Hi all,
Has anyone tried the Epic 4g battery in a Captivate? I think they are the same battery shape/size etc. Any reason I shouldn't buy one?
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/basi16ssgs.htm
50 dollars for a 1600mah battery that probably isnt even 1600mah...you're better off just getting the 1500mah samsung battery from at&t for $30
Price isn't really an issue, I was more interested if anyone has used the 1600mAh in their Captivate. Seidio uses excellent quality batteries, I've purchased their extended batteries for most of my phones. If you're really worried about price, you can also order from Mugen (who also has excellent quality batteries) for roughly $40.
check out batteryboss dot org
they tested the seidio 1600mah battery for the N1 and it has an actual capacity of 1305mah. Mugen 1800mah batteries are really 1404mah.
check out the oems on that page...
here's some testing from another xda member http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906611
you can get some 5 dollar batteries from ebay that preforms just as good as those seidios and mugens but to answer your question yes an epic battery will work for the captivate
Lots of good info thanks man
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Hey, I was wondering if any of you have experience with some of the extended batteries available for the incredible 2/s. I know htc makes a official 2150mah one for the incredible 2 that would work but i was also considering the seidio innocell 3500mah one. Any thoughts?
I use a Mugen Power 1800mAh extended battery and I'll be honest, I'm not sure of I've seen that much of an improvement. Maybe an extra couple of hours? Up to you if you think it's worth the cost of buying one I guess.
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Hey, I was wondering if any of you have experience with some of the extended batteries available for the incredible 2/s. I know htc makes a official 2150mah one for the incredible 2 that would work but i was also considering the seidio innocell 3500mah one. Any thoughts?
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i bought a 3500mah batt off ebay (not any major battery brand) for like 11USD $. It works great get around 5 days of life with it with wifi/mobile network on, except the signal strength dropped around 1-2bars, because the connectors arent the proper ones htc and other phones give you.
I bought the official htc oem 2150mah battery for the incredible 2 off of amazon and its been great! cost me 25 dollars and fits perfectly! Doesnt make the phone too big and almost doubled my battery life
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I bought the official htc oem 2150mah battery for the incredible 2 off of amazon and its been great! cost me 25 dollars and fits perfectly! Doesnt make the phone too big and almost doubled my battery life
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Is it the same size as the standard battery?
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Andrew_han said:
I bought the official htc oem 2150mah battery for the incredible 2 off of amazon and its been great! cost me 25 dollars and fits perfectly! Doesnt make the phone too big and almost doubled my battery life
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but u unable to close back cover?
No it comes with a slightly larger back cover so the phone becomes a bit thicker
I just ordered the anker battery which is the same size but 1600mah
http://www.amazon.com/7600mAh-Exten...id=1354144607&sr=1-14&keywords=note+2+battery
Probably less of mAh rating if you peel it back but to be honest isnt too bad to try out but i'd rather buy the Anker 3100.
What do you guys think?
My battery is only 1850mAh. :'(
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You really think a non brand item would have that much capacity? Doubling the battery would make it 6200 (if it was linear) and to think you want to put a non branded 7600 mah battery in a $700 phone? No thanks.
I purchased the Onite extended battery, for the n7100. It adds some serious bulk, but at the expense of nearly doubling your battery life.
Only consider buying items that have reviews on them.
is everybody here an expert on batteries now. I have bought no name batteries from the past for my touch pro, tp2, evo 4g, evo3d, sg2, and now the note 2. They all work the same, if not better. they are cheap and about 1/3 to 1/4 of the price. I bought this one exactly and the battery life is awsome.
I picked up an extra stock battery lg tones and the all share cast thingy last week with sprint's 30% off accessories sale. Have yet to actually need the battery. But comforting to know it is there
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I've been using this battery for the last two weeks or so, and it's been good as gold. Not wholly convinced about the 7600 rating though, but it still lasts about twice as long as the stock battery.
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For all you people that say a non brand battery sucks are blow up your an idiot. I run anker in my Samsung Epic 4G and NS4G and both are better than OEM. Im going to attach some pictures. Screenies will be from my Epic 4G. 1800 mAh Anker battery.
Do you like the feel of the phone with the extended case? It sits very well in my hand now.
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Do you like the feel of the phone with the extended case? It sits very well in my hand now.
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I don't have it but I'm sure I would I used to use a hyperion on my Epic and liked it it gave my right middle finger ease on holding the phone after a while.
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You really think a non brand item would have that much capacity? Doubling the battery would make it 6200 (if it was linear) and to think you want to put a non branded 7600 mah battery in a $700 phone? No thanks.
I purchased the Onite extended battery, for the n7100. It adds some serious bulk, but at the expense of nearly doubling your battery life.
Only consider buying items that have reviews on them.
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Onite is a non branded battery as well its a low brand that's not really popular. Anker is popular as well as good performance as well as cutted price compare to seidio or Mugen which aren't up to par.
