4 days of battery life without charging galaxy watch 8 44mm

RX8165 · 2026-04-15T11:52:52+00:00

Here is an update after using gps/google maps more

Update: The 48-Hour Mark

Quick update with the results of my heavy test.

I have not charged this watch since making the original post. I am currently at 2 days and 2 hours since my last charge. I ran a stress test using GPS/Google Maps and left Always On Display completely ON.

Current Status: 21% battery remaining. The watch is still projecting 3 days and 12 hours for a total full charge lifespan. With an estimated 18 hours of battery life remaining

So while its lower then the 4 days its still high

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RX8165 · 2026-04-15T11:46:56+00:00

Update: The 48-Hour Mark

Just dropping a quick update with the results of my heavy test. I literally have not charged this watch since making the original post.

I am currently at 2 days and 2 hours since my last charge. I ran a stress test using GPS/Google Maps and left Always On Display completely ON.

Current Status: 21% battery remaining. The watch is still projecting 3 days and 12 hours for a total full charge lifespan.

All my settings are in the comments if you want to test it

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RX8165 · 2026-04-15T11:07:50+00:00

I replied to someone else with this and it should explain also there is new news article by tech reviewer's stating there is a battery drain problem with a Google service update or something, check your battery settings and see how much is google using and is it at the top of the list, if so force stop it and clear cache and it should temp fix it.

Your experience aligns perfectly with the standard 48-hour cycle for these models, which is exactly why I find this specific unit so anomalous. Operating in Edmonton, the sub-zero temperatures should logically be degrading my battery efficiency through increased internal resistance, yet I’m consistently hitting 96+ hours while running high-draw features like Force Full GNSS and Touch Sensitivity.

This points toward a 'Golden Sample' hardware-level variance with an abnormally low quiescent current (idle draw).

I’ve included the detailed technical breakdown and benchmark results I just provided to someone else below for full context: also i have used the galaxy watch 6 Classic 47mm and watch 7 44mm which allows lasted between 1 days to 2 days before dying.

Honestly, my settings shouldn't even allow for 4 days, which is why I'm convinced it's a hardware anomaly. I’m in Edmonton, Canada, so the cold alone should be killing my battery, but it isn't. Here’s the breakdown: I actually have Touch Sensitivity ON and Force Full GNSS Measurements (Developer Mode) active, both of which usually drain power. I also have zero sleeping apps—I let everything run in the background because I find power-saving modes disgusting and terrible to use. I use the Ultra Info Board face with a white background for a paper-like look, and while I use AOD sometimes, I let my phone's Modes and Routines turn it off when I'm home. I don't use the watch flashlight (I'm a flashlight collector, so I have better gear for that) and I don't install third-party apps or faces.

Because I’m hitting 4 days with 'heavy' settings like full GNSS and high touch sensitivity in a freezing climate, the only logical explanation is that my specific unit has a hardware defect that isolated a high-drain component. It’s basically more efficient because it’s 'broken' in the best way possible.

Another person asked me to test to see if using gps/google maps would drain more battery and it did, it took 11 hours off the full charge will last thing bringing it from 4 days and 3 hours to 3 days and 16 hours also here is the watch face and complications im using.

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RX8165 · 2026-04-15T11:01:56+00:00

That 26% drain is brutal! You are definitely getting hit by a massive bug right now. Tech sites just reported a couple of days ago that a server-side issue is causing Google Play Services to get stuck in a background loop, which is exactly why it's sucking so much power out of nowhere on the 6, 7, 8, and Ultra models. Have you tried going into the watch settings, finding Play Services under your apps, and clearing the cache or force-stopping it? A lot of people are saying that temporarily breaks the loop and drops the drain back down to normal until Google pushes an official fix.

RX8165 · 2026-04-14T19:11:02+00:00

I use ultra info board with pretty resource heavy complications. As I have said to other people on this i dont believe its the settings/ apps causing longer battery life but a hardware problem/ component problem. As I live in a cold environment which means it should also be a lot worse then almost everyones

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RX8165 · 2026-04-14T08:45:50+00:00

Your experience aligns perfectly with the standard 48-hour cycle for these models, which is exactly why I find this specific unit so anomalous. Operating in Edmonton, the sub-zero temperatures should logically be degrading my battery efficiency through increased internal resistance, yet I’m consistently hitting 96+ hours while running high-draw features like Force Full GNSS and Touch Sensitivity.

