The very low battery capacity of the iPhone 6 - 1810 mAh, for many potential users, is a reason to believe that the operating time of the smartphone without recharging will not be enough to solve their problems. For comparison: the battery capacity in the Samsung S6 is 2,250 mAh. In practice, both devices show approximately the same battery life results.
Each person has their own scenario for using a smartphone. However, the battery in the iPhone 6 is designed to operate the device throughout the day, in normal mode. The average user makes and receives several calls during a day of active use of the device, occasionally checks email, can read the news, listens to music while commuting to work, and corresponds with friends and relatives on social networks. With this mode of operation, a 100% charged battery in the morning is discharged to zero only in the evening.
The vast majority of Android devices operate within one daylight hours, even with larger batteries. The secret of the iPhone 6 lies in properly optimized software and well-chosen hardware components. In addition, if you save power by activating the power saving mode and do not use wireless data transfer methods unless absolutely necessary, the smartphone will last a day and a half.
Other battery consumption scenarios
iPhone 6 is enough for 10 hours of continuous web browsing, provided that the Internet is connected through a telecom operator. If you connect to a WiFi network, your Internet browsing time will increase to 11 hours. In video viewing mode at medium display brightness, without WiFi, the battery will last approximately 11 hours. Resource-intensive and “heavy” games place a significant load on the processor and video chip, which leads to fairly rapid energy consumption: after 2.5 hours of playing Asphalt Overdrive or Modern Combat 5, the fully charged battery runs out. But simpler and casual games can be enjoyed much longer.
The user can spend up to 14 hours talking using a cellular connection, and if you do not touch the smartphone, it will remain in standby mode for 250 hours, i.e. approximately 10 days.
iPhone 6 charging time
An important factor is the charging time of the smartphone. In this case, it is a full 2 hours 35 minutes. Perhaps to save money, the iPhone 6 with 16 GB of memory comes with a 1 Amp charger. That is why the charging speed of the device, to put it mildly, is not the highest. This situation can be easily corrected by charging the iPhone with an iPad adapter, which supplies a current of 2.1 amps. The smartphone will charge much faster, and most importantly, it is absolutely safe, since Apple mobile equipment takes only the current for which it is designed.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2018 using preproduction iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Talk time tests were conducted using Voice over LTE (VoLTE). Default settings were used, except for the following: the device was paired with headphones via Bluetooth; the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature is disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2017 using preproduction iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Talk time tests were conducted using voice communications over a 3G network. Default settings were used, except for the following: the device was paired with headphones via Bluetooth; the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature is disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2016 using preproduction iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks.
Talk time tests were conducted using voice communications over a 3G network. Default settings were used, except for the following: the device was paired with headphones via Bluetooth; the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature is disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in March 2016 using preproduction iPhone SE units and software over GSM and CDMA networks.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2015 using preproduction iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks.
Talk time tests were conducted using voice communications over a 3G network. Default settings were used except for the following: the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature is disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2014 using preproduction iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks.
Talk time tests were conducted using voice communications over a 3G network. Default settings were used except for the following: the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature is disabled.
Standby time
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2016 using preproduction iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Default settings were used except for the following: the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature is disabled. The Hey Siri feature has been disabled. When Hey Siri is enabled, standby time is up to 9 days for iPhone 7 and up to 15 days for iPhone 7 Plus.
Testing conducted by Apple in March 2016 using preproduction iPhone SE units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Default settings were used except for the following: the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature is disabled. The Hey Siri feature has been disabled. When Hey Siri is enabled, iPhone SE has up to 10 days of standby time.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2015 using preproduction iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Default settings were used except for the following: the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature is disabled. The Hey Siri feature has been disabled. When Hey Siri is enabled, standby time is up to 9 days for iPhone 6s and up to 15 days for iPhone 6s Plus.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2014 using preproduction iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Default settings were used except for the following: the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature is disabled.
