Cellular battery drain

[Gibson88]

I’ve had a search and can’t really find an answer for this.

I’m aware the Apple Watch goes through about 1.5-2.5% battery per hour.

Does anyone know how much cellular uses per hour? Say for example you are not using your Watch it’s just on your wrist connected.

Thanks in advance

 

[mk313]

That is going to vary widely, depending on coverage & carrier. If you're in a strong area & it's just 'on', it will be somewhat minimal, but if you're in a low coverage area, it can be a substantial drain, looking for a signal. And if you actually use it for data/voice, you'll see a pretty big drain.

I know that's not specific, but it really does vary widely.

 

[alexcue]

Just to add, assuming you mean. when it's away from your phone too. If it's close to phone it won't use Cellular. That is it's last choice. Just want to point out another variable to drainage.

 

[Gibson88]

Yeah, I mean I’d say you leave your phone at home for example.