Mobile Phone Batteries

[moggie 939]

Hi
I have just bought a Vodaphone 533 payg phone (which is made by Sagem)
I only have it switched on for about 10 hours a day and rarely send texts or make calls - it is only for emergencies, yet I seem to have to charge it about every 3 days!

My previous older Motorola used the same only needed charging once a week. Why?

Can I purchase a 'superior' make/type battery which will last longer or am I missing the point somewhere

Thanks

Moggie

[eastern]

Are you in an area of full reception? If not then your phone will increase its power consumption to maintain a good signal. The other problem is Sagem phones are cheap and you get what you pay for! Dont think you will be able to buy a better battery but you could buy a better phone.

[moggie 939]

Yes reception good, but understand what you mean re 'cheap' My friend's more expensive Nokia lasts a lot longer.
Thanks
Moggie

[Hugh Spencer]

I bought a Nokia 1208 fairly recently which is a basic phone. I only use it occasionally but charging lasts a long time. Mind you, I don't recharge it until it gets really low. Around £30 from Tesco.

[moggie 939]

Thanks

Moggie