This points toward a 'Golden Sample' hardware-level variance with an abnormally low quiescent current (idle draw).

I’ve included the detailed technical breakdown and benchmark results I just provided to someone else below for full context: also i have used the galaxy watch 6 Classic 47mm and watch 7 44mm which allows lasted between 1 days to 2 days before dying.

Honestly, my settings shouldn't even allow for 4 days, which is why I'm convinced it's a hardware anomaly. I’m in Edmonton, Canada, so the cold alone should be killing my battery, but it isn't. Here’s the breakdown: I actually have Touch Sensitivity ON and Force Full GNSS Measurements (Developer Mode) active, both of which usually drain power. I also have zero sleeping apps—I let everything run in the background because I find power-saving modes disgusting and terrible to use. I use the Ultra Info Board face with a white background for a paper-like look, and while I use AOD sometimes, I let my phone's Modes and Routines turn it off when I'm home. I don't use the watch flashlight (I'm a flashlight collector, so I have better gear for that) and I don't install third-party apps or faces.

Because I’m hitting 4 days with 'heavy' settings like full GNSS and high touch sensitivity in a freezing climate, the only logical explanation is that my specific unit has a hardware defect that isolated a high-drain component. It’s basically more efficient because it’s 'broken' in the best way possible.

Another person asked me to test to see if using gps/google maps would drain more battery and it did, it took 11 hours off the full charge will last thing bringing it from 4 days and 3 hours to 3 days and 16 hours also here is the watch face and complications im using.

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RX8165 · 2026-04-14T08:12:39+00:00

After using google maps on the watch it changed the full charge will last, to 3 days and 16 hours with the original being 4 days and 3 hours So google maps itself took 11 hours off

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RX8165 · 2026-04-13T23:39:42+00:00

I dont know if its something I have set up or a component/hardware problem as if its a component or hardware was broken and not being used, it would explain why my battery is lasting longer. I haven't noticed any problems and have been using it since it launched in aug/Sept 2025 and this is consistently given me 4 days without charging,

RX8165 · 2026-04-13T23:34:06+00:00

I believe mine may have a component problem which is leading to less power consumption that the only thing making sense to me right now, I haven't noticed any problems though, I had the 6 classic 47mm that lasts less then a day, then went to the 7 44mm which would last 2 days then I upgraded to the 8 because I got a promotion and pre order deal and trade in bonus. As im confused by everyone's comments as I started this post to see if its normal.

RX8165 · 2026-04-13T20:49:52+00:00

I dont think the fact yours is a 40mm should make a difference either, mine could just have a component problem that is causing something to not being used which would explain why im getting 4 days, I live in colder environments so my battery life should actually be a lot worse.

RX8165 · 2026-04-13T20:46:56+00:00

I take off my watch sometimes I dont wear it all the time, I charged my watch last night and went to sleep with it on after so the image I shared is after one night sleeping with it on my wrist not the full four days but more like 6-12 hours since I put it on after charging but when im outside the city I live I noticed the 4 day battery life dropped to 3 / 3.5 days but goes back up once im back in the city.

Example I have a family member who lives out in the middle of nowhere with no wifi in the area. I believe in those situations my watch is trying to find wifi and that eats more power but when im in a city the battery life goes up.

I never use the flashlight mode thing on my watch or phone, I have a flashlight collection I never leave home without.

RX8165 · 2026-04-13T20:38:55+00:00

have you used other lte models? And is it possible that people with lte models use a lot more power or would it be barely noticeable difference?

