Even with Apple’s power-efficient A11 Bionic chip, the iPhone X can still drain battery faster than expected — especially if you’re using a lot of apps or keeping settings on by default. If your iPhone X battery isn’t lasting as long as you’d like, here are some practical tips to stretch its life throughout the day (and improve long-term battery health too).
1. Restart Your iPhone X Regularly
It may sound basic, but restarting your phone every few days can help stop small glitches and background processes from draining the battery. A quick reboot clears temporary bugs and resets system processes — it’s like a quick refresh for both software and hardware.
2. Cut Down on Apps You Don’t Need
Every app you install increases the chance of background activity that drains your battery. Social media, shopping, and game apps often sync or fetch content constantly, even when you’re not using them.
- Delete apps you rarely use.
- Avoid installing apps on impulse.
- Keep only essential, daily-use apps.
3. Use Your Phone Less (Seriously)
Yes, we know. It’s easier said than done. But more screen time = more battery drain. If you find yourself constantly unlocking your phone, try:
- Lowering screen brightness.
- Turning off vibrate.
- Disabling sound effects.
- Setting email and app syncs to manual.
4. Use Battery Life Suggestions (iOS Feature)
iOS automatically monitors your usage and provides power-saving tips.
How to check:
- Go to Settings > Battery.
- Look under Battery Life Suggestions.
- Tap on each suggestion to apply the recommended change.
Even if you ignore the suggestions, you’ll get a good idea of what’s using the most power.
5. Disable Background App Refresh
This feature lets apps update content in the background — even when you’re not using them. It’s helpful for certain apps, but a huge battery drainer if left on for all.
To turn it off:
- Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh.
- Choose Off, or limit it to Wi-Fi only.
- You can also disable it per app if needed.
6. Manage Location Services
Apps that constantly access your location (maps, delivery apps, etc.) use a lot of power.
To adjust settings:
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
- Scroll through the list and change permissions for each app:
- Never
- While Using the App
- Always (use sparingly)
Only allow “Always” for apps that truly need location tracking 24/7.
7. Enable Low Power Mode
This setting drastically extends battery life by reducing system performance and turning off non-essential features.
To enable:
- Go to Settings > Battery.
- Toggle Low Power Mode on.
This mode limits background processes, disables visual effects, stops iCloud sync, and more — perfect when you’re running low and can’t charge soon.
Other Battery-Saving Tips
- Keep your iPhone and apps up to date.
- Remove or reduce widgets on the Lock screen.
- Turn on Reduce Motion under Settings > Accessibility > Motion.
- Identify and remove any battery-draining apps under Settings > Battery.