>>715684806
>since I'm not using an Apple phone, I have the freedom to pick and choose whatever specs I want
>pick "sturdy" phone with big battery, better specs than my old phone too, like $150 or $200 or something, I forget
>use phone regularly for games and shit, like Minecraft or Pokemon Go (fuck Go though, shit game)
>battery lasts 3 weeks with regular use, cell service on
>went a month without charging one time
>learn the Android battery history graph only goes for 9 (9.9999?) days at the max shortly after buying this thing
>every time I mention the battery life or use my phone to charge someone else's phone, I get a "well, you don't really use your phone much, right" comment
>uncle's an Apple simp
>watch him short-circuit every time an "Apple vs everyone else" conversation comes up because he just views Apple as "the default" and the ultra-premium top shelf shit
>try not to mention that my phone in active use playing Pokemon Go definitely has at least 10x the battery life his does in standby
>>715684664 (OP)
For modern devices, take your pick.
>lazy devs not implementing better standby modes or using a "hibernation" mode instead if they're really shit
>too many analytics and other spyware-tier shit going on constantly connecting to the internet for shit
>constant online updates needed to keep shit like banner ads and news feeds updated
>everyone loading their shit up with apps that also keep constantly connected
>Facebook specifically eating up battery like a madman
