In April, Samsung rolled out a major update for the Galaxy S23 lineup, and soon a wave of user complaints emerged about shorter battery life. Reports circulated on the Online version of IXBT and echoed across various channels, including the Samsung technical support forum and social networks, where Galaxy S23 owners voiced concerns that power consumption appeared to spike after the update.
The April firmware brought several enhancements, notably improvements to camera performance. Yet many Galaxy S23 users noted a higher standby drain, with battery loss rising from about 2-3% per hour to roughly 5-6% per hour in idle mode.
Samsung has not yet provided a formal response to these reports. Analysts and users alike anticipate a forthcoming software patch or another update aimed at stabilizing battery life without sacrificing feature performance.
Earlier discussions and analyses highlighted which Android and iOS apps tend to be the heaviest on energy use, offering context for users who want to optimize their device settings and app activity to extend battery life (IXBT Online). This ongoing situation underscores the importance of firmware optimization and proactive battery management, especially for flagship devices where users rely on peak performance throughout the day.