Large mobile games often require significant processor performance, high screen refresh rates, and network resources for a smooth experience. Therefore, increased power consumption during gaming, compared to light daily use, is normal. Especially for games with high graphics and high frame rates, device power consumption will further increase. Please rest assured, this usually doesn't mean your phone has a fault. By making reasonable setting adjustments, you can effectively reduce power consumption and extend gaming battery life.
Tips for Optimizing Gaming Battery Life:
I. Optimize Game Graphics and Performance Settings
1. Adjust In-Game Graphics and Frame Rate
While high resolution, high frame rates, and full special effects offer an ultimate visual experience, they also significantly increase processor load and boost power consumption. We suggest going into the game's settings menu and moderately lowering the overall graphics quality, effect levels, or resolution. For example, set graphics to standard or smooth, and frame rate to a balanced level. This can greatly save power while ensuring smooth gameplay.
2. Adjust System Performance Mode
To achieve ultimate performance, some users might enable GT Mode or select High Performance Mode in the Game Assistant. This keeps the processor running at high speed, leading to a sharp increase in battery drain. If battery life is more important to you, we recommend pulling down the notification center to turn off GT Mode, or adjusting the performance mode in the Game Assistant to Balanced Mode to balance performance and power consumption.
II. Improve Operating Environment and Background
1. Clear Background Applications
If many other apps are running in the background while you're gaming, they will take up extra system resources and consume power. We recommend making it a good habit to clear background apps with one tap in the Recent Tasks view before starting a game. Also, we suggest launching games through the system's built-in Game Assistant or Game Space. The system will automatically optimize resource allocation, freeze irrelevant background processes, and improve energy efficiency.
2. Check Network Signal Status
Playing games in areas with weak or unstable signals forces your phone to increase antenna power and frequently search for a signal to maintain data connection, leading to a sharp rise in power consumption. We recommend gaming in areas with strong Wi-Fi signals or good mobile network coverage. If you notice high network latency, try switching your network environment. This will not only prevent lag but also reduce battery drain caused by signal searching.
III. Adjust Audio and Visual Output Settings
1. Enable Auto Screen Brightness Adjustment
Keeping the screen at maximum brightness for extended periods is one of the main reasons for battery drain. We suggest enabling auto screen brightness adjustment during gaming, allowing your phone to automatically match the appropriate brightness to the ambient light. If the environment is dark, manually lowering the screen brightness can significantly reduce power consumption.
2. Adjust Volume or Use Headphones
Playing audio loudly through the speakers for extended periods increases speaker power consumption. We suggest moderately lowering the external volume. If possible, using wired headphones or low-power Bluetooth headphones for gaming not only provides a more immersive experience but also saves more battery compared to using the external speakers.
If the above methods do not solve your problem, please back up your data in advance and go to the nearest realme service center with your purchase certificate for testing.
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