Why is the smartphone battery so bad?

We won't tell you anything, saying that the battery of an Android phone is a problem. This is especially true in 2015, where even the most expensive phones offer more autonomy every time.

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Mobile: More expensive but no longer have autonomy New high-end smartphones appear every year. Efforts are often made in design, power and features. Every manufacturer is trying to come up with a good product that will lead to good sales and increase brand reputation and income (especially income). The main problem in 2015 is that the autonomy of mobile phones is far from progress. In contrast, most manufacturers' mobile phones tend to be autonomous.

Some manufacturers, such as Samsung and Sony, decided to reduce battery capacity compared to previous models (Galaxy S6, Note 5 and Sony Xperia Z3 +). This is even more serious for Samsung, who also decided to expand the screen of its smartphone.

As for LG, the company decided to maintain its battery's amperage, just like the LG G4's screen definition compared to its predecessor. As far as Motorola is concerned, it decided to add it; but I must say that Moto X Style has increased in comparison to its predecessor, Moto X 2014 (battery, screen size, resolution). Huawei, HTC and OnePlus also slightly increased the battery capacity. In any case, in terms of autonomy, amperage is not the only parameter to consider.

Processor and software, the manufacturer's main shield
Manufacturers can solve all the problems. When we ask about the latest model battery capacity drop, their usual argument is 64-bit processor. These are more powerful and more efficient in terms of energy consumption. Their software can better manage the battery and provide better mobility for the whole. This part is correct: 64-bit processors can handle more operations and are faster than 32-bit, reducing power consumption.

We talked a lot about fast charging today, which can charge your phone 50% in half an hour. But for those who don't spend a whole day using the charger, this is not a real solution... Of course, the solution always has a spare battery, but when you have a spare battery it It is very limited to pay 600 euros for high-end smartphones.

Design is another excuse for manufacturers. Unibody and ultra-thin phones should pay for low-battery designs. The result: a beautiful mobile phone, the battery lasts for half a day. However, smartphones don't have to be ultra-thin to provide an attractive design. The HTC One M9 is a good example: although it is larger than other models, its battery function is much more powerful. The OnePlus 2 also has good battery performance while maintaining the correct design.

Finally, let's talk about the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, which means a great tool for professionals. The main argument of the range Note is to provide the S Pen, the remaining battery and the battery that can hold the whole day. However, Note 5 has lost these arguments: with similar power (and more RAM), the battery's capacity has been reduced or even removed. Samsung proved itself by talking about fast charging and 64-bit processors. No real conclusions can be given before the device is fully tested, but Note 4 is still the preferred phone before Note 5.

High-end and mid-end: global upside down
Well, high-end phones have excellent processors, sensors are everywhere, and they are very beautiful, and only law can prevent us from marrying them. They are also very expensive, equivalent to a 1 kg smartphone, and people can buy a lot of things. But why do low-priced mid-range phones sometimes offer better batteries? The BQ Aquaris M5 is a good example of a 3120 mAh on a 5-inch Full HD display, or a Motorola Moto X Play with a 3630 mAh battery and a 5.5 Full HD display. "Inches. Both are equipped with the Snapdragon 615, which is weak and can clean the battery.

Other examples are now taken from the high end: the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 comes with 3000 mAh and 5.7-inch QHD screens, and the LG G4 comes with 3000 mAh and 5.5-inch QHD screens. Obviously, despite the better processor (consuming more energy) and higher resolution (the main consumer of the battery), these high-end phones do not provide a mid-range battery.

With these four examples in mind, it is clear that users who wish to have a full-day phone call suggest a mid-range. They will have enough power to perform their daily tasks and play a little on the way home, without having to carry the charger often (unfortunately you have to give up having a good camera). We can add other examples to show that mid-range phones are currently a prerequisite for autonomy (especially in 2015, when we saw buying quality phones at low prices).

Finally, the best advice we can offer to those looking for a great value for money and durable batteries is to invest in previous generations of high-end phones (such as the Sony Xperia Z3) while providing enough power. Always think about your needs, not the news!

Hardware manufacturers pay more attention to batteries than battery manufacturers
In recent years, we have seen Qualcomm always consider the consumption of its processors to make it more efficient, or Google optimizes system consumption. At the same time, battery manufacturers don't seem to care about more economical and sustainable battery research.

Today, if a manufacturer wants to use a 4000 mAh battery, there is no doubt that it should make a smartphone that is more than 10 mm thick, which is unfavorable for most users. Whenever we are told that such a processor is more efficient and consumes less energy, the problem is always the same: What did the battery manufacturer do during this time? It's time they are busy providing us with a better model.

How do you view the autonomy of current smartphones? Which model would you recommend?

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