Modern Android phones are packed with bright displays, powerful processors, and lightning-fast features—but all that power can be a serious battery drain. Even though today’s devices come with bigger batteries (like the Google Pixel 9 Pro lasting over 17 hours and the Galaxy S25 Ultra clocking 14+), most of us still find ourselves scrambling for a charger by the end of the day.
Whether you’re using a Pixel, a Galaxy, or something else, here are five simple ways to help your battery go the extra mile.
1. Turn on Power Saving Mode
If you know you’re going to be out for a while with no charger in sight, it’s a good idea to turn on your phone’s built-in battery saver.
On Samsung phones:
Go to Settings > Battery and turn on Power saving. This will limit things like background syncing, location services, and even reduce the screen’s refresh rate. You can dig in deeper by tapping on Power saving to disable Always On Display, reduce CPU speed, or dim the screen. There’s also a shortcut in your Quick Settings menu.
On Google phones:
Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Saver and flip on Use Battery Saver to cut down on background activity and visuals. For even more savings, turn on Extreme Battery Saver, which pauses most apps except the ones you choose. Don’t forget to keep Adaptive Battery on—it learns how you use your phone and adjusts power use accordingly.
2. Lower the Screen Brightness
Your screen is one of the biggest battery hogs. You probably don’t need it cranked up all the way all the time.
Head to Settings > Display and lower the brightness manually—or just swipe down your quick settings panel and adjust the slider. You might also want to turn off Auto (Adaptive) Brightness, since it sometimes makes your screen brighter than it needs to be.
3. Tweak Your Lock Screen Settings
Always On Display shows info like time and notifications when your screen is off, which can slowly chip away at battery life.
On Samsung phones:
Go to Settings > Lock screen, and toggle off Always on Display. You can also set it to show only at specific times or when you tap the screen—still handy, just more efficient.
On Pixel phones:
Go to Settings > Display > Lock screen and manage how and when the display stays on. You can keep it useful without it constantly sipping power.
4. Shorten Screen Timeout
Leaving your screen on for too long when you’re not using it is a subtle but sneaky battery killer.
Go to Settings > Display > Screen timeout and choose a shorter time—like 30 seconds or 1 minute. It’s a small tweak, but it adds up fast.
5. Limit Background App Activity
Some apps keep running even when you’re not using them, which drains battery in the background. You can put a stop to that.
On Samsung phones:
Go to Settings > Battery > Background usage limits and turn on Put unused apps to sleep. You can also manually add apps to the Sleeping apps or Deep sleeping apps list—just know those apps may not update unless you open them.
On Pixel phones:
Go to Settings > Battery > Adaptive Battery and make sure it’s on. You can also go to Apps > App battery usage, choose an app, and set it to “Optimized” or “Restricted,” depending on how often you use it.
Final Thoughts
Every little adjustment adds up when it comes to battery life. Whether you’re trying to survive a long day out or just avoid charging your phone twice a day, these tips can help keep your device going stronger for longer.
Need help finding these settings on your specific phone? Just let me know what model you’re using, and I’ll guide you through it!
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