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  • #752
    KillerShamrock
    Registered Users Posts: 1,383 ✭✭✭KillerShamrock


    I got the One S there at the weekend loving it after coming from the hero.

    Im on 51% after 18 hours of decent but not heavy use how long are others getting for the S.

    Also on the stock music player what is the easiest way to make a playlist the only way I can find is to add each song one at a time which is a pain.


  • #753
    5starpool
    Subscribers Posts: 32,846 ✭✭✭✭5starpool


    My girlfriend got a One X a few days ago and I told her about the update that was being pushed to the phone to fix the battery issue, but she says it's not there when she checks. Have 3 pushed this update to their customers yet does anyone know? I saw a mention a few days ago that they hadn't yet, but don't know if it's changed since. Ta.


  • #754
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users Posts: 6,275 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    Zascar wrote: »
    I wonder if there is any comparisons done on the battery of the S vs the X. If the S was a lot better I probably would go for it. The screen on the S is hardly small and its a lot thinner - might be a more sensible option

    The smaller the screen the smaller the power consumption.

    Being an amoled screen its a bit more power efficient too especially if your using a pure black theme.

    Battery sizes on both are nearly the same. One X has 170 mah but it also has more processor cores and a larger LCD screen. So I doubt battery life would be that different between the two really. One S might be a bit better


  • #755
    one man clappin
    Registered Users Posts: 597 ✭✭✭one man clappin


    5starpool wrote: »
    My girlfriend got a One X a few days ago and I told her about the update that was being pushed to the phone to fix the battery issue, but she says it's not there when she checks. Have 3 pushed this update to their customers yet does anyone know? I saw a mention a few days ago that they hadn't yet, but don't know if it's changed since. Ta.

    I am also with 3 and still waiting for this upgrade.


  • #756
    rgiller
    Registered Users Posts: 1,074 ✭✭✭rgiller


    Here is a pretty useful comparison between the One X and One s from Engadget. Says that the battery life is slightly better for the S

    I think this has made up my mind that I'm going to go with the One S (plus it's €100 cheaper).


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  • #757
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Thanks, good link. Although battery is very important to me, a marginal less than 10% difference is not enough to make me settle for the smaller one, I'd end up regretting it I think.


  • #758
    Lombardo86
    Registered Users Posts: 485 ✭✭Lombardo86


    My One X is at home waiting on me.. only thing is i am not going to be at home until 8 tonight.

    What's the first few things i should do with it!?


  • #759
    ktulu123
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,090 Mod ✭✭✭✭ktulu123


    Really happy with the battery life on this. This is with some text, calls, internet, draw something & general messing about.

    2012-04-25_13-06-38.png


  • #760
    djr
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭djr


    ktulu123 wrote: »
    Really happy with the battery life on this. This is with some text, calls, internet, draw something & general messing about.

    i assume that's the S you're using?


  • #761
    ktulu123
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,090 Mod ✭✭✭✭ktulu123


    djr wrote: »
    i assume that's the S you're using?

    Nope that's the One X


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  • #762
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    That's incredible, I barely believe it. I'm guessing there was very little actual using of the phone as the screen % is quite small. I heard the standby time is impressive and 3 days even with little usage is amazing. However the screen clearly eats the battery. Can you post another screenshot of the usage screen? What level brightness do you have it on?


  • #763
    ktulu123
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,090 Mod ✭✭✭✭ktulu123


    Zascar wrote: »
    That's incredible, I barely believe it. I'm guessing there was very little actual using of the phone as the screen % is quite small. I heard the standby time is impressive and 3 days even with little usage is amazing. However the screen clearly eats the battery. Can you post another screenshot of the usage screen? What level brightness do you have it on?

    I haven't used it for long periods so that's probs why the screen is low. The brightness is set to auto.

    2012-04-25_14-15-35.png


  • #764
    Trigg171
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Trigg171


    Thats pretty impressive battery life.

    I got my One X yesterday. Love the phone so far but don't think I could get that amount of time out of the battery however it does lose very little juice while on standby.


  • #765
    Minstrel27
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,818 ✭✭✭Minstrel27


    I'm getting 30 hours from the battery. I am happy with that


  • #766
    SteM
    Registered Users Posts: 6,525 ✭✭✭SteM


    5starpool wrote: »
    My girlfriend got a One X a few days ago and I told her about the update that was being pushed to the phone to fix the battery issue, but she says it's not there when she checks. Have 3 pushed this update to their customers yet does anyone know? I saw a mention a few days ago that they hadn't yet, but don't know if it's changed since. Ta.

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1615066

    Three UK are not offering the 1.28 upgrade according to this thread. I'd say Three Ireland will be the same.


