The GPS (Global Positioning System) present in the smartphone shows your exact location by taking a signal from satellites. Along with this, it also takes help from mobile networks and Wi-Fi so that the location can make tracking and fast and correct. That is, when you keep the location on, the phone constantly connects the satellite and network and exchanges data. This process increases battery consumption.
By keeping the location on, the consumption of the battery depends on many things-like which app you are running the phone’s processor, how much power-focus is and how many apps GPS are using in the background. If you are constantly navigation with Google Maps, then the cost of battery is the highest. The battery can fall from 6% to 15% in 1 hour.
If the location is current for an app in the background such as weather app or fitness tracker, it can eat battery from 1% to 3% per hour. Battery consumption in high-end smartphones is slightly less because GPS chips and processors have more power-focus.
By keeping the location on, the phone has to catch GPS signal continuously. When you are on a trip or go to the area with a weak network, the phone spends more power. Apart from this, many apps keep accessing your location quietly in the background, which ends the battery rapidly.
If you want the battery not fall too much despite the location on the location, then these tips can help. Control App Permissions, allow only those apps to location in which it is necessary. This will update the location on low frequency and save the battery. Set the location on the While Using App instead of Always on. Use Wi-Fi and Mobile Data correctly-Location trekking from Wi-Fi is more power-efficient. Turn off the location when there is no need.
Keeping the location on is necessary for the smartphone but it affects the battery. In general, it eats low battery in the background, but the apps like navigation may end the battery rapidly. Therefore, it is prudent to turn on the location only when needed and keep the app permission under control. By doing this, your battery will last longer and the performance of the phone will also remain better.
Published at : 23 Sep 2025 08:20 AM (IST)
