Design specifics aside, one feature a cell phone user looks for is reasonable battery life. The DROID RAZR MAXX battery life is said to be double the average battery life of similar 4G devices. A DROID RAZR MAXX battery life review should include the features of the phone and how the battery holds up when those features are used. The latest Motorola device is noticeably thinner than previous models and has many other impressive touches. However, a cell phone is only as good as the battery that supports it.

Battery Life Expectancy

Motorola had previously considered a longer-lasting battery in the original DROID RAZR, but decided to hold off on applying the technology until this model. The battery life of the DROID RAZR MAXX is impressive, even on the 4G LTE version. According to Motorola, the DROID RAZR MAXX gets nearly 22 hours of talk time per charge. Taking a look at the competition:

• The iPhone 4S averages about 8 hours of talk time on a single charge.
• The BlackBerry Bold 9900 averages 6 1/2 hours of talk time per charge.

Based on early assessments of performance, the battery life of the DROID RAZR MAXX does not appear to vary much from the battery life when measured with typical talk time usage. The device itself is one of the thinnest Android phones on the market at 8.99 millimeters. The reduction in size does not appear to have any impact on the performance of the battery. In fact, this may account for the extra battery life. The battery is essentially capable of lasting a full day and night without needing a charge.

Note: Realistically, a typical cell phone lasts about three days between charges since most users aren’t constantly using their phone or use their phone for different reasons. Checking email or downloading a file uses more battery power than making a quick phone call. Applying that same logic to the DROID RAZR MAXX, the battery should last about 4-5 days without needing a full charge.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has been getting some attention from netizens lately and not all of it is good. The phone’s battery life, or lack thereof, seems to be the primary issue. Some of the problems seem to be stemming from a signal issue and although the carrier says they are working on a fix, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus battery life remains sub par. The phone has a dubious screen size vs battery power ratio, but it tested well with the screen turned off. Eight hours of calling was easily achieved with a full charge. However, upon being tested on its browsing capabilities, it was only able to manage a paltry three hours, landing it firmly in last place vs other smartphones. It was well behind too, with only one other phone being below three hours, that being the Samsung Galaxy Note. Other smartphones ranged from four hours all the way up to seven with the HTC Radar.

Video playback was another area the Galaxy Nexus was tested on and it scored decently right about in the middle with six hours of play. While way off the Apple iPhone’s top nine plus hours, the six hours it managed is respectable, especially considering the web browsing test. Standby ratings were not particularly efficient either and suggested that the Nexus would need to be charged every 31 hours for regular browsing, calling and video use.

However, despite most reviews giving the Nexus the thumbs-down on its battery life, it seems that there is another school of thought saying that it is too early to tell whether the Nexus is truly as terrible as these initial reviews suggest. Many times, the first few days with a new phone are misleading. Research suggests that battery-powered hardware such as phones or laptops need at least a few full charges with the power completely off to give the battery the opportunity to adjust.

Another thing that quickly eats up a phone’s battery life is having several apps running in the background and, most likely, downloading data. Social network apps are often the primary culprit here, as they are constantly searching for new updates. To cut this battery-draining activity, simply keep the apps closed when not needed and manually update them upon loading one. Going into the Android’s main settings and checking what may be using more battery power than necessary is also a good way to keep the phone functioning optimally. The data usage section shows even more information, such as all data transferring stats for every app. By doing this, the user can make sure that there are no unnecessary drains on power, thus prolonging battery life.

Smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket eat up battery power. Yes, it is great having all the apps and other features, but all too often these come at the expense of short battery charges, requiring the phone be plugged in for recharge every few hours. Samsung worked long and hard to improve the battery life on the Skyrocket, and it shows on the new model smartphone to help you keep talking and surfing the web for a longer period of time.

The Skyrocket uses a 1850 mAh battery. When the Skyrocket was put to the test for a full work day (eight hours) with the phone set to Google push services turned on along with automatic email checks set for every 15 minutes, Twitter and Facebook updates spaced at 30 minute push intervals, talking for 45 minutes along with almost an hour of web browsing, the battery life stayed above red up until the last hour. This is an encouraging and great battery life for such task intensive setups. There is no doubting the quality of the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket battery life.

The battery design is sleek and narrow, allowing the Skyrocket to be near as thin as the Apple iPhone 4/4S. The Skyrocket is capable of taking external battery packs, some in casings, to enhance and expand the battery charge life.

If the Skyrocket is set to LTE, battery charge goes down. Expect to see 10 to 15 percent reductions in charge times when the phone is set to permanent LTE. When the phone is used for heavy gaming or video watching, the battery life and charge also gets taxed out quicker. Use the Skyrocket’s camera and the battery charge gets reduced faster than when using the phone for simple talking or web browsing. Most camera use is limited as it is not a function that requires extensive time when used. Average phone users should see no major lag or discouragement from the Skyrocket battery charge and life.

Samsung makes the Skyrocket battery to be removable, unlike many other smartphones. This allows you to carry spares, simply switching them as needed when the charge begins to wane. Large battery packs are available that give extended charge times. All batteries for the Skyrocket are charged via the included USB or wall charger cord. Plug it into the Skyrocket and then a wall socket or computer, and the phone battery recharges in times between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how depleted it was prior to charging.

In phone to phone battery comparison times, the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket battery life stands up to such others as the iPhone, and many other Android based smartphones. Expect up to eight hours of use and up to 14 hours of standby time with the Skyrocket’s battery.

The bottom line is that this phone is a solid performer with enhanced battery technology. Smartphones are notorious battery pigs, and the Skyrocket is no exception. That said, Samsung has equipped the Skyrocket with great battery tech that allows ease of use, charging and a respectable amount of charge time.