Keep your phone running longer: Benefits of power-saving mode
The power-saving mode on a smartphone can be enabled permanently without harming the battery. What are its benefits, and how else can you save energy?
Can the power-saving mode on a smartphone be turned on permanently? The answer is yes. This mode does not negatively affect the battery because modern batteries are designed to handle different modes of operation. Enabling power-saving mode restricts functions that consume the most power, such as background applications or screen brightness.
What functions does the power-saving mode restrict?
The power-saving mode on a smartphone disables or limits:
- Background applications
- Notifications
- Screen brightness
- Access to GPS location
- Screen refresh rate
- Listening assistant
- Switching from 5G to 4G
Thanks to these changes, the battery life on a single charge can be significantly extended.
How else can you save energy on a smartphone?
Besides the power-saving mode, there are other ways to extend your smartphone's battery life:
- Turn off Wi-Fi when you are not connected to a network.
- Manually reduce the screen brightness, even if the automatic mode works well.
- Turn off Bluetooth when it’s not in use.
- Limit location access or turn it off entirely.
- Set the screen refresh rate to 60 Hz, if possible.
- Turn off mobile data when using Wi-Fi or not using the phone.
- Close background applications that are not essential.
These simple steps can significantly extend your smartphone's battery life on a single charge. It's worth considering them, especially when you don’t have the opportunity to charge your device frequently.
It’s good to turn on the power-saving mode when the battery is nearly depleted or when full performance isn't necessary, but keeping it on permanently may reduce user comfort. If you aim for longer phone operation, it's better to use the power-saving mode only when needed.