Browse the Internet over a 3G network
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2016 using preproduction iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Testing of the Internet over 3G was carried out over a 3G network using a dedicated web server. On iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. The default settings were used except for the following: Ask to join Wi‑Fi networks and automatic brightness adjustments were disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in March 2016 using preproduction iPhone SE units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Testing of the Internet over 3G was carried out over a 3G network using a dedicated web server. On the iPhone SE, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. The default settings were used except for the following: Ask to join Wi‑Fi networks and automatic brightness adjustments were disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2015 using preproduction iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Testing of the Internet over 3G was carried out over a 3G network using a dedicated web server. On iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. The default settings were used except for the following: Ask to join Wi‑Fi networks and automatic brightness adjustments were disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2014 using preproduction iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Testing of the Internet over 3G was carried out over a 3G network using a dedicated web server. On iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. The default settings were used except for the following: Ask to join Wi‑Fi networks and automatic brightness adjustments were disabled.
Browse the Internet via 4G LTE network
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2018 using preproduction iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Internet browsing over a 4G LTE network was tested over a 4G LTE network using a dedicated web server. Testing the Internet over a Wi-Fi network showed similar or better results. On iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. The default settings were used except for the following: Ask to join Wi‑Fi networks, Auto-brightness, and True Tone flash were disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2017 using preproduction iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Internet browsing over a 4G LTE network was tested over a 4G LTE network using a dedicated web server. Testing the Internet over a Wi-Fi network showed similar or better results. On iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. The default settings were used except for the following: Ask to join Wi-Fi, Auto-Brightness, and True Tone flash were disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2016 using preproduction iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Testing of the Internet using 4G LTE was carried out through a 4G LTE network using a dedicated web server. On iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. The default settings were used except for the following: Ask to join Wi‑Fi networks and automatic brightness adjustments were disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in March 2016 using preproduction iPhone SE units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Internet browsing over a 4G LTE network was tested over a 4G LTE network using a dedicated web server. On the iPhone SE, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. The default settings were used except for the following: Ask to join Wi‑Fi networks and automatic brightness adjustments were disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2015 using preproduction iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Internet browsing over a 4G LTE network was tested over a 4G LTE network using a dedicated web server. On iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. The default settings were used except for the following: Ask to join Wi‑Fi networks and automatic brightness adjustments were disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2014 using preproduction iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Internet browsing over a 4G LTE network was tested over a 4G LTE network using a dedicated web server. On iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. The default settings were used except for the following: Ask to join Wi‑Fi networks and automatic brightness adjustments were disabled.
Browse the Internet via Wi‑Fi
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2016 using preproduction iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Testing of working on the Internet via Wi‑Fi was carried out using a dedicated web server. On iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. Default settings were used except for the following: Wi‑Fi prompt and auto-brightness disabled; WPA2 encryption is enabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in March 2016 using preproduction iPhone SE units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Testing of working on the Internet via Wi‑Fi was carried out using a dedicated web server. On the iPhone SE, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. Default settings were used except for the following: Wi‑Fi prompt and auto-brightness disabled; WPA2 encryption is enabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2015 using preproduction iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Testing of working on the Internet via Wi‑Fi was carried out using a dedicated web server. On iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. Default settings were used except for the following: Wi‑Fi prompt and auto-brightness disabled; WPA2 encryption is enabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2014 using preproduction iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. Testing of working on the Internet via Wi‑Fi was carried out using a dedicated web server. On iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, we simulated browsing 20 popular web pages and checking email hourly. Default settings were used except for the following: Wi‑Fi prompt and auto-brightness disabled; WPA2 encryption is enabled.