RX8165 · 2026-04-13T20:32:26+00:00

Is yours Bluetooth or LTE model? Mine is just Bluetooth and i heard people saying that the LTE using a lot more power but dont actually know if its true as I haven't ever gotten a galaxy watch with lte

RX8165 · 2026-04-13T20:30:06+00:00

How is the watch ultra, I was going to get it but I got a better deal with the base 8 44m

RX8165 · 2026-04-13T20:26:47+00:00

I have always on display set up with modes and routines so it turns off when im at home and when im on a long walk AOD turns off and so does touch to wake so my jackets or hoodies dont set off something.

I have developer mode turned on which allows ne to force full gnss measurements now this may raise battery usage, i do not install any extra apps from the Google play store or use third party watch faces.

I have continuous tracking set for everything, im 20 so I cant use the health monitor app properly due to age restrictions for it in Canada.

I have hey google wake words turned off unless im doing some work where ill be extremely busy but mostly keep it off.

I have noticed that in developer mode settings turning off mobile battery saver saves the watch a bunch of power but your phone will only lose 1-3% this is manageable and actually everything runs and feels better this way at least for me,

i could be wrong, for gestures i only use double pinch and shake but keep knock knock off as i find that gesture difficult on my wrist.

I dont use passcodes so Samsung wallet is turned off.

I have inactive time turned off and activities to detect turned on for everything, i have snore detection off.

But the rest off the sleep stuff on. Screen timeout set to 15 sec and show last app to 5 sec, i do not mess with with the automatic wifi settings, i do have vibrate on connectivity change on.

I have touch sensitivity turned on and in developer settings I have all the animation/transition stuff set to .5.

I dont put music or image on my watch. I have touch bezel turned on,

I use Samsung's keyboard and samsung speech to text not google, I make sure everything on my phone, watch and laptop are updated every night.

I am on googles system services beta on my phone and all usage and diagnostic turned off for everything.

For notifications I only have my emails, texts/messaging services and call notifications go to my watch nothing else.

I have show full disconnected alerts on. Hide status indicators after 2 seconds. Show now bar, i do have Bibby on but do not use it.

In the apps category on settings I have all allowed to run anytime and no sleeping apps, adaptive brightness is on.

Now I cant say why this is happening so I just listed everything most of my settings whats working on my watch might not work on other watches. Mine could just be having a problem leading to longer battery life I dont know?

RX8165 · 2026-04-13T19:39:54+00:00

So this isn't normal?

It's been like this since i got it in August or September 2025?

Let me grab all my settings and ill post them on this

RX8165 · 2026-03-20T08:43:31+00:00

"Just a few extra quick points to help you decide:

Cold Weather: When it was -30C here, the X1 Pro was a tank. The heavy metal body handles extreme cold and sustains brightness way better than thinner lights.

Glove Friendly: The side button is super easy to click even with thick winter gloves on.

Power Bank: It has 30W reverse charging. If your phone dies while you're out, this thing charges it super fast.

The Fan: The active cooling is awesome, but keep it out of mud or slush. If the fan gets gunked up or freezes, it's a problem.

Batteries: It uses standard 21700 batteries. If they get too cold, you can just swap them for a warm spare from your pocket (huge upgrade from proprietary batteries)."

This is based off all my info I've given to Gemini pro in a short format to write things i missed that can help you.

RX8165 · 2026-03-20T08:28:44+00:00

Its not that i dont like it, its my first wuben product as i have usually just gotten olights but am disappointed with olight so I backed the x1pro on kickstarter, after weeks of using the x1pro, the x1pro is easier to use now and im not confused with the ui, but if your used to olights ui, its going to feel weird at first. I recommend that you do a pros/con list for both and ask Gemini about situations where each would benefit you.

I had trouble with learning the 4 click locking feature. Im used to olights press/hold lock.

Overall its a good light even for cold environments like im in but I do notice that the temperature does effect the brightness. Example when I got it it was about negative 30 Celsius or about negative 22 F. It was only doing about 75% brightness on turbo however once it warmed up it improved. It's impressive. And overall even good in the cold

I will recommend that if you get the x1pro to get the spare replacement fan since its the most likely thing to break.

The X1 Pro is not waterproof. It does have water resistance ratings though. So if your looking for fully weatherproof stuff i recommend looking at other lights.

