Mobile data battery drain

[DaniB99]

So I've had the S24+ (europe) now for 3 weeks and I've noticed a considerable difference in using Mobile data vs wifi. When out and about using bluetooth + mobile data vs wifi + mobile data, the mobile data will lead to much more battery drain (even without bluetooth) and the phone sometimes warms up.

I have no idea if this is normal or not or Samsung can release an update to optimise this but I thought it was noticeable enough.

[JerryS]

Mobile data will generally use more battery than WiFi. Do you have 5G included in your network mode? If you're in a fringe area that could lead to more battery drain as 5G switches on and off. It's worth looking at and perhaps posting your battery activity in settings. Also a good tip to try is to clear the partition cache if you haven't already (loads of posts on here on how to do that). Hope this helps a bit

[DaniB99]

Thanks man. Yeah I know how to clear partition cache, but didn't think this was necessary as the phone is brand new.

Thanks I thought I was losing it or something looool. I do travel to a place where the signal strength does fluctuate, so thanks for the clarification.

[Peshi]

If u have Accubattery, can u share your battery usage in deep sleep? I've noticed there's a significant difference between deep sleep usage on wi-fi vs. mobile data - like over .5% per hour.

[JerryS]

Welcome! It could be worth setting up a routine to turn off 5G if you're in that place where the signal fluctuates

[DaniB99]

I actually don't have accubattery, not sure what this is. I could probably turn on the data saver option in the mobile data settings

[Piper123]

Wipe Partition Cache on a brand new phone should not be necessary unless you bought settings and apps etc over via SmartSwitch in which case it would be a sensible move to keep your device working sweet.