Playing video
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2018 using preproduction iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. The video was a 2 h 23 min repeat film purchased from the iTunes Store. Default settings were used, except for the following: the device was paired with headphones via Bluetooth; the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; Ask to join Wi-Fi networks is disabled, auto brightness is disabled, and True Tone flash is disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2017 using preproduction iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. The video was a 2 h 23 min repeat film purchased from the iTunes Store. Default settings were used, except for the following: the device was paired with headphones via Bluetooth; the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network; Ask to join Wi-Fi networks is disabled, auto-brightness and True Tone flash are disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2016 using preproduction iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. The video was a 2 h 23 min repeat film purchased from the iTunes Store. Default settings were used, except for the following: the device was paired with headphones via Bluetooth; the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature and the automatic brightness adjustment feature are disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in March 2016 using preproduction iPhone SE units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. The video was a 2 hour 23 minute repeat film purchased from the iTunes Store. Default settings were used except for the following: the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature and the automatic brightness adjustment feature are disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2015 using preproduction iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. The video was a 2 hour 23 minute repeat film purchased from the iTunes Store. Default settings were used except for the following: the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature and the automatic brightness adjustment feature are disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2014 using preproduction iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. The video was a 2 hour 23 minute repeat film purchased from the iTunes Store. Default settings were used except for the following: the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature and the automatic brightness adjustment feature are disabled.
Playing audio
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2018 using preproduction iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. The playlist contained 358 different audio tracks (in AAC 256 kbps format) purchased from the iTunes Store. Default settings were used, except for the following: the device was paired with headphones via Bluetooth; the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature and the automatic brightness adjustment feature are disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2017 using preproduction iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. The playlist contained 358 unique songs purchased from the iTunes Store (encoded in AAC 256 kbps format). Default settings were used, except for the following: the device was paired with headphones via Bluetooth; the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature and the automatic brightness adjustment feature are disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2016 using preproduction iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. The playlist contained 358 unique songs purchased from the iTunes Store (encoded in AAC 256 kbps format). Default settings were used, except for the following: the device was paired with headphones via Bluetooth; the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature and the automatic brightness adjustment feature are disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in March 2016 using preproduction iPhone SE units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. The playlist contained 358 unique songs purchased from the iTunes Store (encoded in AAC 256 kbps format). Default settings were used except for the following: the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature and the automatic brightness adjustment feature are disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2015 using preproduction iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. The playlist contained 358 unique songs purchased from the iTunes Store (encoded in AAC 256 kbps format). Default settings were used except for the following: the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature and the automatic brightness adjustment feature are disabled.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2014 using preproduction iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus units and software over GSM and CDMA networks. The playlist contained 358 unique songs purchased from the iTunes Store (encoded in AAC 256 kbps format). Default settings were used except for the following: the device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network; The Wi-Fi request feature and the automatic brightness adjustment feature are disabled.
An important factor influencing the choice of a smartphone is its operating time. A modern person spends a long time every day on social networks, communicates a lot and consumes a large amount of content. It is clear that in such a rhythm, few devices can withstand a charge for 24 hours. And the iPhone is no exception in this sense.
The vaunted optimization of software and hardware is offset by the costs of maintaining a display that has grown well in diagonal size. Therefore, if you don’t want to be left in the middle of a working day with a discharged smartphone, we recommend that you listen to some tips that will help you save precious energy, verified!
Stated capabilities
So, what are the initial characteristics of the operating time of iPhones? It’s just that the “six” is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 1810 mAh, and the 6 Plus, due to the larger screen, is much larger - 2915 mAh. What do these numbers mean? This is what the manufacturer promises us.
But in fact, the given data are averages, although Apple, very far-sightedly, always downplays them a little, rounding the obtained figures down. After all, each user uses their gadget differently, opens different applications or makes more calls, etc. In general, in practice, the iPhone 6 reliably survives until the end of the day, even when fully loaded, and the 6 Plus can even last a couple of days, provided it is used continuously. For modern realities - with intense loads on smartphones, these are quite acceptable limits.
However, when compared with their closest competitors, according to test results, iPhones are not leaders in terms of operating time.
