I just bought my S23 Ultra couple of days ago and my battery drains so fast. i already have it checked at their service center and said everything's is just normal in their diagnosis and what they did was to reinstall and reprogram the software. and i still charge the phone twice in a day and i only use it moderately. is this normal?
i always add a widget that shows how many hours i used the device. maybe that will help you determine why it drains so fast. it's under Digital Wellbeing, then ScreenTime.
Thanks for letting us know about your experience with your new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra having issues with a fast-draining battery, and we are sorry to hear that.
It's pretty normal during the first few days after purchase, users have usually activated many applications and set various features for initial device setting, and the frequency of background operation is optimized at this period. So, you may feel the battery usage time is shorter compared to when you were using your previous device.
Battery consumption and lifespan varies depending on a number of factors, including the frequency of device use, the number of installed and running apps, operating system errors, and network connectivity.5G networksmay drain the battery faster, but Galaxy phones use advanced AI-based software to efficiently control battery consumption to suit your usage patterns.
Before you try the recommendations below, be sure to check if your device's software and related apps are updated to the latest version. To update your mobile device's software, follow these steps:
Step 1.Go toSettings > Software update.
Step 2.Tap onDownload and install.
Step 3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
5G Service may consume more battery.
While connected to a 5G network, your phone may consume more battery than usual. Current 5G services are compliant with the Non-Standalone (NSA)* standard, which uses 4G (LTE) and 5G together. Therefore, 5G and 4G (LTE) circuits are used simultaneously for the high-speed processing of large-capacity data.
Since your phone is connected to multiple networks at the same time, the battery may drain faster than you would typically expect, and your phone may get a little warmer than when solely on 3G or LTE. To make up for this, you can use features that will optimize and improve your phone's overall performance.
* NSA (Non-Standalone): The first roll-out of 5G networks and devices will be brought under Non-Standalone (NSA) operation, which is to say that the 5G networks will be supported by existing 4G infrastructure. Thus, 5G-enabled devices will connect to 5G frequencies for data throughout but will still use 4G for non-data features such as connecting to the base stations and servers.
Note:
If you feel the device overheats, do not use it for a while and wait while the device cools.
When you are indoors with weak signals or poor reception where the service provider’s base station cannot support or if there are obstacles around, the 5G signal of the device may weaken or switch to a 4G network.
Optimize your phone battery.
If you want to extend the battery lifespan of your phone or if you feel that the battery is draining fast, you can optimize your phone overall, manage app power as well as optimize individual apps.
Optimize the overall usage of your phone.
You can optimize your phone using the Device care feature to reduce battery consumption by closing unused apps and controlling abnormal battery usage. Follow the steps below.
Step 1.OpenSettings, and then selectBattery and device care.
Step 2.TapOptimize now.Device careautomatically optimizes your phone.
The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions.
Closes apps running in the background.
Manages abnormal battery usage.
Scans for crashed apps and malware.
Using the auto optimization feature
You can set the device to perform auto optimization when your device is not in use. TapMore options>Automation>Auto optimize dailyand tap the switch to activate it.
It's normal for new phones to drain a bit fast as it is still adjusting on your usage. Later on it will learn how you use it and will adjust and improve on battery life. 😊
