How is that possible? Have you streamed video or gamed on it continuously since you got up? That's the only way my iPhone 5 could even be close to 6% less than 6 hours after getting up. Mine lasts all day, easily.
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iPhone 6 May See Only Modest Battery Capacity Boost as Apple Pursues Ultra-Slim Designs
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How is that possible? Have you streamed video or gamed on it continuously since you got up? That's the only way my iPhone 5 could even be close to 6% less than 6 hours after getting up. Mine lasts all day, easily.
Make it THIN! Yes!
I wear skinny jeans so this is awesome. Sorry if I don't have 26 pockets like you guys with cool cargo pantsJust carry an extra back-up battery, solar panels, etc with you. Plenty of room in those fancy cargo pants!
Make sure your skinny pants are hemmed extra high to show off your rainbow polka dot socks.
I am a longtime Apple follower however...
they need to get their priorities right. I don't give a damn how slim the phone is if the battery life is not competitive with even the crappiest of smartphones
they need to get their priorities right. I don't give a damn how slim the phone is if the battery life is not competitive with even the crappiest of smartphones
If you're comparing iOS 8 GM to beta 1, then you're right. But if you're comparing the latest build of iOS 7 to the upcoming GM, there will be no difference.
maybe thats why they're making it thinner, so users can buy and bolt on an after market battery and not notice the bulk as much. Then for those who can charge or get through the day its ultra thin.
Any bigger screen is going to render Apples 'one hand' theory useless anyway. And come on, who on Earth types on a touch screen with only one hand - takes forever!
4S has a smaller, less bright display that uses less battery - that's why your wives lasts longer than yours.
The galaxy has a significantly higher capacity battery so it lasts longer despite running a 5" screen.
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They are the Accessory producers dream already with all the high end cases etc so your theory, although seems mental, probably isn't that far from the truth
Because eventually, Apple will get the message, and fix the problem. The Macbook air has industry leading battery life. So does the MBP. Clearly, someone in Apple knows that battery life twice the competition can be a competitive advantage. We just need that person to get in touch with the phone people.
I pay $100 for a nice battery case that I HATE because it makes my phone at least 100% bigger (overall volume). If Apple just sold a second model of iPhone with a TINY bit bigger shell to accommodate a double-sized battery, I would gladly pay that $100 extra to Apple instead.
The problem with the battery case is that even in the best case, the back of your phone goes from "aluminum" to 'aluminum-plastic-battery-plastic'. It's not just the thickness of the extra battery but all the extra covering materials that kills me.
And if you are posting to say "I charge my phone overnight and it works for 2 days and I'm a POWER user" well then buddy, sorry to break it to you, but you're not.
My battery life isn't horrible but why make an already thin phone thinner? So fat Phil can walk on stage and talk about how it's blah blah mm thin like it's an amazing innovation? Why not leave it at it's already thin thickness and use the extra space for a bigger battery?
Oh how a news bite can be spun in any direction to create desired response!
Let me re-write the article:
Apple iPhone 6 to Sport Better Battery Life
The 4.7" variant of Apple's iPhone 6 is expected to carry a higher capacity battery than its predecessor, the iPhone 5s. At approximately 1,850 mAh, this new battery is approximately 20% greater capacity than the 1,500 mAh found in the iPhone 5s.
Undoubtedly, the larger display and greater pixel count of the iPhone 6 display will demand more power than the iPhone 5s, but how much so remains to be seen. By comparison to other historical changes, such as the introduction of the Retina Display, and the introduction of the 4" display, the bump to the 4.7" should not be viewed as anything more than a modest increase in power demand. Additionally, the iPhone 6 is also expected to sport the next generation Apple SoC, the A8, which is if history is any indication, will also improve power efficiency by a measurable percentage.
The end result is likely to be a noticeable improvement to battery life over the 5s, a welcome enhancement for iPhone owners.
Let me re-write the article:
Apple iPhone 6 to Sport Better Battery Life
The 4.7" variant of Apple's iPhone 6 is expected to carry a higher capacity battery than its predecessor, the iPhone 5s. At approximately 1,850 mAh, this new battery is approximately 20% greater capacity than the 1,500 mAh found in the iPhone 5s.
Undoubtedly, the larger display and greater pixel count of the iPhone 6 display will demand more power than the iPhone 5s, but how much so remains to be seen. By comparison to other historical changes, such as the introduction of the Retina Display, and the introduction of the 4" display, the bump to the 4.7" should not be viewed as anything more than a modest increase in power demand. Additionally, the iPhone 6 is also expected to sport the next generation Apple SoC, the A8, which is if history is any indication, will also improve power efficiency by a measurable percentage.