As you can see, the “plus” version is much more “tenacious”, although its results are far from the highest in the rating. Although, when surfing the Internet, its level is not bad at all. 
Causes of rapid discharge and their elimination
It has been noticed that the iPhone discharges the fastest while watching video files, playing games with complex graphic effects, and surfing social networks. Downloading and installing iOS update packages (especially over the air) also requires enormous amounts of energy. Therefore, in such cases, always put it on charge, otherwise an inappropriately dead battery will provoke at least an update error, and in the worst case scenario, you will have to completely restore the device.
A significant portion of the iPhone's charge is consumed completely unnoticed by some installed applications. They determine your location in the background using built-in geolocation functions, automatically update, etc., and most often you don’t even know about it. Because of this, the operating time of the communicator is significantly reduced. Therefore, it makes sense to disable the background processes of all non-critical applications.
We also recommend blocking their ability to access smartphone services by going from settings to Privacy, and then to the geolocation services menu. Having selected the necessary applications, set a ban on them from tracking your location by activating the “Never” mode
The use of dynamic screensavers also has a negative impact on the duration of work. There is no benefit from them other than “they look cool,” and they drain energy every time you surf the iPhone menu.
Often the cause of a rapid drop in battery level is a weak or unstable signal from a cell tower. It is usually better on the upper floors of buildings, but in basements or buildings with solid reinforced concrete walls the signal is constantly deteriorated by interference. The system automatically throws additional energy onto the antenna in order to enhance reception in every possible way and maintain a stable connection to the network. It is not surprising that in such conditions, users’ battery drains at an unenviable rate.
Let's save the charge
Disabling automatic display brightness adjustment can effectively reduce energy consumption. Set it to the default manually, somewhere around the middle of the scale. Everything will be perfectly visible as it is, but there will be savings in resources.
Another undoubtedly effective way to extend is to use external case, with battery function. An additional battery is built inside it, which can provide additional charge equivalent to the battery capacity of an iPhone, and some models have even larger volumes. They do not affect the appearance or functionality of the smartphone in any way; they look like an ordinary protective case. At the same time, when connected to a power source, they allow the gadget itself to be charged first, and then the case.
There are even models for tourists - with solar energy generator. Small photocells manage to gather enough resources to make a call, view a compass or a map of the area.
It is very effective from time to time to clean out the accumulated software “garbage” that is no longer used, but takes up space in memory. The processor spends additional power, and therefore extra energy, searching for relevant files, shoveling through the entire heap of software each time. Therefore, if you played a game, for example, if you didn’t like it, we delete it completely, etc. All this applies to any application. Ban the annoying sending of Push notifications; they “wake up” the iPhone operating system every time to notify you of incoming messages.
Experienced users also recommend not completely quitting frequently used applications, since in the end their repeated loading and unloading will consume much more charge than passive sleep mode. Moreover, they are not even in the background (unless, of course, you have disabled auto-update for them), and when you return to them, the previously started session simply continues.
Charge quickly
If you need to provide in a short time fastest battery recharging– put your iPhone into airplane mode for a while. In this case, the radio modules will be turned off, and all the energy received will flow into the battery.
To do this, go through the settings to the appropriate item and move the slider on the right to the active state.
Or call up the control point from the Home menu with a bottom-up gesture and press “airplane”.
After this, a characteristic icon will appear on the iPhone screen.
By the way, to save battery, you can do this whenever you don’t need to be in touch (on vacation, or when the cell signal is bad, for example). And at the same time, you can use all the other functions of the smartphone - listen to music, take photos, use Wi-Fi, etc.
Cost tracking
The latest version of the system shell, iOS 8, provides a very convenient built-in service that allows you to track which of the applications you use drains the battery the most. You can find it in Settings, in the General section - "Statistics". Let's see what the iOS informer will show us.
The entire list of the most expensive programs is displayed, displaying statistics and dynamics for a day or a week. Thanks to it, it is very convenient to track and analyze which software draws the most energy and minimize these wastes.
