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///1M · 10-22-2011, 05:10 PM

To anyone who thinks the iPhone 4s battery (hardware) is a step down from the iPhone 4:

The iPhone 4S battery actually has a slightly greater capacity than the iPhone 4 battery.

It's the increased RAM of the 4S, along with the introduction of more background processes that is draining the battery more quickly.

ZJP provided a useful link, above, with good suggestions for preserving or extending battery life. Certainly turning off bluetooth is a big one. If you don't use bluetooth regularly, why not turn it off? Otherwise, the phone is constantly, unnecessarily searching for a device to connect to.

Another HUGE factor in battery life is screen brightness. If you don't need the screen to be at 100% brightness, turn it down to 50% or 60%, and you'll notice a big difference.

I've found that only in direct sunlight have I needed 100% brightness.

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///1M Captain 25 Rep 612 Posts Drives: On a good day, AW 1M coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: between Indiana and the alley iTrader: (0)	To anyone who thinks the iPhone 4s battery (hardware) is a step down from the iPhone 4: The iPhone 4S battery actually has a slightly greater capacity than the iPhone 4 battery. It's the increased RAM of the 4S, along with the introduction of more background processes that is draining the battery more quickly. ZJP provided a useful link, above, with good suggestions for preserving or extending battery life. Certainly turning off bluetooth is a big one. If you don't use bluetooth regularly, why not turn it off? Otherwise, the phone is constantly, unnecessarily searching for a device to connect to. Another HUGE factor in battery life is screen brightness. If you don't need the screen to be at 100% brightness, turn it down to 50% or 60%, and you'll notice a big difference. I've found that only in direct sunlight have I needed 100% brightness. Last edited by ///1M; 10-22-2011 at 08:12 PM..
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