5 easy ways to make your phone battery last longer

A phone battery is a consumable — but with a few simple habits you can keep it healthy far longer. Here are the tips we share with customers every day.

1. Avoid charging to 100% all the time

Keeping your battery between roughly 20% and 80% reduces wear. Many phones now have an "optimised charging" setting — turn it on.

2. Use a genuine charger

Cheap, uncertified chargers deliver unstable power that ages your battery faster — and can be a safety risk. A proper genuine charger is one of the best investments you can make.

3. Lower your screen brightness

The screen is the single biggest battery drain. Auto-brightness, or a slightly dimmer manual setting, makes a noticeable difference.

4. Close what you're not using

Background apps refreshing location and data quietly drain power. Review which apps run in the background and switch off the ones you don't need.

5. Keep it cool

Heat is a battery's worst enemy. Avoid leaving your phone on the dashboard or charging it under a pillow.

Tip: if your battery already drains too fast, pop into A-One Jaya — a genuine battery replacement is quick and affordable.