First of all, you should pay attention to the ratio of use and waiting time. If these numbers are approximately the same, it means that installed applications are constantly running on the smartphone in the background. They constitute a significant part of program costs.
Most often, this is due to social networks such as Facebook or VKontakte that are overly “intrusive” in terms of additional add-ons.
It has been verified that just disabling access to geolocation and banning background updates reduces energy consumption by almost 5%.
What does Apple recommend to extend the battery life of the Sixes? First of all, the temperature conditions for storage and operation must be observed; the permissible limits are in the range from -20 to +35 °C. The most comfortable conditions: 16 - 22 °C. It is also recommended to remove thick cases while charging to prevent the iPhone from overheating, otherwise the battery may swell and be damaged irreversibly.
You also need to regularly update the firmware, since each new release often improves the system's energy efficiency.
If you plan not to use the gadget for a long time, store it in a cool place with a half-charged battery. Otherwise, when fully charged, it will inevitably lose part of its capacity, and when fully charged, it may completely lose the ability to charge.
It is worth noting that all the same, after some time the battery inevitably loses part of its resource. Its capacity gradually decreases. According to the manufacturer, after five hundred iPhone charging cycles, it drops to almost 80%. Considering that iPhones are usually charged once every day or two, then on average the battery lasts more than a year and a half. Then it is advisable to change it. Moreover, you will have to do this at a service center, since you need to disassemble half the housing to remove the old one and install a new unit. And if you have not performed such work before, then it is better not to take risks, so as not to damage, out of ignorance, the connecting cables or the board.
iPhone 6s And iPhone 6s Plus equipped with a slightly smaller battery than iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus. However, Apple says that even with a smaller battery, the battery life of the new iPhones will remain the same as last year's models, thanks to the energy-efficient A9 processor, improved cellular transceiver and other technical innovations.
If you still think that your brand new iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus does not hold charge enough, we have several ways to fix it.
Specifications
The iPhone 6s Plus comes with a 3.82-volt battery with a capacity of 10.45 watt-hours (2,750 milliamp-hours); iPhone 6s - with a battery of 3.82 V and 6.55 Wh (1715 mAh). For comparison, the battery characteristics of the previous generation iPhones were 3.82 V, 11.1 Wh (2915 mAh) for the iPhone 6 Plus and 3.82 V, 6.91 Wh (1810 mAh) for the iPhone 6.
What to expect from the battery?
Before we jump into ways to extend battery life, it's important to figure out how long your new iPhone can actually last to see if concerns about battery life are justified. Here is the information from the official Apple website.
Of course, these estimates depend on exactly how you use your iPhone: for example, if you listen to music offline using a music app rather than downloading it over LTE/3G/Wi-Fi, the battery will last significantly longer.
The device usage time and time spent in standby mode can be tracked in the section After the last full charge in Settings (Settings -> Battery).
“Usage” is the time the iPhone is “awake” after the last charge. The device is “awake” during a conversation, viewing mail, listening to music, using the Internet, messaging, and also, for example, when automatically updating mail in standby mode.
Charge percentage
By default, iOS displays your battery level in the top right corner of the screen. You can track it more effectively by turning on the charge percentage display. To do this, go to Settings -> Battery and turn on the switch Charge percentage.
Now that you know how long your battery can last and can track charge percentage, here are 9 ways to effectively manage and improve your battery life.
1. Battery usage
First of all, you need to understand how battery power is consumed. In iOS 8, Apple introduced the “ Battery usage“, which allows you to track the energy consumption of each application. This feature has been greatly improved in iOS 9. Now it shows how long a particular application was used and was also in standby mode. Due to this, you can identify the most power-hungry applications.
Access Battery Usage on iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus
- Run Settings
- Go to Battery
Here you can see applications and services (such as Lock and Home), draining your battery. By default, applications that have consumed energy in the last 24 hours are shown. You can also see a list of applications that have consumed energy over the past 4 days; To do this, click on the Last 4 days button. By clicking on the clock button, you will see how long the applications were in use and in standby mode.
