Kerry Wan of ZDNET has dedicated much of their life to finding new ways to preserve battery life on Android phones. Growing up with poorly made Android devices led them to constantly adjust settings to maximize battery life. In a guide on saving battery life, they share the most effective settings that work on any Android phone, whether it’s a Samsung, Google Pixel, or OnePlus device. These settings ensure longer battery life without sacrificing the quality of the user experience.
One key tip is to turn off the always-on display, a significant battery drainer for smartphones. They also recommend enabling Adaptive Battery and activating Battery Saver mode to manage performance and efficiency. Switching to dark mode on OLED displays can save battery life, as can adjusting display brightness and sleep time. Removing unused accounts and turning off keyboard sounds and haptics are additional ways to extend battery life. Finally, reducing notifications can also help conserve battery power.
By following these simple yet effective tips, users can significantly improve the battery life of their Android phones.