These Apps Drains Your Smartphone's Battery the Most
DxOMark experts tested the operating features of mid-range and flagship models popular on the global market. Tests have identified the main battery hogs of smartphones. The list included applications that are in demand, including in UK and USA, as follows from MySmartPrice data.
Charge killers among messaging apps
- SMS
- Facebook Messenger
- Snapchat Chat
- Instagram Chat
Fun fact: All of these apps, with the exception of SMS, drain the batteries of flagship devices faster than mid-range phones.
Charge “killers” among services for watching short videos
- Instagram Reels*
- Facebook Reels*
- YouTube Shorts
- Tiktok
- Snapchat Spotlight
Charge killers among streaming video services
- Prime Video
- Disney
- YouTube
- Netflix
Why are these apps actively draining your devices? Experts identified the main reasons as constantly searching for a cellular signal, running in the background with active notifications, and using location services, including GPS. Let us remind you: you can optimize the operation of any application and disable unnecessary options in the smartphone settings.
