Samsung Galaxy S4: Battery life - this is how long the battery lasts

The battery of the Samsung Galaxy S4 is with 2,600 mAh a whole 500 mAh larger than the battery of the predecessor model. We'll show you here what effect this larger battery has on the smartphone's battery life and what settings you can use to extend the runtime.

This is what you need to know about the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy S4

The Samsung Galaxy S4 has a battery with a capacity of 2,600 mAh, which lasts up to 12 hours without recharging. However, the exact battery life depends on what you use the device for.

• If you do not use the Samsung Galaxy S4, but only operate it in standby mode, the battery lasts for around 140 hours.
• If you only use the smartphone for making calls and do not send any data via the Internet, the battery life is only just under 14 hours.
• Surfing with your Samsung Galaxy S4 on the Internet, this is possible for about 9 hours without having to recharge the battery.
• Use your Samsung smartphone to watch videos, the battery life is again a little more than 10 hours.

How to extend the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy S4

If you want to extend the battery life of your Samsung Galaxy S4, there are a few things to consider. For example, it is not only recommended to install a task manager to disable data usage in the background, but also to turn off all unused connections, such as GPS or Bluetooth. The battery life can also be extended by reducing the display brightness and lowering the illumination time of the screen.