The end result is likely to be a noticeable improvement to battery life over the 5s, a welcome enhancement for iPhone owners.
I second his - mine came off charge at 8.30am and I've just plugged it back in on 14%. I've made 1 20min phone call, sent 3 iMessages and listened to my offline Deezer playlists (no internet required). It's shocking.
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Dear Apple,
You are hereby authorized to pursue a design that allows for greater balance between battery life and thinness.
Sincerely,
Felix
You are hereby authorized to pursue a design that allows for greater balance between battery life and thinness.
Sincerely,
Felix
Maybe you missed the half dozen posts saying they would rather have a thicker phone with more battery life. Selective reading I guess.
The two aren't mutually exclusive. After the 4 I would have rather had the 5 be the same thickness and more battery. After the 5 I would rather have the 6 be the same thickness as the 5 and more battery.
I would ALSO rather have the 6 be the same thickness as the **4** with MORE battery.
I'm also happy with a 6 that is THICKER than the 4 with MORE MORE MORE battery.
All of those options would still be thinner, AND give me MORE battery, than my current 5S + mophie air.
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I think people are looking for a BIG increase. Eeking out a few percent more when the case size is going up in both width & height might be a perceived let down. If there was ever an opportunity to take this variable and really jack it up- this (6) is it.
However, it's not surprise (to me anyway) that Apple is probably going to try to maximize thin again rather than seize this opportunity to give marketing a claim of "thinner" (just not as thin as possible) AND a bigger battery. It seems likely that Apple could shave a millimeter or two off of the 5s "thin" so they could still spin "thinnest iPhone ever" but then stuff that extra width & height with more battery. That can persist one of their favorite launch marketing bullets and add a very tangible, much-wanted utility benefit for all consumers.
Once they roll a a thinnest-possible 6, it's not like we or they will expect them to "fatten" the 7 to address more battery life then. It doesn't seem likely that a 7 or 8 will probably grow width & height by much more (to potentially create space for more battery either). So this (6) is the time to really address this one.
It's software (apps running in background) or a faulty phone (and hopefully still under warranty). Either way, take it to an Apple Store.
While I would like better battery life, thinness is super important to me. I'm hoping they get below 7mm in thickness. Bring it on Apple!
Then perhaps you are the fashion conscious market they are going for - I personally want my devices to look nice, but their overall redeeming appeal is to have the function to go with it. My iPad lasts all week, as does my MacBook but my most important item for my life doesn't do 8 hours. Suppose it's all good if we can look cool with it turned off......
Nothing personal, this article has just annoyed me
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Just like the iPad Air?..
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I've had 3 exchanges already dude. It's just the phone
That's not entirely fair. There are plenty of apps that drain battery mercilessly (I'm looking at you, Facebook) and some batteries are just faulty.
Indeed.
Looking at battery life in terms of only the battery size is like judging a camera based only in the MP. It's an incomplete picture.
Just as photo quality is affected by quality of the sensor, flash etc, battery life is affected by the efficency of the processor, software etc. For example we have no real world idea if or how well Metal might affect battery life.
Plus all this information is from rumor sites that are often either totally wrong or somewhat right but lacking a key detail. Apple might be making this phone only 1mm thinner. And thinner because it is going to be bigger and that allows them to spread out components. Remember those flex cables that were separate for the volume and power buttons. Maybe with the wider space they are changing these up because there is no practical reason to have them on one cable. And as separate pieces perhaps they will be repairable. No more paying for an OOW swap cause your volume buttons failed at 14 months. We need that (and for the iPad) perhaps more than a 50 hour minimum battery life
The reactions here are way to negative. Apple will increase the capacity with 20%. My guess is the power usage will be reduced due to power efficient screens and a less power hungry A8. In total, I would not be surprised if the battery lasts 30-40% longer. Finally, the battery life of the iPhone is nowhere near as bad as Samsung says it is. In fact, it outperforms most phones except for maybe the SGS5 or LG G2, phones that have a much larger footprint, even when compared to the iPhone 6.
What I'm trying to say is that if the battery were to last 30% longer (which is pretty realistic), that would not be 'insignificant', that would be a huge increase. The iPhone 6 would have the best battery life of all 4.7" phones. You can repeat the story above for the 5.5" iPhone. 2500 mAh is subpar on an Android device, but for an iOS device it would be pretty neat.
What I'm trying to say is that if the battery were to last 30% longer (which is pretty realistic), that would not be 'insignificant', that would be a huge increase. The iPhone 6 would have the best battery life of all 4.7" phones. You can repeat the story above for the 5.5" iPhone. 2500 mAh is subpar on an Android device, but for an iOS device it would be pretty neat.