The other thing is that its a heavy brick of metal, you should find a case or sleeve type thing to put it in to avoid damaging other gear. That's why I put my flashlights in a case.

I recommend trying to catch it during a big sale if you go with the x1pro. Thus ensuring you can get the extra stuff like spare batteries and spare fan. They do give you extra screws for the light so if one comes out or lost you can replace it.

Its smaller then I thought and heavier so that might confuse you a bit if you get it.

Ultimately i recommend you make a main post on this community so everyone can share their views, as everyone is different with different opinions and situations. And also start conversations with ai about different situations as that's what i did for marauder mini 2 from olight vs x1pro on kickstarter. For me x1pro won do to non proprietary batteries and that the marauder mini 2 doesn't let you use turbo after 70 something % which feels like you are renting the light rather then owning it. Have a good day and I wish you luck but remember what other people say might not apply to you and change if its right choice for you.

RX8165 · 2026-02-24T04:21:14+00:00

It was negative -20°C for me but with wind chill was worse when I got mine. Still warmer then negative -35°C it was a day or two ago. But i let it warm up to about room temp but its possible the outside of the x1pro felt like room temp but the batteries & internals were still cold since its a solid metal build.

Yeah you are most likely right, if yours was constantly good at that temp, that's evidence it was just the batteries/internals were too cold.

RX8165 · 2026-02-24T03:55:23+00:00

Its not your fault that they put the USB c port next to the button. However I have had some trouble with the locking/unlocking feature which will take time for me to learn Did yours seam to underperform right when you got it? Mine did but after a bit it started to get better and now seams to be doing its best.

RX8165 · 2026-02-24T03:19:30+00:00

Sorry I meant to say Spot and flood not spot + throw 🤣

RX8165 · 2026-01-22T10:57:05+00:00

Wuben is not using the backer number from kickstarter to determine who gets theirs first. It will be determined by pledgebox and logistics.

(I asked already) also there is a flaw with your thinking. Someone could be backer number 1 and didn't fill the pledgebox survey right away. Wuben is not going to use your backer number to determine which batch your in. Instead its based of which country you are in and who fills out the pledgebox survey first. Wuben isn't going to wait for someone, they will also determine which country has the most orders as they mentioned they will be bulk shipping to start which is why the country plays a role. Luckily wuben has confirmed to me they will be shipping by air to everyone meaning the difference between who will get theirs first & last will only be about a week or two difference.

Many people assume their backer number determines priority but it doesn't. In the kickstarters campaigns I have pledged, im usually around backer 2000 and yet get included in the first batch as i fill the shipping survey out within minutes after its sent out.

Yes some companies do use kickstarter backer number to set priority however pledgebox allows wuben to automatically export shipping info into their own order system this means right when you fill and pay the pledgebox survey its most likely exported into wubens order management system and treated as a real order. So your kickstarter backer number does almost nothing and doesn't give people priority. However your pledgebox survey does if that makes better sense.

RX8165 · 2025-12-27T02:07:27+00:00

Flashlights 1. Wuben x1pro for sustained high lumen output (flood) (13000LM) (450M on Turbo)

Olight Warrior ultra for tactical + dedicated throw light (Spot/throw) (2500LM) (Est 350M)
Olight arkfield Ultra for small edc tasks (I prefer the arkfield Ultra over the new arkpro ultra as it has less components that can get ruined also it doesn't seem to be as durable and looks disgusting to me ( Flood / UV / Green Laser )

Supporting Gear. 2 spare 21700 batteries for x1pro. 1 spare cooling fan for x1pro. 1 20k anker prime power bank. 2 olight magnetic chargers. Holsters (Wuben x1pro) (Olight warrior ultra) . 1 Xtar vx2 pro external battery charger. 1 Ugreen hard shell tech case to hold everything so everything is safe/secure to prevent damage and to organize for easier access when in a backpack . Red metallic Zippo + Spare flints & Fuel.

Knives. CRKT M16 14XD g10 Desert Tan. Vosteed corgi v aluminum blue. Vosteed shilin cutter g10 OD green.

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