Finding demanding applications
“Battery usage” allows us to know how much energy is consumed by various applications and services. It should be noted that a program that has consumed a large amount of battery power is not necessarily “eating a lot” or not optimized. Perhaps you just use it often, or it was working in standby mode.
Applications at the top of the list, which are not often used by you, may cause reasonable concern. The iPhone can also tell you exactly how an app was using energy; for example, in the previous screenshot, Mail consumed energy in standby mode.
What's next
Let's say you find an application that is using too much energy. Here are a few things you can do, especially if the application is made by a third party:
- If this app is not vital, just uninstall it
- Applications can run in standby mode. It might make sense to permanently turn off programs like VoIP, navigation, and online radio when you're not using them; Such applications consume a large amount of battery. It is worth noting that it is better to turn off those applications that you really do not need. It is harmful to turn off everything at all; it can also negatively affect the life of your battery. You can disable an application by double-clicking the Home button, finding it in the list that opens and dragging its icon up.
- If you don't want to disable an app, you might want to disable geolocation for it ( Settings -> Confidentiality -> Location services) and updates ( Settings -> Basic -> Content Update) to reduce energy consumption. Next we will look in detail at how this is done.
2. Location services
When installing a program, it often asks for permission to access additional features (such as geolocation), and we often give this permission without thinking. However, location-based apps can consume a lot of power. So it makes sense to figure out which apps should be allowed to track your position.
The best method is to turn off geolocation for all applications first. This can be done via Confidentiality -> Location services. Once geolocation is disabled, select the apps you can allow access to and enable geolocation for each one. Also, pay attention to the new feature introduced in iOS 8.
Use geolocation only while using the application
In iOS 8, a new feature was added to the geolocation settings “ When using the program“, its meaning is that the application gains access to geolocation during its direct use, and not always. This can be useful for apps like the App Store that don't need constant location tracking.
You can see which apps have recently used geolocation in Settings -> Confidentiality -> Location services. Apps that have recently used your location will be marked with a compass arrow. By clicking on an application, you will see geolocation settings for it; Click on When using a program to set this setting for the application. Thus, geolocation for it will be enabled only when it itself (or part of it) is available on the phone screen. As you can see in the screenshot below, iOS tells you that the App Store app needs geolocation to “find relevant apps available nearby.”
Unfortunately, even a year after the introduction of this feature, it is not supported by all manufacturers, so this option may not be available for some applications.
If you accidentally disable geolocation for an app that needs it, the permission prompt will appear again the next time you launch it.
3. Content Update
Apple added a smart multitasking system in iOS 7, this system allows applications to operate on data while in idle mode. Although Apple is constantly working to optimize power consumption, it is possible that older iOS devices lacked this feature. To turn off background updates, go to Settings -> Basic -> Content Update and disable them for apps like Facebook and other apps that don't really need them. Background updates are a great thing, but not everyone needs them.
One of the biggest sources of battery problems, according to a former Apple employee, is the Facebook app; he recommends turning off geolocation and content updating for this application. In some cases, the improvement in energy consumption due to this is really noticeable. Facebook continues to work on optimizing its app so it may not have to do this in the future.
4. Push function in the Mail application
Push can cause rapid battery drain. To see if this option is enabled, go to Settings -> Mail, addresses, calendars -> .
Setting Push means you receive instant reminders when you receive new mail, but if Fetch is enabled, mail will be searched every 15 minutes, 30 minutes, hourly, or when you turn on the Mail app (manually).
If you use multiple email accounts, it might be a good idea to disable Push for those that don't need instant notification of new messages and switch to Select. The longer the sampling interval is chosen, the better for the battery, so reminders can be customized according to the importance of each email account.
