Having a device with strong battery life is underrated. For someone living in an area where power supply can be unstable for weeks, I know how important it is to manage battery life wisely. Thankfully, I don’t have to worry too much. Once I charge my phone to 100%, I can go at least two days with my 5000mAh battery on minimum usage. Meanwhile, some people I know, their phones turn off at 30% or 40%, and it’s crazy to me because, at that same percentage, my phone is still more than enough to last a full day. I guess it all comes down to how each person uses their device.
For me, one of the biggest reasons my phone battery lasts longer is that I have a PC. I do about 80% of the things I would have done on my phone using my computer instead. During the weekdays, from Monday to Friday, I spend most of my hours at work, where the power supply is much more stable. I make my posts, study, and even chat on my PC, so my phone remains largely unused. The only thing I really use it for during the day is making calls, which doesn’t drain much battery. Since my phone is just sitting idle for most of the day, I don’t have to charge it multiple times.
The situation is quite different on weekends. I don’t go to work, so I rely more on my phone for entertainment, conversations, and other activities. That’s when my battery drains faster, which means I have to figure out ways to keep it running. A power bank comes in handy at times like this, especially after I’ve spent hours chatting, watching movies, or making posts. I prefer to charge my phone at night, once I’m done with everything for the day, so I can wake up to a full battery. That way, I don’t have to worry about running low when I need it the most.
One thing I always avoid is using my phone while charging. My phone’s temperature rises quickly when I do that, and it affects performance. Sometimes, my apps start glitching, especially when I’m using the internet. I’ve noticed that leaving my phone alone while charging not only keeps it cooler but also helps it charge faster. So, I make sure to plug it in when I know I won’t be needing it for a while.
I also have a few habits that help me save battery without even thinking about it. I’ve always preferred using dark mode on all my apps, mainly because it’s easier on my eyes, but I later realized it also saves battery. That made me even more committed to using it. Another thing I do is keep my screen brightness at the lowest level unless I’m outside. I don’t see the point of having my phone’s screen bright like a diamond when I can actually still see when it's in the dark mode. Notifications are another thing I control. I turn off most notifications except for the important ones. I don’t need my phone lighting up every few seconds over unnecessary alerts.
The way I see it, having control over my battery usage makes life easier. I don’t like dealing with low battery, and I get restless when my phone drops below 10%. There’s a certain satisfaction in knowing my device is fully charged and ready to last for hours. Some people don’t mind charging multiple times a day, but for me, I’d rather be smart about my usage and avoid unnecessary stress.
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I do all of these things that you do, and I can attest to the fact that they help with battery conservation. The only difference is that my battery doesn't last up to two days as yours does.
Like I said,I use my PC more that's why I barely use my phone during the day.
I cannot relate o. The last time my phone lasted so long was when I was using an itel phone.
I miss phones with such capacity 😩
Oh dear
Having a phone that runs down in frequently is a headache
I have two computers running throughout the day. One is a work-supplied unit which I placed in the living room, which I turn off after my shift, and the second one is this old computer in my bedroom that I built recently for personal use, which runs 24/7 because of DePIN mining and other crypto airdrop opportunies. It is also my main computer for most of my Internet usage needs.
My phone also has a 5000mAh battery and it would usually last me two days before battery levels drop down to the 20s, which is when I charge it. But with such heavy involvement in airdrops, I find myself charging just after a day of use. And since I am not allowed to browse the Internet on my work PC for non-work related reasons, my phone is the one that I use for such needs.
So, it's on my desk while I work, and I always pick it up to open Facebook to answer messages from family members and friends. But the main reason I have to keep it near me even when I'm working, is to monitor my airdrop opportunities, or even look for new ones. I started doing this in June of 2024, and have already won several hundred dollars worth of tokens from some popular airdrops.
Since this is just a cheap Android phone (Tecno Spark 10c) that I bought in November 2023 for around 90 USD, I don't mind it being worked this heavily, since I make money with it anyway. And so replacing it is easy, but that's something that I don't want to have deal with yet, anytime soon. So, I hope it lasts me at least two years more, before the battery needs replacing. 😅
You just made a post under my post😂
I had a good read though 🙂
It's obvious you'll need to charge your phone more if you use it more. For someone who's deep into airdrops like you said, it's nice to have a phone with a strong battery life.
Now this is funny, I mean that's such a big dream you have for the phone😄. If you handle it with a great care, I think it'll last. My sister got a hand-me down device from our brother and it's still works fine after 6 years with just a battery issue.
Haha, yes! I got carried away with it. But I am a returning Hiver, and my last blog I posted was back in 2023. So my reply was like practice for the real deal.
My first smartphone was a Sony Xperia which I bought brand new back in May 2014. Its original battery lasted until 2023 until I had to replace it as it was already bloated to the point that I feared that it would explode anytime while being charged.
Then I bought a new battery for it, and now it is working fine again, except that the operating system is too old (Android 5) and not many apps run on it anymore. But, I found out that one of the apps I run for an airdrop can still run on it, so here it is now, still serving me as a miner. 😀
Did I read that correctly? 100% for 2days?
Your phone must be and iron
Yes you did
It lasts if I manage it well