Boost Your iPhone X Battery Life With These 10 Tips
To extend the battery life of your iPhone X, several strategic adjustments and habits can make a significant difference. Here are 10 tips to help you maximize your iPhone X's battery performance.
Adjust Screen Brightness
One of the simplest yet most effective ways to save battery life is to reduce the screen brightness. The iPhone X's OLED screen consumes more power when the brightness is high. To adjust the screen brightness, swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to access the Control Center, and then use the brightness slider to lower the brightness. Alternatively, go to Settings > Display & Brightness and adjust the slider there.
Enable Low Power Mode
Low Power Mode is a built-in feature that reduces battery consumption by limiting background data usage, reducing network activity, and turning off some visual effects. You can enable Low Power Mode by swiping down from the top right corner of the screen to access the Control Center and tapping the battery icon. Alternatively, go to Settings > Battery and toggle on the Low Power Mode switch. When enabled, the battery icon turns yellow.
Use Dark Mode
The iPhone X's OLED screen uses less power when displaying dark colors because black pixels are turned off. To enable Dark Mode, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Display Accommodations > Invert Colors, and select Smart Invert. This will change the interface to a darker theme, which can help save battery life.
Manage Auto-Lock Settings
Reducing the auto-lock time can help save battery by turning off the screen more quickly when not in use. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness and adjust the Auto-Lock time to a shorter interval, such as 30 seconds.
Turn Off Raise to Wake
The "Raise to Wake" feature can consume battery power by turning on the screen whenever you pick up your iPhone. To disable this feature, go to Settings > Display & Brightness and toggle off Raise to Wake.
Manage App Background Refresh
Background App Refresh allows apps to update their content in the background, which can consume battery power. To manage this, go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh, and either turn it off completely or select which apps are allowed to refresh in the background.
Reduce Motion
Reducing motion effects can also help save battery life. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Reduce Motion and toggle it on. This will reduce the animations and transitions on your iPhone.
Turn Off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi When Not in Use
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi can drain your battery when not in use. To turn them off, swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to access the Control Center and tap the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi icons to disable them. Alternatively, go to Settings and toggle off these features.
Manage Notifications
Notifications can wake up your screen and consume battery power. To manage notifications, go to Settings > Notifications, and adjust the notification settings for each app. You can also turn off notifications for apps that are not essential.
Use Grayscale Mode
Enabling Grayscale mode can further reduce battery consumption by turning the screen into black and white. To enable Grayscale, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Display Accommodations > Color Filters, and turn on Color Filters. Then, select Grayscale.
Check Battery Health and Usage
Regularly checking your battery health and usage can help identify which apps or features are consuming the most power. Go to Settings > Battery, where you can see the battery usage by app and over different time periods. This can help you pinpoint and address any battery-draining issues.
By implementing these tips, you can significantly extend the battery life of your iPhone X and ensure it lasts throughout your day.