Is my iPhone 4S normal?

scottgatech · Dec 1, 2012, 12:19 AM

Hi! Im using an iphone 4s over just a few days.

But I feel like battery is much weaker than they advertised.

Is this (attached image) normal? I do not play game. Most of the time I surf web or make calls.

According to the image, I used my iPhone 4S for 6 hours and 12 minutes from 100% -> 15%.

Thanks!

Bugeyeblue · Dec 1, 2012, 12:37 AM

Pretty average.

bandofbrothers · Dec 1, 2012, 12:43 AM

As everyones usage pattern differs battery statistics will vary.

Other things like network strength coverage etc will play a part too.

Typically if you get a full days usage out of your iphone then thats average.

One good tip to help with battery woes is to.............. turn off the battery % meter !

Enjoy your device.

Mlrollin91 · Dec 1, 2012, 12:43 AM

Anything over 5 hours of usage on a average basis is considered normal.

Dominicanyor · Dec 1, 2012, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bandofbrothers

As everyones usage pattern differs battery statistics will vary.

Other things like network strength coverage etc will play a part too.

Typically if you get a full days usage out of your iphone then thats average.

One good tip to help with battery woes is to.............. turn off the battery % meter !

Enjoy your device.

I knew that the % had something to do with battery drain. I have not turn my on ever since I purchase the phone and that was over a year ago. Thanks for the confirmation!!

bandofbrothers · Dec 1, 2012, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominicanyor

I knew that the % had something to do with battery drain. I have not turn my on ever since I purchase the phone and that was over a year ago. Thanks for the confirmation!!

Your most welcome.

abz1981 · Dec 1, 2012, 04:38 AM

Is it a proven fact that getting rid of the battery percentage level saves battery? I have never came across being told this before?

bandofbrothers · Dec 1, 2012, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abz1981

Is it a proven fact that getting rid of the battery percentage level saves battery? I have never came across being told this before?

Sadly tongue in cheek is lost somewhere in translation here. My apologies.

People worry about battery usage as they tend to watch the percentage sign and sometimes hinders what they do with their device.

abz1981 · Dec 1, 2012, 05:22 AM

bandofbrothers lol okay that makes sense yeah. thanks lol

BFizzzle · Dec 1, 2012, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottgatech

Hi! Im using an iphone 4s over just a few days.

But I feel like battery is much weaker than they advertised.

Is this (attached image) normal? I do not play game. Most of the time I surf web or make calls.

According to the image, I used my iPhone 4S for 6 hours and 12 minutes from 100% -> 15%.

Thanks!

honestly the 4s has had the worst battery life for me out of all iphones...but like others have stated it seems to vary.

lke · Dec 1, 2012, 07:58 AM

Disable location options and other things that could affect battery performance.

Read here and other places how to tune your iphone to avoid this issue.

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bandofbrothers macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Uk	As everyones usage pattern differs battery statistics will vary. Other things like network strength coverage etc will play a part too. Typically if you get a full days usage out of your iphone then thats average. One good tip to help with battery woes is to.............. turn off the battery % meter ! Enjoy your device. __________________ MacBook Air 11” Core i5 1.6GHz 4GB 128GB •1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5. Black/Slate 16gb iPhone 5. - Factory Unlocked. Be Happy !!
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Bugeyeblue macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	Pretty average.
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abz1981 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2011	Is it a proven fact that getting rid of the battery percentage level saves battery? I have never came across being told this before?
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lke macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009	Disable location options and other things that could affect battery performance. Read here and other places how to tune your iphone to avoid this issue.
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