{
  "id": 17783614,
  "title": "I keep my phone in power-saving mode 24/7; an incredible battery life isn't the only benefit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/i-keep-my-phone-in-power-saving-mode-24-7-an-incredible-battery-life",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T11:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/i-keep-my-phone-in-power-saving-mode-247/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For me, the most crucial aspect of a smartphone is its battery life. If a device drains quickly, I find it difficult to feel comfortable using it. That's why I appreciate devices like the Pixel Fold Ultra, which maintain impressive battery longevity. My current phone, a Samsung Galaxy, doesn't have stellar battery life out of the box, so I routinely enable Power Saving mode. This decision has led to several unexpected benefits beyond just extended battery life. Running Power Saving on my Galaxy results in a noticeable 50% increase in battery duration.\n\nThe mode functions by curtailing certain background phone functions. Your device slows down network usage, reduces app location checks, and halts syncing closed apps. Some devices even offer an extreme setting called Maximum, which forcibly closes all apps unless manually opened. This extreme mode allows for even longer battery life, which can be invaluable in emergency situations.\n\nI primarily use Power Saving for the battery advantages, ensuring my Fold Ultra lasts a full day of usage. However, I've discovered additional advantages to this mode that are equally valuable. Since adopting Power Saving as my default setting, my phone has never overheated, despite the Qualcomm chips like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 being prone to high temperatures. I believe this improved thermal stability is due to the reduced background activity caused by Power Saving mode.\n\nInterestingly, I've noticed that my phone seldom warms up now, except when I use wireless charging, which is a minor concern compared to the significant benefits. Additionally, Power Saving mode helps maintain your privacy by disabling location information. While this isn't a malicious tracking practice, it can be a concern due to various apps constantly accessing your location for different purposes, such as location-based services, location tagging of photos, and smart home automation. By disabling location tracking in Power Saving mode, you gain both enhanced battery life and improved privacy. For those who prioritize privacy over using Power Saving, there is an option to manually adjust this setting for moderate privacy protection. Excessive notifications can also be a source of frustration, but Maximum Power Saving mode addresses this issue. By combining Power Saving mode with the Do Not Disturb feature, it minimizes the intrusive notifications from social apps, reminders, and emails. On my Galaxy, I can manually allow specific apps like Outlook to run normally when maximum privacy and notification control are desired. Using Maximum Power Saving mode also allows you to selectively enable certain apps, such as WhatsApp, during video calls, helping to conserve battery life while still enjoying the app's functionality.",
  "summary": "Keeping it private, keeping it chill, keeping it peaceful",
  "key_points": [
    "Power Saving mode extends battery life by 50%",
    "Reduces background functions like app location checks",
    "Enhances privacy by disabling location tracking"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}