REAL battery life??? - iPhone 3G

genexrocket · 07-13-2007, 03:55 AM

can you guys post up what usage times you guys are getting WITHOUT listening to music through earphones if possible, this is prolly the reason why some people are reporting 10+ hours of battery life on other threads. I can't post my time up since my usage stats don't work, but i think i get around 4 hours of heavy use, WITHOUT LISTENING TO MUSIC.

jda182 · 07-13-2007, 04:10 AM

the most i have used of just talk/internet was the other day my usage was 3 1/2 hours and like 8 standby and i had like 60-65% battery left. my usage stats have been working... until now i think lol i just looked at my usage stats and it says 17 hours and 1 day 8 hours standby lol something is messing up.

JnC · 07-13-2007, 04:14 AM

FWIW one of the blog sites that bought quite a number of iPods noticed that while some had apparent problems with the battery display, in actuality they lasted just as long as the ones without perceived battery issues.

I've noticed that the battery display can jump around quite a bit from computer to wall wart.

DRabbit · 07-13-2007, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JnC

FWIW one of the blog sites that bought quite a number of iPods noticed that while some had apparent problems with the battery display, in actuality they lasted just as long as the ones without perceived battery issues.

I've noticed that the battery display can jump around quite a bit from computer to wall wart.

That's been my experience. While my phone doesn't properly report a full charge, I'm pretty sure I'm getting one.

I can't give usage stats since mine don't work...

I took it off the dock this morning around 9ish.
Text messaged for maybe an hours worth. Read online news (EDGE) for another hour. Entered some calendar events. Checked e-mail once. Checked weather once. Connected to Bluetooth for an hour (in the car, but no calls). Received a few reminders from the calendar throughout the day. I wouldn't call it a "heavy" day at all.

Now, at 11:15ish pm I've got about 60% battery remaining.

JnC · 07-13-2007, 04:20 AM

Not to mention it's hard to go a couple of days without syncing and throwing off the count.

DRabbit · 07-13-2007, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JnC

Not to mention it's hard to go a couple of days without syncing and throwing off the count.

I've been able to stay pretty restrained from syncing all the time... I have a harder time not compulsively wanted to charge even if I have more than 50% battery life left... LOL .. Its OCD - obsessive charging disorder

But all is good... I feel like as long as I can get through a whole day, I'm happy... And I've been able to get through 2!

(posting from my iPhone)

JnC · 07-13-2007, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRabbit

I've been able to stay pretty restrained from syncing all the time...

The problem I have is with daily podcasts. If I want to stay current, I have to sync everyday.

ColsTiger · 07-13-2007, 04:50 AM

I don't think I'll ever have days anymore where I don't check email regularly on my phone. I'm getting about three days tops right now.

tamakin · 07-13-2007, 05:07 AM

I have 4 hours usage and 4 1/2 hours standby... my battery is at 85% full... I didn't listen to any music, just checked mail, took a few calls, browsed the internet for about 10 minutes, and watched 2 movies

Munky · 07-13-2007, 06:31 AM

Mine is at:

Usage: 9 Hours, 1 Minute
Standby: 3 Days, 1 Hour

and it's got about 35% left.