A new study has found that using a VPN connection will make your smartphone consume more battery.
VPNs have become an indispensable tool for many modern internet users , whether for security reasons or more practical reasons like bypassing geo-restrictions. But does constant VPN use on your smartphone have a significant impact on battery life?
VPN is very popular in today's technological life.
According to a recent test, the answer is not so simple. The test used the popular NordVPN app on four different smartphones: the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, Realme GT 6, Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
The results showed that in standby mode, having a VPN enabled had little to no impact on battery life. However, with continuous internet access, a VPN could reduce battery life by 1-17%, depending on the device.
Phones using VPN connections will consume more battery than usual.
Still, using a VPN offers significant benefits, including information security, online anonymity, bypassing data caps, and accessing geo-blocked services, so sacrificing a little battery life for these benefits may be worth it, especially if you frequently use public Wi-Fi.
Overall, VPNs can impact your phone's battery life, but the impact will vary depending on your device and usage. However, the benefits of a VPN can far outweigh the small drop in battery life.
