Tired of seeing Low Battery pop-up on iPhone? Here are 5 simple display settings to improve your battery life

Keep your iPhone going for longer

21 Jan 2026, 03:00 · TechRadar

Features By Jamie Richards published 21 January 2026

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One of the best parts of using an iPhone is getting to use its display – Apple’s mobile screens are renowned for their sharpness, color accuracy, and, on ProMotion-enabled devices, smooth refresh rates.

However, powering that display can drain a lot of battery life – especially if you’re outdoors or in another environment that requires high brightness.

iPhones are pretty efficient devices, but their batteries are typically a touch smaller than comparable phones from other brands, which means battery-saving tips can be especially useful for Apple users.

Keep scrolling for five simple and easy display settings you can change to extend your iPhone’s battery life.

Turn down the brightness

Modern iPhones have very bright screens that can really put pressure on the battery (Image credit: Jacob Krol/Future)

Turning down your display brightness is a tried-and-tested way to conserve battery life on any phone, including iPhones. It might be a well-known tip, but it’s as true now as it ever was, especially since maximum brightness levels have steadily increased over the years.

Luckily, it’s incredibly easy to turn down your brightness. Just head to the Control Center by swiping down on the top-right corner of the phone’s screen, and pull the slider with a sun icon down to a lower level.

Your phone’s backlight is a major power draw, so keeping brightness low (but still visible enough that you aren’t straining your eyes) is a great way to conserve some battery.

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