Power Saving Mode - Its actually draining my Battery not saving it!

[Members_zB8k0at]

I upgraded from s23+ to s24+ and i've been disappointed ever since. Using my s23+ with power saving on I could go nearly 2 days without a charge.

As soon as I upgraded to s24+ I barely got a day, often needing to re-charge late evening. Same apps, same usage and same daily routine so I know its the phone thats the issue

Literally on the verge of going back to an s23+ and after far too long looking on the internet I found a comment from someone who said to turn off power saving mode. I tried it and guess what, significantly improved battery life as soon as I changed it!

Previously with power saving on, I'd be at 10-15% by 6pm. Now I'm still at 30% by 10pm, massive difference

Worth highlighting the power saving mode has changed somewhat on the s24 (probably from the new UI?) Either way it not only looks different, it acts it too. So if you're having issues with battery and you have power saving mode on, try turning it off

[Robin999]

I use the S23U and agree the Power saving mode increases the battery life considerably. I've just turned it on and it's giving me 10 days! I'm surprised your S24 is not doing the same. How has it changed on yours?
If you go into your Quick panel and long press on the Power saving button, you'll find various settings you can toggle on/off. Mine are all toggled on. Check yours.

[Jammy97]

And no wonder why I ran out of battery.
*sighs*.
So battery mode actually increases battery drain - how?
(My phone is the S21 Plus). Should you have it on all the time. On sometimes and then off? Or after this shouldn't be on at all. 😃

[JAMES4578]

@Members_zB8k0at  Should not be the case, check the Power saving settings as suggested. However having said that I do not enable it as standard on my Devices and think you want a mix of the best experience/Battery life.   It can be advantageous at certain times though.  

[Members_zB8k0at]

I guess thats the unknown answer, why does battery saver drain my battery instead of save it. Worth noting on the S10+ and S23+ it was fine i.e battery saver did extend battery life. Its just the newer s24+ where it actually reduces it significantly 

[Bigslime96]

Thinking about updating also from my S23+ to the S24+

Is it worth it?

[Members_zB8k0at]

Honestly - No. Wish I'd stuck with s23+ and waited for what the s25+ may bring