I doubled iPhone Mini battery life going beyond settings

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 169

  • @elevate4368
    @elevate4368 Рік тому +86

    Your videos feels so refreshing and entertaining to watch.
    They’re different from the generic tech review videos.
    Love how your family comes first in all situations.
    Thanks for these interesting videos.

  • @montellavvv
    @montellavvv Рік тому +221

    I don't even care about the iPhone battery life. I guess I am one of those 5 people more interested in your vlog :D

    • @spasibo_viktor
      @spasibo_viktor Рік тому +6

      6 people, count me in

    • @jennifersweet767
      @jennifersweet767 Рік тому +4

      7 people add me in ;)

    • @ragas_
      @ragas_ Рік тому +3

      #9 in the chat

    • @ebrahim9408
      @ebrahim9408 Рік тому +2

      I don’t even own an iPhone and I’m still watching it

    • @sthsrv
      @sthsrv Рік тому

      9 people, I'm here too

  • @isaactang8881
    @isaactang8881 Рік тому +37

    i like how your tips go beyond extending battery life but also on how to achieve work life balance and also reducing screen time to appreciate the finer things in life

  • @person1501aaa
    @person1501aaa Рік тому +12

    i have never watched a single video of yours ever but after seening this and how unfiltered and funny your videos are especially with bits on your life and the kids is just so sweet and ill deff be waiting for new upload!!

  • @Paul_muunda10
    @Paul_muunda10 Рік тому +12

    I really like this guy and his family.

  • @N1cOn3
    @N1cOn3 Рік тому +6

    Happy to be one of the 5 ppl who care! love u vids man keep on going. 🤘

  • @silveriojohan
    @silveriojohan Рік тому +5

    Thanks to you I gave the 13 Pro + to my daughter and bought the 13 mini, 2 months and totally love it.

  • @tonyarzate90
    @tonyarzate90 10 місяців тому +1

    your content is so enjoyable to watch, keep squeezing in the family bits. I'm really surprised you're not at more subscribers by now. Content and quality is great, keep it up!

  • @yuser0x0.s777
    @yuser0x0.s777 Рік тому +3

    I love your videos because you're not , "just a tech reviewer', you give insights on how the tech product actually work for average normal person, or a parent. keep it up brother, please also review headphones, laptops, etc.

  • @xuus
    @xuus Рік тому +6

    i just got an iPhone 13 mini 1 week ago based on your video about it and i’m loving it! Also i’m a subscriber of your channel since last month and i honestly really really love your videos and the refreshing way with the little outtakes and that it isn’t deadly serious like most of the most other tech videos. Keep going and i really hope for you that your channel will grow!!
    Greetings from Germany :)

    • @dheerajmurthy393
      @dheerajmurthy393 Рік тому +1

      Welcome to the mini club😁

    • @burtdominiquesy113
      @burtdominiquesy113 Рік тому +1

      Hows the battery?

    • @xuus
      @xuus Рік тому

      @@burtdominiquesy113 it’s actually okay, my health is 86% and if i don’t use my phone much i get through one day but if i use it normally i have to charge 1-2 times through the day which is acceptable for me

  • @marp9444
    @marp9444 Рік тому +11

    iPhone 12/13 Mini's were great! just wished Apple made an iPhone 15 Mini because of the USB-C.

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  Рік тому +7

      Yep. I’ll pay iPhone pro money for that 15 mini.

    • @musarra195
      @musarra195 3 місяці тому

      125% agree. Love my 12 mini

  • @eheboi9278
    @eheboi9278 Рік тому +3

    The vlog style presentation of the videos makes them so much more fun to watch .

  • @saprykingo
    @saprykingo 5 місяців тому +1

    Did all of that already, but that's the first video I've seen on the topic that's actually good. Kudos to you!
    I've started using airplane mode when I'm connected to WiFi or when don't expect to receive any important notifications or calls on the go; WiFi uses SO MUCH less battery than cellular, so it only makes sense to turn off cellular service AND STILL receive notifications and calls. You can also set up schedules to start airplane mode via the Shortcuts app. Does wonders with digital hygiene, too!
    My battery use doesn't go beyond 50% on an average day ever since I started doing that.

  • @Solarsystemrdffdfyyhh
    @Solarsystemrdffdfyyhh Місяць тому

    Thank you my iPhone 12 mini was burning power as if I had everything on high settings. Since I bought it used I figured that’s just how it was. Thank you because it’s slowed down a lot!

