Jobs and services that operate in the background and drain your mobile phone’s battery without you realizing it.
The battery is the most important element in any mobile phone, and when it runs out quickly, it is usually one of the most frustrating situations for most users.
DxOMark, known for its comprehensive camera quality tests for mobile phones, has evaluated other aspects of device performance, including battery life.
For the study, the team used a range of mid-range and high-end smartphones launched throughout 2023.
During the tests, battery consumption resulting from a variety of messaging apps, short video clips, and long video formats was closely examined, revealing details on how these apps and services impact battery life.
This approach allowed the DxOMark team to gain an overview of power consumption. In the end, they identified some features and services that may drain your device’s battery without you realizing it, and provided suggestions on how to address this issue affecting millions of users.
– Social Media Apps
Messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, Messenger, and Telegram, are essential for communication. However, their constant internet connection drains your mobile phone battery quickly.
These apps usually run in the background to receive messages and notifications, consuming a significant amount of energy. Additionally, text messages also negatively impact battery life as they require a continuous cellular network connection to send and receive messages, affecting independence.
– Video Apps
Video streaming apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video, and music apps like Spotify and Apple Music, consume a lot of battery due to the data required for media streaming.
Downloading and playing videos and music can quickly drain your phone’s battery, especially if you are using mobile data instead of Wi-Fi.
– Location Services
Apps using location and navigation services like Google Maps, Uber, and Waze can drain your device’s battery due to continuous use of GPS and location data transfer.
These services require a constant internet connection, which can consume a lot of power, especially during long trips or in areas with weak GPS signals.
– Notifications
Instant notifications from apps and services can be useful to keep you informed of updates and important events, but they can also drain your battery if you receive a lot of them constantly.
Each time you receive a notification, the screen lights up and the app is activated in the background, which can consume power even when you are not actively using your device.
To improve your mobile phone’s battery life, you can take several measures. Firstly, review your device settings and turn off notifications for unnecessary apps.
Additionally, restrict the use of apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and social networks, and close them when not actively using them.
You can also adjust screen brightness settings and disable features like GPS and Bluetooth. By following these tips, you will be able to identify and control the factors that drain your device’s battery.
