The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's battery does drain faster when 5G is enabled compared to using LTE or Wi-Fi. This is primarily due to the nature of 5G technology, which often requires the device to maintain connections with both 4G (LTE) and 5G networks simultaneously. This dual connection can lead to increased battery consumption, especially in areas with poor 5G coverage where the phone has to work harder to maintain the signal[4][7].
Key Points:
- 5G vs. LTE: Users have reported that while LTE does drain battery life, 5G tends to consume even more power. This is particularly noticeable when the device is under heavy use, such as streaming or gaming while on a 5G connection[2][3].
- Signal Strength Impact: The battery drain can be exacerbated by weak signal strength. If the phone struggles to maintain a connection, it will consume more power in an attempt to stay connected[3][4].
- Battery Management Tips: To mitigate battery drain while using 5G, users can switch to LTE in settings when high-speed data is not essential. Additionally, enabling power-saving modes and adjusting screen refresh rates can help improve overall battery longevity[1][4].
In summary, enabling 5G on the S23 Ultra does lead to faster battery drain compared to LTE or Wi-Fi, particularly in areas with weak signals or during intensive usage scenarios.
Citations:[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm8h5vxypng
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS23/comments/17bwcj7/does_the_battery_drain_much_faster_on_lte/
[3] https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/1704y89/update_on_disappointing_battery_life_s23_ultra/
[4] https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-to-do-if-the-battery-of-my-new-phone-seems-to-be-draining-faster/
[5] https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s23-series/causes-of-significant-battery-drain-in-s23-ultra-after-may-24/td-p/10012363
[6] https://www.esrgear.com/blog/10-fixes-to-solve-samsung-s24-ultra-battery-draining-fast/
[7] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/maximizing-battery-life-your-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-seo-specialist-k4mpc