  • @deprezzzz
    @deprezzzz Рік тому +1

    I can’t believe I’m literally waiting for your videos. They’re amazing!

  • @Arsalan_2210
    @Arsalan_2210 Рік тому +5

    Such a delight to watch your tech videos and reviews my friend. Love the style of videos and the hard work you put in shooting and editing. Its engaging, entertaining and informative all at once! Love from India!

    • @danielblackwell4361
      @danielblackwell4361 10 місяців тому

      learn from this app is a feature switched on for most apps, I turn it off on everything, also turn off siri & search.

  • @pemessh
    @pemessh Рік тому +2

    I love your videos so much so, that I started by liking them first and then watching them. Keep em coming !!!

  • @gauravbahadurb.k.9893
    @gauravbahadurb.k.9893 11 місяців тому +1

    I loved your vlogs... Real life tests and clearly a family man😂💜✨...🙆🏻‍♂️

  • @NomadicRuvee
    @NomadicRuvee Рік тому +3

    Just subscribed to your channel from Sri Lanka! And it is amazing how UA-cam algorithms works lol.. Because couple of minutes ago I was thinking in my head to buy an iPhone 13 mini next month and then I came to UA-cam just to see some random videos not related to iPhone . But the first video suggestion is this one! Feels like we are living inside a simulation!😅

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  Рік тому

      Thanks! Check out our iPhone 13 mini video ua-cam.com/video/esGB3eRyJn8/v-deo.html

  • @Hmsbora
    @Hmsbora Рік тому +3

    Key thing I found with mine which saves a massive chunk of battery was turning 5G/LTE off to 4G only. If you're only using the phone for general web browsing you're not going to see a difference in speed, but doing this I doubled it's life

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  Рік тому +4

      100%
      I turn off 5g right away and only a handful times when I need the speed l turn it on. Even then, I can barely tell.

    • @kev5782
      @kev5782 11 місяців тому +2

      ironically looking at a 13 mini upgrade from my recently broken 7. figured i needed 5g these days, but i guess not 😂

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  11 місяців тому +3

      @@kev5782 the fact that 13 mini has better battery than iPhone 12 regular is nuts.

  • @chillerinstinct1
    @chillerinstinct1 Рік тому

    Dude, literaly every video I watch from you gets a thumbs up!

  • @andrewsartain9870
    @andrewsartain9870 Рік тому +3

    I never save Sam’s videos for later, quickly becoming one my favorite UA-camrs! Also still regretting swapping my 13 mini for a 14 pro 😢- keep up the great work!

    • @senfglas214
      @senfglas214 10 місяців тому

      Still regretting it? Was the ProMotion and better zoom not worth it? That’s my only concern.

  • @DeedUNo
    @DeedUNo 3 місяці тому

    I ❤ ur family style exuberance. Thanks man. !

  • @x3rts
    @x3rts Рік тому

    I made a comment about optimizing and didnt realize you already optimized it, great video!

  • @jorges2000
    @jorges2000 Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much for these tips. Enjoy the vacation.

  • @xanrecreate3703
    @xanrecreate3703 8 місяців тому

    I always love watching these videos the educational and good vibes is always on point ❤

  • @bahadir70
    @bahadir70 Рік тому +14

    Hey, turning off transparency and animation and using the zoomed option in "Display Zoom" in "Display & Brightness"(this reduces the screen's resolution so less power gets used so better battery life) did get me around 25% longer battery life on my iPhone X, tho it did make the experience a bit worse.

    • @joel.calderon
      @joel.calderon Рік тому

      Wow is great battery how much screen on +?

  • @mbs0202
    @mbs0202 Рік тому +1

    Super content as always. Never miss a video mate

  • @m0d_3d69
    @m0d_3d69 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for these tips, it had actually over doubled my 13 mini battery thanks once again :D

  • @hamoudalthanawi6749
    @hamoudalthanawi6749 Рік тому +1

    Love your content, absolutely inspiring.

  • @Unknownuserhtps
    @Unknownuserhtps Рік тому +8

    Quick tip for background app refresh- if you don’t want to do it yourself just turn on low power mode😅

    •  11 місяців тому +1

      It's not the same thing as restricting background app refresh - not even close.

