Does 5G use more battery?

Published on 27/10/2026 in Mobile & smartphones 

5G can use more battery than 4G. However, the difference depends on your smartphone, network coverage and how you use your device. So you don't necessarily need to turn off 5G to save battery life. Discover which factors affect battery consumption and which settings can help.

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