Although Android smartphone owners joke about the autonomy of the iPhone, Apple’s products now take the lead in terms of battery life. But if you notice that your iPhone is running out fast, there could be several reasons. Let’s talk about the general reasons.

too many messages

When you receive a message on your iPhone, the screen lights up, draining the battery. Plus, iOS constantly checks the operation of the processor, new messages containing network connection modules.

You can reduce battery consumption by managing messages. To do this, go to Settings > Notifications and select the apps you want to receive notifications from. You can disable notifications completely or choose notification types (sound, popup or icons).

Storage is full of lots of files

Modern iPhones are equipped with a large amount of internal storage. Let’s say you buy an Apple iPhone 14 512GB Yellow to store all the necessary files and not worry about free space. Over time, the device has accumulated a large number of photos, videos, screenshots, which the system indexes to quickly search and detect duplicates.

This takes a lot of power and slows down your iPhone. To free up storage space and optimize system performance, go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage and delete unnecessary files or move them to iCloud.

The system has been recently updated

When you update iOS on your iPhone, the system does many tasks in the background: indexing files, checking compatibility of apps, launching new features. This can affect battery life in the first few days after the update.

The process usually takes from a few hours to several days, depending on the amount of data on the device. In this case, it remains to wait for the system to perform the planned actions, and then the consumption will return to normal.

Apps use GPS to determine your location

Constant access to geolocation consumes a lot of energy. It is worth limiting important applications and disabling access to unnecessary software. To do this, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and select apps that can use GPS to determine your location. You can set up “in use only” access for navigation apps or banking apps.

The battery has lost its capacity due to aging or misuse (overheating, overcharging).

This means it won’t be able to “hold” the same amount of power as before and will run out faster while using the same functions and apps. You can check your iPhone’s battery status in Settings > Battery > Battery Status. It is recommended to replace the battery if the capacity is below 80%. Charge your smartphone only with approved accessories to reduce wear and tear.