Samsung S23 Battery… Why is it so bad?

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I bought a Samsung Galaxy S23 about a year ago, and while it’s a great phone, the battery is terrible. Even with Ram Plus off and battery saver on, I only get around 3 hours of screen time. As a student who uses the phone a lot, this is really bad. What can I do to fix this?

P.S. I mostly do basic tasks, nothing too heavy. I also factory reset it about 2 months ago…

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Battery issues are common these days. Maybe get a powerbank?

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Denver said:
Battery issues are common these days. Maybe get a powerbank?

Is this a problem on all phones?

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Gael said:

Denver said:
Battery issues are common these days. Maybe get a powerbank?

Is this a problem on all phones?

Not all phones, but most I’ve used have had weaker batteries after a year. I’ve tried:
A51
A20
A32
A30s
M54
A55
They all still work fine, but that’s because they’re new.

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Gael said:

Denver said:
Battery issues are common these days. Maybe get a powerbank?

Is this a problem on all phones?

Yeah, most Android phones with 5000mAh or less have poor battery life. Every new Android version uses more battery, and the 120Hz displays plus powerful processors drain it faster. Many Chinese phones have started using larger batteries, but Samsung still relies on software to optimize it. Even the upcoming S25 series will likely have the same battery, while the compact Xiaomi 15 has a 5400mAh battery compared to Samsung’s 5000mAh.

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@Orion
The Xiaomi 15 isn’t exactly compact… it’s 1mm thicker, 5mm taller, and 25g heavier.

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Denver said:
Battery issues are common these days. Maybe get a powerbank?

Haha

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Which model do you have? The basic one? You can replace the battery with a new one if it’s not holding up.

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Bowie said:
Which model do you have? The basic one? You can replace the battery with a new one if it’s not holding up.

Yeah, the basic model. Thanks, I’ll check it out.

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Gael said:

Bowie said:
Which model do you have? The basic one? You can replace the battery with a new one if it’s not holding up.

Yeah, the basic model. Thanks, I’ll check it out.

Maybe that’s why your battery isn’t great. I just got the S23 Ultra and I hope the battery is in better shape.

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@Bowie
I have a friend with the Ultra, and he’s had it for over a year. He says it’s the best phone he’s ever had haha.

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Hey, here’s some info that could help with your Samsung battery!

Check out these links:
https://www.reddit.com/r/S24Ultra/s/dXgdK3Cvbo

Option 1: Clear Cache

  1. Connect your phone to a PC, turn it off, then power it up with the volume up + power buttons to access the recovery menu.

  2. Choose the ‘Clear Cache’ option and then select ‘Reboot’.

Also, try downloading GoodLock from the Galaxy Store to customize your settings.

Special note: turn off location and mobile signal when you’re home. That should add 4 extra hours to your screen time. Just enable VoWiFi.

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@Aza
Does it erase any data? I don’t keep location on ever.

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Gael said:
@Aza
Does it erase any data? I don’t keep location on ever.

Nope, it only clears cache data.

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Aza said:

Gael said:
@Aza
Does it erase any data? I don’t keep location on ever.

Nope, it only clears cache data.

Thanks for the help!

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Gael said:

Aza said:
Gael said:
@Aza
Does it erase any data? I don’t keep location on ever.

Nope, it only clears cache data.

Thanks for the help!

You’re welcome!

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You can either sell it and get a mid-range phone with better battery and faster charging or replace the battery if you want to keep it. If you have battery saver on and still only get 3 hours, there’s nothing more you can do with software.

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Maybe just replace the battery? I’m using a 5-year-old Note 10 and after replacing the battery, it now lasts about 8 hours on WiFi and 6 hours on LTE.
Before the battery change, I could barely get 2 hours of use.