  • #767
    chrislad
    Registered Users Posts: 8,324 ✭✭✭chrislad


    I got the One S today. Didn't like the size of the One X and wasn't paying double the price for the quad core and extra storage, which I don't need. Charging it up now, but screen is fantastic. Another reason to go for the S over the X, which is Super LCD, not AMOLED.


  • #768
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    chrislad wrote: »
    I got the One S today. Didn't like the size of the One X and wasn't paying double the price for the quad core and extra storage, which I don't need. Charging it up now, but screen is fantastic. Another reason to go for the S over the X, which is Super LCD, not AMOLED.

    By picking the worse screen?:confused:


  • #769
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    chrislad wrote: »
    I got the One S today. Didn't like the size of the One X and wasn't paying double the price for the quad core and extra storage, which I don't need. Charging it up now, but screen is fantastic. Another reason to go for the S over the X, which is Super LCD, not AMOLED.
    Well... the difference between the One X and One S is around €50. Hardly double the price and it's the One X with the better screen, not the One S.

    That said, if you can't handle the size of the One X, the One S is more appropriate.


  • #770
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    chrislad wrote: »
    I got the One S today. Didn't like the size of the One X and wasn't paying double the price for the quad core and extra storage, which I don't need.

    Did you return the X, in which case who allowed you to return it for that reason; or buy an additional handset, in which case isn't it well for some!?


  • #771
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    ktulu123 wrote: »
    Really happy with the battery life on this. This is with some text, calls, internet, draw something & general messing about.

    2012-04-25_13-06-38.png
    The Battery doesn't seem to last too long on my One X.
    Comparing my usage to the one above, Android is using about 30 - 40% of my battery. I am assuming that there must be something running thats taking all the battery.
    Any suggestions?


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  • #772
    ktulu123
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,090 Mod ✭✭✭✭ktulu123


    Deleted User wrote: »
    The Battery doesn't seem to last too long on my One X.
    Comparing my usage to the one above, Android is using about 30 - 40% of my battery. I am assuming that there must be something running thats taking all the battery.
    Any suggestions?

    Not sure why, you could be using it more than me though. I tend to kill of most of the apps that are running behind too.


  • #773
    chrislad
    Registered Users Posts: 8,324 ✭✭✭chrislad


    partyatmygaff wrote: »
    Well... the difference between the One X and One S is around €50. Hardly double the price and it's the One X with the better screen, not the One S.

    That said, if you can't handle the size of the One X, the One S is more appropriate.

    My maths must be weak, because here's me thinking that 199 is double that of 99. Sorry! :pac:

    The One X does not have a better screen. It might have a higher resolution and DPI, but the actual real world usage of both phones side by side and the One S looks sharper and brighter, which is a trademark of AMOLED vs Super LCD.


  • #774
    WolfForager
    Registered Users Posts: 4,532 ✭✭✭WolfForager


    chrislad wrote: »
    My maths must be weak, because here's me thinking that 199 is double that of 99. Sorry! :pac:

    The One X does not have a better screen. It might have a higher resolution and DPI, but the actual real world usage of both phones side by side and the One S looks sharper and brighter, which is a trademark of AMOLED vs Super LCD.

    As a One X owner I think your a tad deluded.


  • #775
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    ktulu123 wrote: »
    Not sure why, you could be using it more than me though. I tend to kill of most of the apps that are running behind too.
    I'm not using it that much after nearly 3 hours of listening to pocket casts.
    It used nearly 60% of battery. According to the battery use: screen: 16% Pocket Casts 17% and Android OS 33%
    This is with Wi-fi, data and bluetooth all turned off.


  • #776
    Trigg171
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Trigg171


    I wonder ktulu, did you have auto sync turned on or off there?


  • #777
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users Posts: 6,275 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    WolfForager wrote: »
    As a One X owner I think your a tad deluded.

    I would agree to the other fella (or girl). One S screen is a mile nicer. HTC One X screen might be superior in terms of specs, PPI and etc. but side by side One S screen is just nicer and more joyful to look at.


  • #778
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Trigg171 wrote: »
    I wonder ktulu, did you have auto sync turned on or off there?

    Forgive my ignorance, how do i check? I have just moved from ios and am not 100% familiar with android yet.


  • #779
    ktulu123
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,090 Mod ✭✭✭✭ktulu123


    Trigg171 wrote: »
    I wonder ktulu, did you have auto sync turned on or off there?

    Sync has been on the whole time it seems.


  • #780
    Trigg171
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Trigg171


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Forgive my ignorance, how do i check? I have just moved from ios and am not 100% familiar with android yet.


    In settings if you go to Accounts & Sync it should be in there.


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  • #781
    Trigg171
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Trigg171


    ktulu123 wrote: »
    Sync has been on the whole time it seems.

    Well then I'm impressed. 3 days is staggeringly good battery life even with relatively light use.

    I'll have to start experimenting around a bit but personally i'm happy if I get a full day which is the case these first 2 days.


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