The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has gone through our extensive battery test and the results are in. The Note 3 brings one of the largest batteries we've ever seen on a mobile device. With its massive 3200mAh juicer, it aims to solve one of the biggest problems of smartphones - reliable longevity. Most smartphones nowadays are struggling to last through the day and we're not even talking about a 24-hour battery life - most phones would die even before you get back from work. This can be a frustrating experience, taking mobile out of mobile phones. Is the Galaxy Note 3 any different? Let's find out.
Luckily, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 differs. Its gigantic juicer scored a respectful 6 hours and 8 minutes of battery life. This is the exact time you can expect your Note 3 to last if you use it non-stop, without putting it down. In reality, however, we do put our devices to rest. That's why you can expect the battery to easily last you a full work day even under heavier use. Use it a bit more moderately - but still without restricting yourself - and on average, you'd be able to get a full 24-hour battery life on a single charge. Best of all, be a bit more restrictive with your use and you can easily get two full days of use on a single charge. Impressive.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 compare versus last year's Galaxy Note II, though? The difference is not big, but - interestingly - the Note 2 actually lasts a bit longer. How is this possible when the Note 3 has a larger battery? Simple, the new Note is much brighter and has a slightly larger display. The phablet is using a new type of AMOLED display that - unlike earlier ones - solves the issue of dim-looking AMOLED screen. The third-generation Samsung phablet is actually 55% brighter than its predecessor, the Note II. That's a great convenience for the user, but a brighter screen also requires more power. What's really remarkable, though, is that despite having a 55% brighter display, the Note 3 screen is still 26% more power efficient. For the techies, let's just mention that measurements showed that the Note 3 draws 0.9 watts at the average 50% brightness level, whereas the Note II draws 1 watt.
Here are some basic facts about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Li-Ion battery:
Finally, we ought to mention that Samsung has put a lot of effort in order to maximize battery life on the Note 3. It is the first phone we know of to ship with a Qualcomm QFE1100 envelope tracker that can lower down power drain by as much as 20%. It's no surprise it lasts longer than the iPhone 5s, the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One! Its only matches are the LG G2, our battery champ, and the HTC One max phablet.
How does the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 compare versus last year's Galaxy Note II, though? The difference is not big, but - interestingly - the Note 2 actually lasts a bit longer. How is this possible when the Note 3 has a larger battery? Simple, the new Note is much brighter and has a slightly larger display. The phablet is using a new type of AMOLED display that - unlike earlier ones - solves the issue of dim-looking AMOLED screen. The third-generation Samsung phablet is actually 55% brighter than its predecessor, the Note II. That's a great convenience for the user, but a brighter screen also requires more power. What's really remarkable, though, is that despite having a 55% brighter display, the Note 3 screen is still 26% more power efficient. For the techies, let's just mention that measurements showed that the Note 3 draws 0.9 watts at the average 50% brightness level, whereas the Note II draws 1 watt.
Here are some basic facts about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Li-Ion battery:
Finally, we ought to mention that Samsung has put a lot of effort in order to maximize battery life on the Note 3. It is the first phone we know of to ship with a Qualcomm QFE1100 envelope tracker that can lower down power drain by as much as 20%. It's no surprise it lasts longer than the iPhone 5s, the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One! Its only matches are the LG G2, our battery champ, and the HTC One max phablet.
