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Jul 10, 2018
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How is this for battery life? 3 hours, 50 minutes of on screen time and battery remaining is still 74%. I was averaging 11.5 hours prior to updating to 11.4.1 and now I am getting 12.5 over the first three drains down to 5 percent to test. Gained an hour!

How is your on screen time with 11.4.1?
 
Op posted to 8+ subboard so, guessing not an X?

Bigger question is: where are you getting screen time info? And even then, times are YMMV. Cellular vs wifi access? Strong wifi vs weak (eg. Need to use an extender for back of my home's property [patio] vs AC router inside)? Weak cell coverage? Background apps (eg. Playing music/podcasts)? Big on getting notifications? Using a mapping app? Bluetooth devices? GPS apps running? And so on.

Imo, everyone's usage is different, so, not worth getting wound around the axle comparing others' usage. If happy, be happy. Batteries wear down, particularly if going through lots of charge cycles.

My 1yo 8, dropped about 40% over 8+ hrs with podcasts, web, mail, and Gas Buddy app. Coconut Battery says 94% battery health.
 
Op posted to 8+ subboard so, guessing not an X?

Bigger question is: where are you getting screen time info? And even then, times are YMMV. Cellular vs wifi access? Strong wifi vs weak (eg. Need to use an extender for back of my home's property [patio] vs AC router inside)? Weak cell coverage? Background apps (eg. Playing music/podcasts)? Big on getting notifications? Using a mapping app? Bluetooth devices? GPS apps running? And so on.

Imo, everyone's usage is different, so, not worth getting wound around the axle comparing others' usage. If happy, be happy. Batteries wear down, particularly if going through lots of charge cycles.

My 1yo 8, dropped about 40% over 8+ hrs with podcasts, web, mail, and Gas Buddy app. Coconut Battery says 94% battery health.

I purchased the phone in April and battery health shows 100%. I have cellular data and wifi on. My cellular connection where I live is weak, currently one bar so I wonder how much better it would be if I had a stronger connection. The battery life I'm getting is seriously impressive.
 
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And this is taken right now. 4hrs 37 mins with 66% battery left. Since getting the phone I've consistently got 11-11.5 hours and since updating to 11.4.1 it's been 12.5.

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