How to Maximize Your iPhone’s Battery Life: Tips for 2025

We all know the struggle of watching our iPhone’s battery drain quickly, especially on busy days when we rely on our devices the most. Whether you’re out and about or working from home, maintaining a long-lasting battery is essential. Thankfully, there are several simple ways to get more juice out of your iPhone's battery without constantly searching for a charger. If you want to keep your iPhone in top condition and ensure it lasts throughout the day, here are some effective tips to help maximize your iPhone’s battery life in 2025.

1. Use Low Power Mode

Low Power Mode is a built-in feature that reduces your phone’s performance and limits background activities to save battery. It's one of the quickest and easiest ways to extend your battery life when it’s running low.

• When to use it: When your battery hits around 20% or lower, or if you’re going to be away from a charger for a while.
• How to enable it: Go to Settings > Battery > Toggle on Low Power Mode. You’ll also see a battery icon turn yellow when it’s activated.

2. Adjust Screen Brightness and Settings

Your iPhone’s display uses a significant amount of power. Reducing screen brightness or adjusting related settings can make a noticeable difference.

• Automatic Brightness: Enabling automatic brightness allows your iPhone to adjust based on your surroundings. This helps save battery when you’re in dimly lit areas.

  • How to enable it: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Toggle on Auto-Brightness.

• Manual Brightness Control: Lower your brightness manually when you’re not in a well-lit area. To do this, swipe down from the top-right corner (iPhone X and newer) or swipe up (iPhone 8 and older) to access the Control Center, and adjust the brightness slider.

• True Tone & Night Shift: These features help with color balance and reduce blue light at night, but they can use more battery.

  • How to turn them off: Go to Settings > Display & Brightness, then disable True Tone and Night Shift if you're prioritizing battery life.

3. Disable Background App Refresh

Many apps continuously update content in the background, which can drain your battery without you even realizing it. By disabling this feature, you can significantly reduce battery consumption.

• How to turn off: Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh, then select Off or disable it for specific apps you don’t need updating in the background.

4. Turn Off Unused Location Services

Location services use GPS and Wi-Fi to determine your device’s location, but they can also be a major drain on battery life. Some apps might constantly track your location even when you're not using them.

• How to manage it: Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services, and turn off location services for apps that don’t need it. For apps that use it only occasionally, set them to While Using the App instead of Always.

5. Limit Push Notifications and Automatic Updates

Push notifications and automatic app updates keep your phone active, which can quickly burn through battery life.

• Limit Push Notifications: Go to Settings > Notifications and turn off notifications for non-essential apps.
• Automatic Updates: Turn off automatic updates for apps and iOS.
  • How to turn off updates: Go to Settings > App Store and toggle off App Updates and Automatic Downloads.

6. Use Wi-Fi Instead of Cellular Data

Wi-Fi uses less power compared to cellular data, so make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi when available. When you’re not using it, turn off Cellular Data to save battery.

• How to turn off: Go to Settings > Cellular and toggle off Cellular Data when not needed.

7. Check Battery Health Regularly

Over time, iPhone batteries degrade, and as they age, their performance can drop. It’s essential to monitor your battery health to know when it might need replacement.

• How to check: Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health. If your maximum capacity is below 80%, it might be time for a battery replacement. Also, check for any performance issues related to battery health.

8. Limit Intensive Apps and Features

Some apps, particularly games, video streaming, and social media, can be very demanding on your iPhone’s battery. If you're running low on power, try to avoid using these types of apps until you can recharge.

• Close apps running in the background: Double-tap the Home button or swipe up on newer iPhones to see your open apps. Close any apps that you’re not currently using.

9. Optimize Settings for iOS 17 (or the Latest iOS Version)

iOS updates often include battery-saving features, such as power-efficient settings and adjustments that improve overall battery management. Ensure that your device is running the latest iOS version to take advantage of these improvements.

• Check for updates: Go to Settings > General > Software Update to make sure you have the latest version of iOS.

10. Update iOS Regularly

Apple frequently releases software updates that address bugs, optimize performance, and improve battery efficiency. Keeping your device up-to-date ensures you're benefiting from these battery improvements.

• How to update: Go to Settings > General > Software Update and install the latest iOS updates.

Conclusion

Maximizing your iPhone’s battery life doesn’t require drastic measures, just some mindful tweaks to settings and habits. By using these simple tips and keeping your iPhone optimized, you can ensure it lasts longer throughout the day and remains in good health for years to come. Whether you’re saving your battery during a busy workday or extending it on a road trip, these tips will help you get the most out of your iPhone’s power in 2025.

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