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What? 7600 mah? this is just stupid. I'm sorry, but someone's got to say it. I see no logic behind this other than an ironic gimmick. Only for extremely specific uses would this make sense. If you plan on going long periods of time without charging, why can't you just buy 2 standard size batteries of superior quality and performance? Is it really that hard to shut off your phone and plug the new one in? Also, if you buy multiple standard batteries, your case will actually fit. And there's no way this thing is 7600 mah. And if it is, it is terrible quality. Just wanted to point out that this battery is twice the size of the original 7 inch galaxy tab's and more than 8 times the size of the 4th generation ipod touch's. lol
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What? 7600 mah? this is just stupid. I'm sorry, but someone's got to say it. I see no logic behind this other than an ironic gimmick. Only for extremely specific uses would this make sense. If you plan on going long periods of time without charging, why can't you just buy 2 standard size batteries of superior quality and performance? Is it really that hard to shut off your phone and plug the new one in? Also, if you buy multiple standard batteries, your case will actually fit. And there's no way this thing is 7600 mah. And if it is, it is terrible quality. Just wanted to point out that this battery is twice the size of the original 7 inch galaxy tab's and more than 8 times the size of the 4th generation ipod touch's. lol
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Its probably really a 3 cell battery wrapped in one probably 1500 or 1800mAh. So basically it can range from 4500mAh to 5400mAh. Anyways I understand your point but it does have its use where if you can't turn your phone off its goo for those who are on call. Or don't want to swap simple as that just like any extended battery's purpose.
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Yeah, reading my post again I think I was a little too critical. I find this thing absurd, but to each their own.
Many off brand batteries make wild and excessive amp/hour claims they cannot possibly meet. The threads on xda documenting this behavior has been numerous and thorough. This strikes many as disingenuous and it has not been conducive to building customer trust.
That said, some of them do offer real value and the better known ones seem to be stable and safe. So, as long as you are aware that the offbrand battery is very likely to not match oem, it will give you the battery swap ability that we have all come to love in our Samsung devices. The prices are typically so low that in real economic terms they can be a better value. I've owned them all and have come to prefer oem, but not enough to dissuaded others from that
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Im using Note II LTE 7105.
I wish to ask is N7100 using the same battery as N7105? well because i have bought a battery from ebay
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/GOLD-4500...ht_2519wt_1139
and when i tell them im using Note II 7105 LTE, they reply me with this
"We understand that you would like to know if there's an issue with the battery because you purchased a N7100 battery where in fact your using N7105 LTE version.
The battery you purchased is compatible only for Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 not for N7105 LTE version.
May I know how do ou want to proceed with the transaction?"
Now this freaks me out. Can i confirm with you guys if the battery im purchasing from this e cell, is it usable?
interesting.....
As far as I know, it would be compatible.
called up some phone shop and they mentioned they (N7100 & N7105) ARE using the same battery. the ebay guy gaves me the impression that my phone will explode. lol
good thing is battery thickness is the same. 4500mah should be decent enough for that price though...
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Onite is a non branded battery as well its a low brand that's not really popular. Anker is popular as well as good performance as well as cutted price compare to seidio or Mugen which aren't up to par.
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It's non branded? Onite is the brand, and the OP posted a link to a battery with NO brand on it.
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Do you like the feel of the phone with the extended case? It sits very well in my hand now.
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It does definitely fit in my hand a lot better with the extended case. Much more comfortable to hold.
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It's non branded? Onite is the brand, and the OP posted a link to a battery with NO brand on it.
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I corrected myself; second sentence I said well its a brand but no popular like Anker. And I am the OP and I know I posted that it wasn't a brand Please read clearly before bashing thanks.
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I know the note 2 had a decent battery life, but why not strive for better?
With the galaxy note 1 you could buy a certain gold battery that was rated at 3250mAh. I'm not sure if it's that high but certainly after 6 months use between the two I can say it gives an extra 10% any least. This would work with the original back door.
I can't see a post relating to another battery of that type here, does one exist?
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I would be interest as well
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Check out post #9. Gold batteries are such a scam it's ridiculous how they are still selling as they are. Anker, Onite, Q cell and Hyperion all make aftermarket batteries. They are all rated around the same as a stock battery. You are best off purchasing an additional battery to keep on a swappable cycle.
I'd also like to see some legit slim-sized batteries for the Note II that are ACTUALLY a few hundred mAh more.
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I'd also like to see some legit slim-sized batteries for the Note II that are ACTUALLY a few hundred mAh more.
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I understand the idea of swapping batteries or carrying around an extra, effectively doubling your battery life. For me I'd like slightly higher capacity while keeping the same form factor. One of the points of a higher capacity is to eliminate the carrying of another battery. IMO its just another thing to think about and check for when I leave my home. That's just my 2 cents. As for the actual question, all I've been able to find is the 3950 mah battery from ebay which has already been reviewed and is actually similar to the oem.
In Germany the company "Akku-King" is selling a 3300mAh normal size battery for around 15€.
I got a 3200mAh Extended Battery for my galaxy s2 from their shop and it's working really great!
