The Samsung Galaxy S5 came with a 2800mAh Li-ion battery, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor. An ultra power saving mode to help extend its battery life for extra day use.
How Do I Know If My Samsung Galaxy S5 Battery Is Bad?
If you use the phone at lesser times, expect a half-day battery usage even without power-saving mode. Lots of internet users mean more battery drainage. Charging your phone regularly also reduces the life cycle of the device. It causes more harm and damage to the battery.
Phone battery depends on its daily usage that’s why most batteries are designed to be used at 80%. A Li-ion battery could last between 2 -3 years. Batteries don’t just die suddenly, it could lose energy and lifecycle due to how it was used.
Here are some signs to know if your battery is bad
- The battery gets bulgy or swelled up
- The battery loses its charge quickly after unplugging
- Battery drains quickly
- Battery gets overheated
- The phone does not get charged after being plugged into a charger
- Phone restarts on its own
To keep your safe and long life
- Don’t let the battery drain completely
- Disable location services
- Update Apps when necessary
- Don’t use bright wallpapers
- Reduce screen brightness