The iPhone X packs a 2716 mAh battery, promising strong battery life — but not every user gets to enjoy it. Since the early days of iOS 11, complaints about fast battery drain have been common, especially after minor updates. Even though Apple promised big improvements with iOS 11.3, you don’t have to wait around to take action. If your iPhone X battery is draining faster than it should, here’s what you can do to stretch its life.
Quick Ways to Save and Extend iPhone X Battery Life
If you’ve already updated and battery life got worse, don’t panic. Try these methods to slow down battery drain until a better software update rolls out.
Optimize Your Display Settings
Your iPhone’s screen can be a massive battery hog. Lowering the brightness helps a lot.
To quickly adjust screen brightness:
- Swipe down from the upper-right corner to open Control Center.
- Drag the Brightness slider down to a comfortable level.
Or adjust brightness through Settings:
- Go to Settings → Display & Brightness.
- Drag the slider left to lower brightness.
Turn Off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth When Not in Use
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS constantly search for connections and drain your battery if left on.
To turn off Wi-Fi:
- Go to Settings → Wi-Fi and toggle it off.
To turn off Bluetooth:
- Go to Settings → Bluetooth and toggle it off.
Tip: You can also toggle these off quickly through Control Center.
Disable Background App Refresh
Background app refresh lets apps update in the background but also kills your battery.
To disable it:
- Go to Settings → General → Background App Refresh.
- Toggle it OFF completely, or selectively turn it off for apps you rarely use.
Turn Off Location Services for Apps You Don’t Need
GPS and location tracking are major battery drainers.
To manage Location Services:
- Go to Settings → Privacy → Location Services.
- Toggle it off completely, or limit access to apps that really need it.
Manage Notifications
Notifications keep waking your iPhone and using power unnecessarily.
To manage them:
- Go to Settings → Notifications → Show Previews.
- Set to Never to reduce power use.
- You can also customize notifications app-by-app.
Disable Spotlight Search
Spotlight indexing constantly runs in the background.
To turn it off:
- Go to Settings → General → Spotlight Search.
- Uncheck all the items you don’t use.
Enable These Battery-Saving Features
Reduce Motion:
Turn off parallax effects to save extra processing power.
- Go to Settings → Accessibility → Motion → Reduce Motion and toggle it ON.
Low Power Mode:
When your battery dips low, switch to Low Power Mode.
- Go to Settings → Battery → Low Power Mode.
Airplane Mode:
If you’re in an area with poor signal, toggle Airplane Mode to stop your phone from searching for service.
- Swipe down to open Control Center and tap the Airplane icon.
Factory Reset as a Last Resort
If your battery life still sucks even after trying everything, a factory reset might help clear any lingering bugs.
To factory reset:
- Go to Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Erase All Content and Settings.
- Enter your passcode and confirm.
Important: Back up your data first because this will wipe your iPhone clean.
Extra Tips to Maximize iPhone X Battery Life
- Use your phone in cool environments — avoid overheating.
- Charge properly: Recharge when under 20% and unplug when you reach 100%.
- Calibrate the battery once in a while by letting it drain completely and then charging fully.
- Use static wallpapers instead of dynamic ones.
- Reduce vibration and lower speaker volume.
- Delete the Facebook app if you’re not using it — it’s a notorious battery killer.