Do mobile data use more battery?

[larditi]

Hi,

I have an unlimited data plan, so almost always keep my mobile data enabled (using 3G). Is that using more battery than disabling it, considering that the mobile data traffic is very limited?

Thanks.

[shihstouch]

Data Connection will cause battery drain, find below details for more...

My battery runs flat too fast

• Disable all data connections over mobile networks to save power when you’re not using the Internet. Doing so does not prevent your phone from transmitting data over other wireless networks.

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• Turn off GPS, Bluetooth™ and Wi-Fi® when you don’t need these features. You can turn them on and off more easily by adding the Quick settings widget to your Home screen.

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• Use Extended standby mode to minimise battery consumption when the screen is inactive.

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• Increase the synchronisation interval for your email, calendar and contacts.

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• Check the battery usage menu in the phone to see which applications use the most power.

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• Close and exit applications that you are not using.
• Lower the screen brightness level.

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• Turn off your phone or activate Airplane mode if you are in an area with no network coverage. Otherwise, your phone repeatedly scans for available networks, and this consumes power.

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• Use an original headset from Sony™ to listen to music. A headset consumes less battery power than the phone’s loudspeakers.
• Disable any live wallpaper.

[Cot88]

3g data connection is the most battery killer smartphone function.

If you want to increase battery life leaving data connection on you can try to:

- Switch from 3g to 2g (that is enough to use whatsapp and sync emails)

- Disable app autosync in background (like push email)

- Use phone when carrier coverage is very good