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Galaxy Watches Battery Life Time Test Procedure

Mobile
Sep 24, 2018
Battery Usage Time Measurement Procedure

Measurement Procedure Displaying Standards on Website

※ Note : Battery usage time depends on device setting and usage.

Please note that the actual results may be different from the time displayed on the website, depending on the actual network connection status and components.

A. Average Usage Time

The average usage time test was conducted by taking into consideration the wireless carrier and region. It was carried out in a lab environment implementing the network such as LTE/WCDMA, etc. The average usage time was calculated in the environment, setting the channel and band.

60 notifications, 40 times of SMS / Messenger and other checks,
60 time checks, 130 times of menu list checks a day

The average usage time includes a 30-minute indoor workout, incoming/outgoing calls, music playback, and many other actions under the condition where the Gear is paired with a Galaxy phone

The average time may vary depending on actual network connection status, components, function settings, signal strength, noise presence, period of use of device and many other factors.

B. Maximum Usage Time

The maximum usage time test was conducted by taking into consideration the wireless carrier and region. It was carried out in a lab environment implementing the network such as LTE/WCDMA, etc. The maximum usage time was calculated in the environment, setting the channel and band.

The maximum usage time includes 40 notifications, 30 times of SMS / Messenger and other checks, 20 time checks, and other actions a day

The maximum usage time may vary depending on actual network connection status, components, function settings, signal strength, noise presence, period of use of device and many other factors.

C. Audio Playback Time

The audio playback time measurement test was conducted, paired with a Bluetooth headset via Bluetooth to play music stored on the Smart Watch.

The test was conducted using the state that a Bluetooth headset is paired with the device, Mp3 File(192Kbps) play list was executed, and when the LCD display is turned off, the consumption current was measured and the usage time compared to battery capacity of the device was calculated.

The playback files were standard playback files created by Samsung Electronics.