How much battery does the always-on screen consume on iPhone? Ever since Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro arrived with its always-on display, the most frequently asked question from users is how much battery this feature consumes.
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Apple had launched the first version of its iPhone 14 Pro always-on screen with wallpapers and notifications always visible, which seemed a bit much for some users.
With iOS 16.2, Apple has listened to those looking for more customization by allowing you to disable the wallpaper and notifications for the always-on display. This choice makes the always-on screen on iPhone very similar to the experience that has long been available on Android.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max with wallpaper and notifications always on does not consume much battery.
- Always-on screen with wallpaper = 0.8% more battery drain per hour
- Always-on screen with no background = 0.6% more battery drain per hour
An important detail to remember is that the always-on screen is automatically deactivated in these cases:
- The iPhone is placed face down
- The iPhone is in your pocket or purse
- The Sleep Focus function is active
- Low power mode is active
- The iPhone is connected to CarPlay
- The Continuity Camera is being used
- The user has not used the iPhone for a while
- The iPhone detects that you’ve walked away from it by tracking a paired Apple Watch
Still speaking of tests, in the worst case the always-on screen can consume