When a phone’s low power mode is enabled, the phone uses less power. The battery lasts longer than it normally would. However, users have also asked if phones charge faster in this mode since the battery uses less power.
But does your phone charge faster on low power mode? Let’s take an in-depth look at the low power mode and what it does in a phone. Finally, we’ll examine some tips that will help you charge your battery faster.
What Does Low Power Mode Do?
The low power mode reduces the amount of power your phone uses and saves battery life. The low power mode turns OFF or slows down certain functions like background app refresh, screen brightness, or data usage, to maximize the current battery life.
Most mobile phones are designed to automatically switch to the low power mode once the battery gets to 20%. In case you ignore the switch, the same prompt is repeated when the battery gets to 10%. Once in the mode, most data-related functions will be discontinued. These include automatic downloads, email fetch, screen brightness, and backlight time. If you are using an iPhone, cloud photos and updates will be paused until you are plugged into a power source.
There is always an icon at the top-right corner of your phone signifying that the low power mode has been activated. Once plugged into a power source, the phone automatically exits the low power mode.
- To activate the low power mode on Android phones, Settings >> Device Maintenance >> Battery >> Power Saving Mode
- To activate the low power mode on iPhones, Settings >> Battery >> Low Power Mode
Users strongly believe that the low power mode should support a faster charge. Let’s see if their assumption is correct.
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Does your phone charge faster on low power mode?
Yes, your phone charges faster in low power mode. Anytime you activate the low power mode, you are telling the phone to execute fewer tasks. With more energy available, it can focus more power on charging your device. So, yes, the low power mode does charge a phone faster.
However, the rate at which the low power mode boosts battery charging isn’t as significant as when the phone is in the ‘Flight Mode’ or when the phone is OFF. For example, a phone that takes 3 hours 20 minutes to get to 100% full charge without the low power mode can take 3 hours 5 minutes on low power mode.
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Tip to make your iPhone and Android phones charge faster
Tip 1: Switch Your Phone OFF
Before plugging your phone to charge, turn the phone OFF. The advantage here is that your phone is at rest, not expending any energy at all. The battery charges up faster because the energy is focused on getting the battery level up.
Tip 2: Activate The Flight Mode
The Flight or Airplane mode is another power-saving mode. Even though the phone is turned ON, a small amount of energy is used. Charging your phone this way saves you more charge time and ensures that your phone charges faster. It is not as fast as when the phone is turned OFF.
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Tip 3: Use A High-Powered Charger
Most chargers are rated 3.5 volts. To boost your charge time, it may be wise to invest in 5.0-volt charge adapters. The high-powered chargers will charge your phone faster than your average charger.
Tip 5: Charge Through Wall Outlet Not Through USB
Charging through a USB port can be flexible and easy, especially when you’re working on your computer. However, this feature comes with a disadvantage: Your phone may take a longer time to reach full charge. To avoid this, it is recommended to charge your phone directly through a wall outlet.
Tip 6: Use A Power Bank
A mobile power back or battery pack can charge your phone (iPhone or Android) on the go. All you need is a power bank and a functional USB cable. Kindly note that the battery pack must be fully charged to boost your phone’s charging time.
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