5. Check the cellular signal
If you live or work in an area with poor coverage or without LTE, it's wise to turn it off so that searching for an LTE signal doesn't waste your battery power. To do this, go to Settings -> Basic -> Cellular data -> Turn on LTE / 4G and click on Off.
6. Economy mode
If your phone is almost empty, but you can connect it to a power source after a while, turn on power saving mode. This can be done via Settings-> Battery by pressing the corresponding switch. Eco mode allows you to reduce energy consumption by disabling new mail searches, background updates, automatic downloads, and some visual effects. According to Apple, this mode can provide 3 additional hours of device operation.
You will be automatically prompted to enter Eco mode as soon as the battery charge drops below 20%, and this mode will be disabled when the battery is more than 80% charged.
7. Basic settings
Note that the following methods involve disabling those things that you personally do not need. We don't recommend that you turn off some features just to reduce power consumption, because then why use the iPhone at all?
Reminder Center Widgets
The reminder center can contain widgets such as Review for today, Review for tomorrow, currency rates widget and any other widgets you added. Look through the list of widgets and remove those that you don’t really need, because they can waste energy, including geolocation.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Reminder Center. Next you need to go to the tab Today and press the button Change. Clicking on the red button in the window that opens will disable the corresponding widget.
Disable dynamic wallpaper
iOS 7 introduced dynamic, i.e. animated wallpaper for the main screen and idle screen. Such wallpapers load the processor and consume battery power. If you have dynamic wallpapers turned on and still feel like your battery is low, you can change them via Settings -> Wallpaper -> Choose new wallpaper; just choose static wallpaper in Pictures or any of your photos. On iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, you can also choose live wallpapers, but they can also consume extra power because they animate when pressed.
Disabling motion and parallax effects
Apple has added several dynamic and physics effects to the iOS 7 interface to make some of its elements easier to understand. Some of these effects even involve the gyroscope, which leads to increased energy costs. These effects can be disabled in Settings -> Basic -> Universal access -> Decrease movement by pressing the switch.
Disable automatic App Store updates
Apps downloaded through the App Store are automatically updated in the background, but if you don't really need it, you can turn off this feature by going to Settings -> iTunesAppStore, scrolling to the section Automatic downloads and pressing the switch Updates. In the same window, you can prohibit the use of cellular communications for automatic downloads and iTunes Match.
Disable unnecessary Spotlight elements
Spotlight can search for a variety of information across Apps, Contacts, Music, Podcasts, Mail, Events, and more, but you might only need it for Apps, Contacts, and Music, for example. Disable search among content you don't need in Settings -> Basic -> Search Spotlight.
Disabling Push
If you receive a large number of push reminders, this may take a toll on your battery, so turn off Push for infrequently used apps via Settings -> Reminders by clicking on the corresponding application in the list.
- If you rarely use Bluetooth, turn it off in Settings -> Basic -> Bluetooth.
- Reduce the auto-lock time so that the screen backlight turns off faster. You can set up auto-locking via Settings-> Basic -> Auto-lock; Available options are 30 seconds (iOS 9), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 minutes.
- Of course, you know that Wi-Fi uses up battery power, but not everyone knows that one of the most energy-consuming processes is searching for an available network. If the search is carried out regularly, this will inevitably affect the condition of your battery. To disable this feature, run Settings, go to Wi-Fi and turn off Confirm connection. Note that in this case, the iPhone will connect to familiar networks automatically, but if none of them is available, then the network must be selected manually. By default this feature is disabled.
- Decreasing screen brightness may increase device operating time. You can adjust the brightness yourself as you wish, or you can enable the option Auto brightness, adapting the screen to external lighting. To do this, go to Settings -> Brightness and screen. By default this option is enabled.
- Turn off geolocation for the Diagnostics and Usage, Set Time Zone, and Geolocation iAd services ( Settings -> Confidentiality -> Services geolocation –> System services).
8. Troubleshooting
Restarting iPhone
Press and hold the Lock and Home buttons simultaneously for at least 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears.
