[Q] HTC One X Battery (Int'l vs North American Ver.)

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Now that the HTC One X has been out for a couple of weeks in both International (Asia / European) version and North American (Rogers, T-Mobile, AT&T) does anyone know the verdict on which version has the better battery life?

I suppose this would be heavily based on usage, but I've read some contradicting things.

The quad core processor (in the International version) is suppose to be good on battery, but I've also seen (both reports coming from Engadget) that the North American version seems to be a bit preferred (because of the LTE, despite the 12GB usable memory).

Can anyone speak on this, and maybe let me know which one seems to fair better battery life?

I use the camera a lot, I don't game on my phone, I listen to music a lot, and I like to text quite a lot.
LTE would be handy, but seeing as I'll also be traveling with my phone and won't see that functionality be useful abroad... I'd be (and currently am) happy with the International version in a Slate color, and in 32GB (26GB usable memory space) form.

I'm getting 8-10 hour days on my HOX International version. If anything, I'd be eying the Rogers HOX if I were looking to get a North American version.

I have the International Version and I seem to get very good battery life. It last all day. Im rooted and running a custom rom. I browse the website and use it all day long. Don't really stream movies or youtube but it will last me about 12 consistent hours. Although a lot of people are complaining about the battery I don't see the problem on my end. Hopefully that will help a little.

For now the S4 Krait version has better battery life. As stated in Anandtech's review, there will be an update available for the Tegra 3 version that they are currently reviewing that will sort this out. According to Nvidia, it's a software issue, so hopefully the update will improve battery life somewhat.

Originally Posted by ArmedandDangerous

For now the S4 Krait version has better battery life. As stated in Anandtech's review, there will be an update available for the Tegra 3 version that they are currently reviewing that will sort this out. According to Nvidia, it's a software issue, so hopefully the update will improve battery life somewhat.

Yes, S4 Krait is 32nm, while Tegra 3 is 40nm, so the smaller it is the better battery life (but then there is LTE in S4 which I don't know how much will make it worse compared to non-LTE phone).
Tegra 3 - I don't have high hopes for battery life improvement fix, but we will see, I'd love to get it and have that "amazing battery life" advertized by nvidia reps.
I know they already announced Tegra 3+ for later this year which is 32nm so that should help with battery life.

The T3 version takes almost 0 power during standby, it's the power draw during light use that is causing the lower battery life compared to the S4 US version.

Originally Posted by ArmedandDangerous

The T3 version takes almost 0 power during standby, it's the power draw during light use that is causing the lower battery life compared to the S4 US version.

Why is this the case?
Btw, you mean North American version. We Canadians had the phone launched first in North America.

Can anyone else speak on this query?

Originally Posted by Maiesta_Miyabi

Why is this the case?
Btw, you mean North American version. We Canadians had the phone launched first in North America.

Can anyone else speak on this query?

My guess is something from Sense isn't playing nice with the Tegra chip. My phone doesn't seem to lose power in standby but when I start using it after substantial standby time the battery level plummets. This leads me to believe that despite the fact my phone says I'm not losing much juice while in standby, I'm actually losing a fair amount.

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I'm getting 4.5 hours screen time with heavy use on the international version, auto brightness and 1.28 stock.
I consider this great considering the screen is a battery hog.

What sort of screen time is the S4 getting?

So it really comes down to the fact that SLCD2 is a power hog?

I'm wondering if I should just return the HOX and wait out for the S3.

But I do like the aesthetics, and camera on the HOX.


I've had the Note, and it has had a better battery life, plus a brighter LED flash.
But as I travel a lot with my phone, its starting not to make sense to have something that big with me.

Originally Posted by Maiesta_Miyabi

So it really comes down to the fact that SLCD2 is a power hog?

I'm wondering if I should just return the HOX and wait out for the S3.

But I do like the aesthetics, and camera on the HOX.


I've had the Note, and it has had a better battery life, plus a brighter LED flash.
But as I travel a lot with my phone, its starting not to make sense to have something that big with me.

I made the same switch as you. I really miss the battery life from the Note, but the phone was just a bit too big. I'm really banking on HTC growing up and releasing the kernel source for the One X sooner rather than later. Once custom kernels start being built I'd be willing to bet we're going to see much improved battery life.

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