As smartphones continue to push higher density and higher resolutions, bigger and faster processors, and better cameras; the need for better and longer lasting battery life is becoming drastically more important. Even though attempts have been made in this department, OEM's still struggle to achieve the all day usage dream. Samsung looks to be giving it a go as it implements some new and interesting techniques to squeeze some extra battery out of the new Galaxy S 5.
On top of an improved battery saver mode that turns the display black and white to save battery Samsung has implemented the following enhancements:
NavExtend – This aspect focuses on improving the battery life by up to 25% while using GPS and navigation. This feature determines the needed graphics processor overload compared to what the GPS requires. Basically, not everything needs to be refreshed at a high pace, and frames are removed. This will help in keeping the smartphone cooler too.
WebExtend – This aspect will boost the battery life by another 25% when using the web browser. Like NavExtend, it also determines the graphics processor overload needed versus that required by the browser. It too reduces heat build up, and works with current Android browsers.
GameExtend – This has already been implemented in the Galaxy Note 3. It manages power usage of graphically intensive applications and games and is supposed to increase battery life by up to 50% more than conventional standards.
It's possible that this is baked in at the kernel level and the ability to manipulate these settings will be a negative. Either way, Samsung looks to push the 2800 mAh battery to the limit. Hopefully, a good full day's use is achievable. With an influx of reviews coming soon, we'll know here shortly.
source: Fudzilla
via: GforGames
Awesome. The S5 is awesome but i personally Can’t wait for the next note.