Every phone battery wears down over time, but how you charge and use your phone makes a real difference to how long it stays healthy. These eight simple habits will help your battery hold more charge for longer — no expensive gadgets required.
1. Keep your charge between 20% and 80%
Lithium-ion batteries are happiest in the middle of their range. Regularly draining to 0% or sitting at 100% for hours adds stress. Topping up little and often, and aiming for an 80–90% ceiling, helps maximise long-term battery life.
2. Avoid extreme heat
Heat is the single biggest cause of battery ageing. Don’t leave your phone in a hot car or in direct sunlight, and avoid charging it under a pillow or thick case where heat can build up. Charge on a hard, ventilated surface instead.
3. Use a quality charger and cable
Cheap, uncertified chargers can deliver unstable power that stresses your battery. A certified charger with proper safety features protects both your phone and your battery. Browse our trusted range of chargers for safe, reliable options.
4. Turn on optimised charging
Most modern phones have a setting (such as “Optimised Battery Charging” or “Adaptive Charging”) that holds the charge at 80% overnight and finishes just before you wake. Turning this on reduces the time your battery spends at a stressful 100%.
5. Lower your screen brightness
The screen is usually the biggest drain on your battery. Enabling auto-brightness, lowering the level manually and using dark mode (on OLED screens) all extend how long each charge lasts.
6. Manage background apps and location
Apps refreshing in the background and constant location tracking quietly drain power. Review which apps have background and location permissions, and switch off the ones you don’t need running all the time.
7. Keep a wireless or car charger handy
Frequent small top-ups are gentler on a battery than occasional deep drains. A wireless charger on your desk or a car charger for your commute makes it easy to keep your phone in the healthy charge range.
8. Update your software
Software updates often include battery and power-management improvements. Keeping your phone up to date helps it use power more efficiently.
Adopt a few of these habits and you’ll notice your battery lasting longer through the day — and staying healthier for years. Need a dependable charger to start with? Visit our shop.