A recent survey conducted by Payless Power involving over 1,000 Americans sought to understand their perceptions of battery life in Android and iOS phones. This aspect is crucial to smartphone users as diminished battery life can render phones unusable.
Surprisingly, the survey revealed that a significant portion of respondents lacks knowledge about their phones’ batteries, with 55% unaware of the materials used to manufacture smartphone batteries. Among participants, Android users (48%) demonstrated slightly more knowledge than iPhone users (42%).
The survey also explored the environmental considerations surrounding smartphone batteries. While 28% of users, regardless of device, claimed that battery sustainability did not influence their purchasing decisions, 56% expressed a willingness to pay extra for a phone utilizing sustainable batteries.
When it comes to disposing of old devices, iPhone owners appear to have an advantage. Approximately 60% of iPhone users trade in their older models for new ones, while only 39% of Android users do the same.
Android users are more likely to store their old devices, recycle them, or simply discard them. The survey found that more iPhone users (31%) noticed a decline in battery performance within the first year compared to 27% of Android users.
Notably, 18% of participants reported switching brands due to battery longevity issues. Interestingly, 22% of Android users transitioned from an iPhone to seek better battery life, while only 15% of iPhone users moved to Android for the same reason.
While concerns about battery life provoke anxiety for many users—41% becoming worried when their battery dips to 15%-29%—the survey highlighted a surprising tendency. About 75% of users stated they would delete an AI-based app if it could enhance battery life.
Ultimately, 59% of respondents believed Android phones boasted better battery life compared to 41% who felt that iPhones performed better.