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The Galaxy Note9 boasts a 4,000 mAh battery, the largest in this premium Samsung product line. For many Galaxy Note8 users, this is a crucial highlight influencing their decision to upgrade to the Galaxy Note9.
1. Evaluating the Battery Life of Galaxy Note9: The 4,000 mAh battery is truly one of the most significant improvements.
The Galaxy Note9 boasts a 4,000 mAh battery, the largest in this premium Samsung product line. For many Galaxy Note8 users, this is a crucial highlight influencing their decision to upgrade to the Galaxy Note9.
Being someone who has been interested in the Galaxy Note series since the early generations and having used the Galaxy Note3 for a considerable time, Samsung's flagship phone has always been the Android smartphone with a durable battery life for me. Regarding the Galaxy Note8, I was somewhat disappointed as the battery life was not overly impressive, despite knowing that the South Korean electronics company had reasons to equip it with a 3,300 mAh battery. Not only me, but many other Galaxy Note users were also excited about the news that the successor model would have a 4,000 mAh battery.
Alongside the new S Pen, the large battery capacity is the attractive feature of the Galaxy Note9 for those seeking a smartphone with extended battery life.
During the recent release of the Galaxy Note9, I had the opportunity to connect with many Note fans. I received feedback that the large battery capacity was the most enticing factor for their upgrade. One notable encounter was with Ms. Ngan, a busy entrepreneur always glued to her phone screen. She shared, 'I've been using the Galaxy Note series since the first generation and haven't skipped any version. However, with the Note8, I wasn't satisfied with its battery life, so I switched to the Galaxy S9+. Now, seeing the Galaxy Note9 with a larger battery, I decided to buy it right away.'
Real-world usage reveals that the 4,000 mAh battery on the Galaxy Note9 demonstrates durability throughout extended work periods. In my personal experience, the Galaxy Note9 achieved a milestone of two days of continuous usage, involving essential tasks like messaging (Messenger, Skype), checking emails, web browsing, and occasional gaming of Arena of Valor (1 match/day) with a dual SIM scenario, always having Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth, and GPS turned on.
I chose PCMark For Android with the Work 2.0 Battery Life test to generate results for comparison with its predecessor and some other current high-end Android smartphones. The application simulates daily operational environments such as web browsing, email, and entertainment with a continuously active screen, providing results from 100% to 20% battery level. It comes as no surprise that the Galaxy Note9 is the flagship with the best battery life currently available.
Regarding charging time, the Galaxy Note9 is equipped with fast charging technology and comes with an adapter similar to the Galaxy S9/S9+ pair. Therefore, it's understandable that the charging time will be slightly longer compared to the Galaxy S9+ due to the larger battery capacity.
During the charging process, the device still functions with 4G and Wi-Fi connections, receiving messages and emails as usual. If turned off completely, the charging time will be even faster.
For those who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note9 in the recent release, they also received a complimentary official dual wireless charging dock. This accessory utilizes the Qi standard wireless charging capability integrated inside the device. The maximum power of this charging dock is 25W, equivalent to 12.5W per side (lower than the 15W figure on the included adapter), so despite being labeled as Fast Charge, it will have a longer charging time.
For wireless dual charging, the complimentary gift with pre-orders of the Galaxy Note9 has a maximum power of 25W and can charge through the accompanying phone case.
Charging the Galaxy Note9 through the wireless charging dock takes quite a while. I believe this feature is suitable for leisure charging rather than urgent needs.
Another power-consuming component on the Galaxy Note9 is the Bluetooth-enabled S Pen. The new S Pen can be used for 200 clicks each time it's taken out of the device or after waiting for 30 minutes. In practical use, taking selfies with friends for about 15 minutes with over 30 photos, the S Pen still had enough energy to continue. For most usage scenarios (usually taken out and used for a short time), the new S Pen's battery life is sufficient. When charging is needed, users don't have to wait long as the S Pen takes only 40 seconds to fully charge thanks to the supercapacitor technology replacing the conventional lithium-ion battery.
A noteworthy point is that writing and drawing are not affected when the pen runs out of energy because, like previous versions, the S Pen uses Wacom's pressure-sensitive touch technology to interact with the screen instead of Bluetooth.
The battery life of the Bluetooth-enabled S Pen is sufficient for most regular tasks. The charging time is also a highlight due to the supercapacitor technology inside the pen.
For a device supporting productivity, besides powerful processing capabilities, durability is always a crucial factor. The 4,000 mAh battery in the Galaxy Note9 deserves attention for users considering a new high-end smartphone for themselves.
