Phone battery draining fast: causes and fixes (2026)
From background apps to a worn-out battery: how to figure out what's actually eating your charge
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Mobile Editor, Smartphones & Tablets
34 published articles
Lucia covers the smartphone and tablet market, with an eye for readers choosing between several similar models. Her guides and comparisons are built to help reach a decision, not just to list specs.

From background apps to a worn-out battery: how to figure out what's actually eating your charge

The digital SIM that's replaced the physical card on more and more smartphones

From USB Power Delivery to 100W proprietary protocols: how it works and what actually matters

Five smartphones that deliver the most in the 500-euro price bracket: battery life, cameras, and design compared

Two different ways to get the best of your ecosystem without paying flagship prices

Every criterion worth weighing before buying a new phone, from the display to the battery

iPhone 17e, Pixel 10 and 10A, OPPO Reno 15 Pro, vivo V70, Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, and POCO F8 Pro compared

Not the absolute best, but the best for how you actually use it: productivity, photography, compactness, power, and gaming compared

From budget under 150 euros to the premium tier: one recommended model for every price bracket

Complete guide with Find My Device and other free tools
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