iPhone X iPhone X as GPS Navigator: Battery life?

[hemon]

Hi,

I wonder if someone use the iPhone X as GPS Navigator and if er could tell me how long is the battery life while navigating.

Thanks!

 

[akash.nu]

I think a significant number of people use their iPhone for navigational purposes in the car but they also have a charger that can be plugged in while the phone is being used for active GPS connection.

 

[hemon]

I would use it as GPS-Navigator for my bike, so I would not use a charger.

Further, there can be problems with the OLED display if the display stays for 5-6 hours always on?!

 

[akash.nu]

I see. That makes more sense. Have you looked into those dynamo powered batteries?! Not sure if you still get them these days. Keeping it constantly on for 5-6 hours everyday does increase the chances of burn in. This is not a typical use case for an iPhone X I’d assume.

 

[rugmankc]

I drive from Dayton OH to Cleveland with no issues. 3 hour drive. Never paid attn to the percent of drain. Going there in a couple weeks will try to check it out.

 

[Minorite]

Disable True Tone in Settings > Display and reduce the brightness if possible to increase the battery life. It should be long enough in this case.

Regarding the display, I agree with @akash.nu, the chances of burn in are much higher and it will happen faster. Could be better to get some older device if possible.

 

[eyoungren]

Hi,

I wonder if someone use the iPhone X as GPS Navigator and if er could tell me how long is the battery life while navigating.

Thanks!

I use my iPad (6th Gen) and Google Maps. Have a cupholder stand device that holds it.

EDIT: This is my old iPad Air 2, but the device holding it is the same one I use for my new iPad and it's also the same car.

https://forums.macrumors.com/attachments/12030414_1171244909559193_926183210285147762_o-jpg.640905/