[Q]What consumes more battery power : Wifi or Mobile network internet connection

Laynee1

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Hi there..

At home, i got my wireless network.
But also, i got unlimited Mobile Network internet with my MObile Provider..

So, my question is: What consumes more power?
Wifi or mobile network internet ? (considering that mobile network is WCDMA (H) )

Thanks in advance

Laynee1
 

philje123

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3G uses more power when in use.

Wifi uses less when in use.

Leaving wifi on and idle uses more than your data on at idle.

Think about it. Wifi only works up to a few hundred metres and 3g works up to about 30 miles!

Phil