Resetting network settings
Reconfigure the network to Settings -> Basic -> Reset -> Reset settings networks. This will reset all network settings, including passwords, VPN and APN.
Maintaining battery life
Apple recommends going through a full discharge/charge cycle (draining the battery completely and then fully charging it) at least once a month. So, if you haven't done this before, it's time to try it. This allows you to more accurately calibrate the battery charge indicator.
9. Hard reset iPhone
This is not an ideal method, but rather a last resort. If you resorted to using a backup of your iPhone, then problems with the battery may be caused by errors in this backup. Try resetting your iPhone ( Settings -> Basic -> Reset -> Erase content and settings) and configure the phone again (not from the backup). Before doing this, make a backup of your iPhone via iTunes or iCloud, or save content (photos, videos) manually using Dropbox or Google+.
Some users claim that their device's battery lasts longer after a full rollback.
People are sometimes distrustful of such articles because their authors recommend simply turning off functions. However, our goal is not to tell you to disable everything, but to provide information about many different settings so that you can disable what you don't need in order to extend the operating time of your device.
How long does your iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus last? Can it last all day without recharging?
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Generation iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus In terms of operating time, 2014 was supposed to put an end to the looming problem with autonomy in previous Apple smartphones, when under certain loads and tireless software improvements, they could hardly withstand a full working day from morning to evening. Owners of older models have to resort to tricks in the settings of iOS 11 or completely abandon veteran models.
The autonomy of the iPhone 6 line still shows good results, unless the battery of the latest model is in good condition, or it has been replaced with a new one. You can determine whether it is worn out by following the instructions for Apple iOS devices, as well as by finding out how long the iPhone 6 and its enlarged companion, the iPhone 6 Plus, hold a charge normally and as a result of expert assessments, which we will discuss in detail below.
How long do iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus hold a charge according to the standard instructions?
Apple demonstrates autonomy indicators, which are measured in laboratory conditions. Marketers talk about improvements during the presentation and show them as percentages relative to previous generations.
Apple iPhone 6 autonomy
Autonomy of Apple iPhone 6 Plus
What are the battery specifications of iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6?
The battery capacity of iPhone 6 and 6 plus differs significantly due to the ability to place a more powerful battery in a model with a larger body.
- Apple iPhone 6 - non-removable, lithium polymer, 1810 mAh (6.9 Wh);
- Apple iPhone 6 Plus - non-removable, lithium polymer, 2915 mAh (11.1 Wh).
Official iPhone 6 battery life test:
- standby time - 10 days (250 hours);
- listening to music - 50 hours;
- HD video on the turned on screen - 11 hours;
- Wi-Fi with display enabled - 11 hours;
- Internet surfing in 3G/4G networks - 10 hours;
- talk time in 3G networks is 14 hours.
Official iPhone 6 Plus battery life test:
- standby time - 16 days (384 hours);
- listening to music - 80 hours;
- HD video on the turned on screen - 14 hours;
- Wi-Fi with display enabled - 12 hours;
- Internet surfing in 3G/4G networks - 12 hours;
- talk time in 3G networks is 24 hours.
Independent iPhone 6 battery test from GSMArena experts
Independent iPhone 6 Plus battery test at GSMArena
The increased screen size of the “Plus” version negatively affects the process of Internet surfing and largely depends on the optimization of the software, iOS and general device settings. Pay attention to this when you consider the operating time of the iPhone 6 Plus.
Rating iPhone 6 and 6 Plus for autonomy in PhoneArena
Experts from the well-known authoritative publication PhoneArena also use a universal laboratory test for autonomy using a web script simulating user activity and setting the screen brightness to 200 nits. Based on the results, the minimum value is determined for how long you can actively interact with your smartphone without recharging.
What to do if Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are quickly discharged?
You found out how long the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus hold a charge in different modes of use and can compare the performance of your phone. The results are provided from completely different sources, including independent tests from trusted and authoritative publications. And if your device works less, then use the following recommendations.
