As mobile phone users, all we want is enough battery life to last the day.
Frustratingly, the older the device, the less power it seems to have.
In fact, the amount of battery life our mobiles have on any given day depends on two key factors: how we use them on that particular day, and how we used them in the past.
The ability of lithium-ion batteries to store charge depends on the extent of their degradation.
This means there is a link between how we handle our devices today and the charge capacity available in the future.
Through a few simple steps, users can minimise this degradation and extend their device's life.
Control battery discharge
With most battery degradation occurring during deep discharge/charge cycles, it is actually better to limit the battery discharge during any one cycle before charging it again.
Extend charging times
Many of today's mobile devices have a fast charge option that enables users to supercharge them in minutes rather than hours.
This is convenient when we're in a rush, but should be avoided otherwise.
Why? Because charging a battery too quickly reduces its storage capacity.
Keep the temperature just right
Below 0°C, the amount of power available within the battery system is reduced.
Above 45°C, the amount of power available is actually enhanced compared with lower temperatures, so you can get a little more "juice" from your battery under hotter conditions.
However, at these temperatures the degradation of the battery is also greatly accelerated, so over an extended period of time its ability to store charge will be reduced.
Use battery-saving modes
Reduce screen brightness. The easiest way to conserve battery life while maintaining full function is to reduce the brightness of the screen.
Turn off the cellular network or limit talk time.
The connection to the cellular network uses the global system for mobile communication (GSM) module.
The GSM is the most dominant energy-consuming component in a mobile phone,.
Use Wi-Fi, not 4G. With Wi-Fi being up to 40 percent less power-hungry than 4G for internet browsing.
Turn on smart battery modes. All modern mobile devices have a smart battery saving mode (for instance, Android has Power Saving Mode and iOS has Low Power Mode).