Going to see how close to replacing my smart phone I can get, with just a smart watch. Smatch watch with an eSIM so it gets data, calls, SMS, GPS as needed... only catch so far... MFA apps don't seem to be compatible.
Brand new Samsung Watch7, in power saving mode is down to 30% batter before 6 hours of use. Not looking good here.
Watch7 battery died before 8 hours in battery saver mode. Samsung wouldn't offer a replacement for the same price I paid last week, only a return.
I'm reading this is a fundamental design flaw that the newest #Samsung flagship #watch7 can't even last 8 hours, rather than mine having an abnormal issue.
If this repeats by this time tomorrow, I'm going to return this and try a refurbished Watch5 Pro which apparently has a double battery.
Day 2 with Samsung #watch7 LTE - battery is at 92% after 4 hours. Way better than yesterday.
The difference? Yesterday I was trying to actually use the LTE functionality and today I have my phone with me. Is this effectively using the watch as if it's the cheaper Bluetooth-only device? Is the LTE functionality the thing that just kills the watch?
IF that proves to be the case, I'd recommend the watch for those who want it in addition to their smartphone. But my use case is I want to to ditch my smartphone most of the time. I'll stop carrying my phone after the next hour meeting and see if power plummets like yesterday.