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I would donate if someone could do some real tests on different batteries to see if any are worth buying
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Check out post #9. Gold batteries are such a scam it's ridiculous how they are still selling as they are. Anker, Onite, Q cell and Hyperion all make aftermarket batteries. They are all rated around the same as a stock battery. You are best off purchasing an additional battery to keep on a swappable cycle.
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I will attest that Anker makes excellent batteries. I had 2 of them as swappable spares for my Mytouch 3G Slide and they were rated about 200 mA higher. They worked far better than the OEM battery did. I would avoid using my original battery.
Got a G2x later on and that thing killed batteries. I tried a few differ brand batteries and ultimately coughed up the extra money to get an Anker battery. Was the only battery that wouldn't be destroyed by my G2x.
If Anker comes out with a higher capacity slim battery, I'll definitely be buying.
Last thing, I also have an external battery pack for charging on the go, also made by Anker. No complaints at all with that product either!
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I would donate if someone could do some real tests on different batteries to see if any are worth buying
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I have a 3500 mah 3.7v Onite I would donate for testing.
Don't you think a corporation like Samsung, with the amount of money they have, would put in the largest and highest capacity battery that they can make?
Either way, get another spare battery or go with an extended. At best, you will have the same battery life with an aftermarket. Again, at best.
I would add in Pisen who also make great batteries - from experience, and reviews. They currently have the same rated mah as the oem and I'm waiting for a higher rated one from them, or either of the mentioned 3rd parties.
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Don't you think a corporation like Samsung, with the amount of money they have, would put in the largest and highest capacity battery that they can make?
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/\this right here. Batteries are the single biggest limiting factor in phone and is also the slowest evolving technology. Battery technology isn't like the rest of the technology in where something better always right around the corner. To my understanding the wall battery tech has hit is the cost to produce a better lithium battery is way to high.
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I will attest that Anker makes excellent batteries. I had 2 of them as swappable spares for my Mytouch 3G Slide and they were rated about 200 mA higher. They worked far better than the OEM battery did. I would avoid using my original battery.
Got a G2x later on and that thing killed batteries. I tried a few differ brand batteries and ultimately coughed up the extra money to get an Anker battery. Was the only battery that wouldn't be destroyed by my G2x.
If Anker comes out with a higher capacity slim battery, I'll definitely be buying.
Last thing, I also have an external battery pack for charging on the go, also made by Anker. No complaints at all with that product either!
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I bought an Anker for my Note I & II and I did notice a difference that was enough for me not to put the stock Samsung battery back in. I don't have hard factual evidence of this but I thought that I should mention it.
Found these on ebay what i like is that it keeps the original cover and no added thickness , anyone tried those batteries or not i read a reply in other forum from a guy used them and says it adds around 40% more for the original monester note2 battery
I know note2 battery is awesome gives me full 7.30h of working display with 3g and 20 full hours ,, but why not add more if its ok !!!
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...50+mAh+gold+battery+note+2&_sacat=0&_from=R40
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shenzhen,guangdong, China
enough said.
I'd be incredibly surprised if that is truly the capacity it says considering it's the same size as the stock 3100mah battery. If it were possible to fit a bigger battery I think Samsung would have. Also, from personal experience, I have found those cheaper off-brand extended batteries can often be worse than stock.
I hope I'm wrong because who wouldn't love even more juice?
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Did anyone try these yet?
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Hey I bought this exact battery and I've been using it for a week. I honestly haven't noticed any difference. Since I have so much time this holiday I've been using my phone constantly and at the end of the day im down to 10%
I bought that exact "4250 mAh" gold battery from eBay but from a US seller. DO NOT BUY IT. It is not 4250 mAh. I have tested it on my Note 2 and it only has the same power as a regular 3100 mAh battery. It is blatant false advertising.
People don't realize that in China the word "mah" actually means, "Look at the stupid Americans!"
No. This battery will NOT be as advertised.
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The only way to extend battery life is to a get a battery physically larger than stock but that's just way too big with a phone like the note 2 imho and iv used extended batteries in my G1 and G2x.
I was thinking of buying a higher capacity battery for my vivid, but I don't want to accidentally buy garbage.
Anyone try out any replacement batteries? What is the highest capacity battery you can get without having to replace the back?
Get a mugen battery those are great
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Am I better off buying the OEM replacement battery, or getting one of the extended batteries, or just a handful of the cheap crappy ones for the same price online? My battery is struggling to make it 6 hours with light use. Thanks!
Get the mugen. Those 12 dollar ones on eBay are cheap Chinese knockoffs. I bought some and they couldn't even outlast the stock and they are made from expired power cells
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camo_flage said:
Get the mugen. Those 12 dollar ones on eBay are cheap Chinese knockoffs. I bought some and they couldn't even outlast the stock and they are made from expired power cells
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Thanks for the input, I assumed those 12 dollar ones were garbage. $45 for the 1700 and $90 for the 3400 are kind of pricy (although I do understand you get what you pay for). Does the 1700 fit comfortably with the original battery cover? I got one of the cheaper extended batteries about a year ago but the cover was such garbage I returned it pretty quickly.