Some might propose that since there will be dual cores splitting/logically managing the work load that the battery life will be better, but evidence so far goes against that. Almost all dual-core Android phones suffering from power consumption issue? - Phone Arena All I know is the Evo 3D better come with 2.3.4 to give us the best chance at optimal battery life from a software side of things.
And this:This article is very wrong. First, the Atrix doesn't have horrible battery life. Second, the Droid X2, which you guys have been playing with, and which runs Froyo, has been reported as having average to better battery life in the reviews about it. Third, you use the Thunderbolt to support your claim of battery issues, but the Thunderbolt is not a dual core phone, it's a 4g phone.
As you read the comments, they sum up what we already know about battery life:Hey guys. I have had a chance to use both Samsung Galaxy SII and Xperia Arc over the last couple of weeks and my answer is as follows.
SGSII had a horrible battery life when I bought it, around 8 hours during first full discharge (terrible). I upgraded to the latest FW (also with 2.3.3) KE2 and the result was hugely different: when I sold it it has 48 hours since fully charged and still had 15% of the battery. Same moderate use (no push notifications , internet only when needed, some pics, texts and calls). That phone is amazing!!
As for the Arc, no difference between FW 181 and 183 regarding battery life.
By the way, last night I stumbled across this excellent database of cell phone battery test results:
BatteryBoss Calls Out False Capacity Claims!
I bet you [it] would make a phone not unlike a Droid X. Instead of a camera tumor, you would have a battery tumor.
Unless someone gets really creative with embedding a battery in a case.
Respectfully, I think the blog was sensationalizing a single tweet.
Note that part of their "proof" included a discussion of the single-core Thunderbolt as having the dual-core "issue."
This comment to that article said it all:
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This article is very wrong. First, the Atrix doesn't have horrible battery life. Second, the Droid X2, which you guys have been playing with, and which runs Froyo, has been reported as having average to better battery life in the reviews about it. Third, you use the Thunderbolt to support your claim of battery issues, but the Thunderbolt is not a dual core phone, it's a 4g phone.
And this:
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Hey guys. I have had a chance to use both Samsung Galaxy SII and Xperia Arc over the last couple of weeks and my answer is as follows.
SGSII had a horrible battery life when I bought it, around 8 hours during first full discharge (terrible). I upgraded to the latest FW (also with 2.3.3) KE2 and the result was hugely different: when I sold it it has 48 hours since fully charged and still had 15% of the battery. Same moderate use (no push notifications , internet only when needed, some pics, texts and calls). That phone is amazing!!
As for the Arc, no difference between FW 181 and 183 regarding battery life.
As you read the comments, they sum up what we already know about battery life:
* Watch how you manage 4G
* Watch how you configure
* Watch out for runaway apps (the updates seem to be fixing bad apps, not the OS)
There's a reason that other blogs reviewing the SGS2 is saying it has great battery life. (And yep, in the SGS2 forums, some users are having issues - but it's not battery chaos like when the Evo came out.)
I'm going to have to agree, it probably will happen even though it will likely be a very awkward addition to the phone. Even more awkward than the Evo 4G. Notice the battery is located very near the bottom of the handset, so adding any extra weight or bulk there is going to make the handset very lopsided.
Some might propose that since there will be dual cores splitting/logically managing the work load that the battery life will be better, but evidence so far goes against that. Almost all dual-core Android phones suffering from power consumption issue? - Phone Arena All I know is the Evo 3D better come with 2.3.4 to give us the best chance at optimal battery life from a software side of things.
I've seen one HTC accessory site selling spare Evo 3D batteries already, which is always a viable back up option.
I missed the engadget review of the sensation. That's a good sign.
You didn't miss much. It was pretty biased.I missed the engadget review of the sensation. That's a good sign.
I'll probably be getting that, as I had the same one you had for my 4G. I'll probably wait til it's on Amazon for cheaper though, like I did with the last one.It looks like there will be a 3200mAh battery coming out soon for $79.99. They're taking pre-orders right now.
Seidio Innocell Super Extended Life Battery for HTC EVO 3D
I hope it comes out really soon. We're getting my wife an Evo 3D on Friday and I'd hate for her to have to put up with the stock battery for too long. I got a 3500mAh battery for my Evo 4G the day I got it and I would never use the stock battery. I tried to once. It was off the charger at 7am and dead by about 2:30pm.
It looks like there will be a 3200mAh battery coming out soon for $79.99. They're taking pre-orders right now.
Seidio Innocell Super Extended Life Battery for HTC EVO 3D
I hope it comes out really soon. We're getting my wife an Evo 3D on Friday and I'd hate for her to have to put up with the stock battery for too long. I got a 3500mAh battery for my Evo 4G the day I got it and I would never use the stock battery. I tried to once. It was off the charger at 7am and dead by about 2:30pm.
I'll probably be getting that, as I had the same one you had for my 4G. I'll probably wait til it's on Amazon for cheaper though, like I did with the last one.
Hello everyone. I struggle making it through 5 hours on a full charge so i went ahead and purchased this battery set off of Amazon. It just came in the mail today. I have the batteries charging and will report back after I've used them. Just wanted to share for people who also suffer with bad battery life.
. Laza Sprint HTC EVO 3D 4G 2x Battery + Travel Charger + Case Combo $39.99 In Stock Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
5 hrs??????? how, i have gmail auto sync, exchange push, bluetooth on, weather auto update. Make approx 2 total hrs of calls from 9-5, 25-50 texts some internet and peggle here and there and i still get about 12 hrs per charge
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