Reduce power consumption with Light performance mode on your Galaxy device

Last Update date : Aug 18. 2023

Light performance mode is a feature that  prioritises battery life and cooling efficiency. It partially adjusts the device's processing speed to improve battery consumption. When operating in Light performance mode, the device can use less performance power compared to normal mode with no impact to internet surfing, social media, phone calls or video playback.

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Activate Light performance mode using the Settings menu

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Step 1. Open the Settings menu, and then tap Battery and device care.

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Step 2. Tap Battery.

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Step 3. Scroll down to and tap More battery settings.

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Step 4. Tap Performance profile.

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Step 5. Tap Light.

Activate Light performance mode using the Quick settings panel

Once you have enabled Light Performance mode using the steps in the previous section, you can easily turn it off or on using the Quick settings panel.

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Step 1. Using two fingers, swipe down from the top of your device’s screen to open the Quick settings panel. Then, tap More options (the three vertical dots), and then tap Edit buttons.

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Step 2. Touch and hold the Performance profile icon, and then drag it into the Quick settings panel.

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Step 3. Tap Done.

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Step 4. Tap Performance profile to turn it off and on.

Notes:

  • Light performance mode is supported by Z series and S series models released after the Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Fold4, and S23.
  • Light performance mode is automatically disabled while playing games.

Additional battery saving tips

To reduce power consumption on a Galaxy device, you can follow these tips:

  • Adjust screen brightness: Lower the screen brightness or enable auto-brightness to reduce power usage.
  • Turn off Wi-Fi: Turn this feature back on only when you need to use it.
  • Turn off Bluetooth and GPS: Disable Bluetooth and GPS (Location) when not in use to prevent unnecessary power drain.
  • Enable power-saving mode: Activate the built-in power-saving mode on your device to optimise battery usage.
  • Manage notifications: Minimise the number of notifications or set priority notifications to prevent unnecessary screen wake-ups.
  • Reduce screen timeout: Set a shorter screen timeout duration to turn off the display quickly when idle.
  • Disable unnecessary features: Turn off features like NFC, Always-on display, and vibration feedback if you don't need them.
  • Close unused apps: Close apps running in the background that are not in use to free up system resources.

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