The battery of a mobile phone is one of the most critical factors in the daily use of any smartphone. How many times have you run out of battery during the day, even if your phone was fully charged in the morning?
Technology has advanced significantly in recent years, but battery performance remains an issue that plagues many users. Especially when its lifespan starts to decrease or when the device inexplicably overheats, then it's time to ask yourself: Is my battery working properly?
With the new versions of Android 15 and iOS 18, we have more tools and features at our disposal to monitor battery health. In this article, we will show you how to check if your cell phone battery is working properly in simple and practical ways that you can implement yourself, without technical knowledge.
To check battery usage:
- On Android: Settings → Battery → Battery Usage (in newer versions it may be located in "Device Care")
- On iOS: Settings → Battery → Battery Usage by App
Look for apps that are consuming too much power and, if necessary, disable them or limit their use. Pay particular attention to apps that are constantly running in the background such as social media, navigation or streaming apps.
On iPhone (iOS 18 and later):
- Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging → Maximum Capacity
- New feature: "Battery Health Optimization" that learns your habits
On Android (Android 15):
- Settings → Battery → Battery Health (available on Samsung, OnePlus, and other brands)
- New charging cycle monitoring tools
If the reading is below 80%, it may be time for replacement. Modern batteries retain 80% of their capacity for about 500-800 charge cycles.
⚠️ Attention: Overheating can be dangerous! If your device becomes too hot, stop using it immediately and let it cool down.
- Avoid use while charging, especially for gaming or video streaming
- Use an original charger with the appropriate charging speed.
- Remove the case when charging for better heat dissipation
- Avoid exposure to high temperatures (car in summer, near radiators)
- Enable "Battery Protection Mode" if you have a Samsung or OnePlus device
- AccuBattery (Android): Complete report on charging, discharging and wear with AI-powered predictions
- BatteryHealth 3 (iOS): New app that combines iOS data with additional metrics
- CoconutBattery (Mac for iPhone): Ideal for monitoring iOS devices via computer
- GSam Battery Monitor (Android): Advanced power consumption analysis
With the help of these tools, you can identify problems early and address them before they get worse. New AI-powered features can predict when you'll need a battery replacement.
- Smart charging: Use adaptive charging features (available on Pixel, iPhone, Samsung)
- Optimal charging range: Keep the battery between 20-80% for maximum life
- Wireless charging optimization: Use wireless charging sparingly - it's convenient but produces more heat
- Dark mode: Enable dark theme, especially on OLED displays to save power
- 5G management: Turn off 5G when you don't need it - it consumes significantly more power
- Background app refresh: Limit apps that refresh in the background
- Battery Health AI: Machine learning algorithms that adapt charging to your habits
- Thermal Management 2.0: Improved cooling systems that protect the battery from overheating
- Fast Charging Evolution: New fast charging technologies (120W+) with better protection
- Battery Passport: New features that record battery usage history
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