  • @gh0stxx728
    @gh0stxx728 День тому

    Another great thing now possible in 2025 is getting a higher capacity battery fro your 13 Mini .. Ladies and gentlemen I went from the standard 2400 maH to a 9200 maH .. its fantastic I love the 13 Mini wish apple would bring back this size in the future

  • @Albertrossy
    @Albertrossy Рік тому

    I love your channel I just found it. I feel like I’m getting a good review and I feel apart of a family🥰

  • @timcombridge
    @timcombridge Рік тому

    Yooooo that drone shot over the park sent me back - I was there close to two decades ago as a kid!

  • @disd4in08
    @disd4in08 Рік тому

    i don't even have an iPhone but it's your vlog .. great vids always

  • @junsulee2739
    @junsulee2739 Рік тому +1

    아이폰13미니 유저로서…. 정말감사히 구매하겠습니다 ㅠㅠ감사합니다

  • @LennySkurwysyn
    @LennySkurwysyn 24 дні тому

    Great video bro thank you 🙏

  • @chillingpapi5981
    @chillingpapi5981 5 місяців тому

    Good video, like your humor! Subbed

  • @GOKZ888
    @GOKZ888 Рік тому

    I just love this channel.

  • @brendomiryr
    @brendomiryr Рік тому

    Let’s help make UA-cam a full time gig for this man and his family. 😊✌️

  • @UNITYMusics
    @UNITYMusics Рік тому

    Hey! Sam, Hope you have a successful youtube journey!

  • @elevate4368
    @elevate4368 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the battery tips

  • @mikey_r
    @mikey_r Рік тому

    Not the video I expected but really enjoyed it 😊

  • @vihaansuryawanshi5225
    @vihaansuryawanshi5225 Рік тому

    Ur vids are just AMAZING!!!

  • @jdavilape
    @jdavilape 3 місяці тому

    Good vlog, for battery life I have my battery bank 👍

  • @pavanraj8271
    @pavanraj8271 Рік тому

    My fav youtuber❤

  • @RB-nr1um
    @RB-nr1um Рік тому +3

    From a Dad to another Dad… good job!

  • @Jeannemarre
    @Jeannemarre Рік тому +14

    To save battery 🔋 I recommend creating an automation in your shortcuts :
    Automation 1 : When your phone joins any WiFi network SET Mobile Data to OFF
    Automation 2 : When your phone leaves any WiFi network SET Mobile Data to ON
    This will automatically switch between mobile data and WiFi whenever one is available and turn off the other, I saved significant battery doing this

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  Рік тому +4

      Solid. Doing this now

    • @Jeannemarre
      @Jeannemarre Рік тому +1

      @@thesamuelnam also to « extend » the life expectancy of the battery, as Apple can’t be bothered to give us the option to stop charging at 80% and only gives that to 15 pro users, I created an automation that when battery raises above 80% I get a notification or a text to speech to remember to unplug it. You could also do something similar with HomeKit Compatible plugs that switch off once the iPhone reaches 80%. Although to be fair this phone is mostly better used when battery is charged to 100% and then change the battery for a new one once it’s loosing too much potential

    • @Cjmboo
      @Cjmboo Рік тому

      your data is automatically turned off when u on wifi any way so no need to turn that off when on wifi u not gone be on both

    • @Jeannemarre
      @Jeannemarre Рік тому

      @@Cjmboo no it’s not, data is still working in the background to compensate any loss of WiFi signal, if you were to be on a FaceTime call and walk out your house the transition would be almost instant as the data is still functioning in the background. I hope this helps

    • @OGTennyson
      @OGTennyson 5 місяців тому

      Wait. Iphone doesn't switch this off automatically??💀

  • @sikhyabaruah7229
    @sikhyabaruah7229 Рік тому

    tech + vlogs. loving it.

  • @dzulhaxifnasir9104
    @dzulhaxifnasir9104 Рік тому +1

    My iPhone 13 mini's SoT is at 3 hours nowadays. BH at 77%. gotta get it changed soon :)

  • @AmanRaj-gy6qv
    @AmanRaj-gy6qv Рік тому

    Didn’t needed tips, just came for your vlogs 😂

  • @markkimani4511
    @markkimani4511 Рік тому

    i would like it in starlight and also love your videos and i also subbed

  • @siva_durga_k
    @siva_durga_k Рік тому

    I never used an iPhone just here to enjoy your video ❤😂

  • @f11bot
    @f11bot Рік тому +1

    That mail notification schedule I don't think it works that way, you can only change the frequency it checks for stuff if you use fetch, only that changes the refresh rate of mails!
    Other than that, great video, keep it up!!

  • @Joseph-il5yc
    @Joseph-il5yc 8 місяців тому +1

    I turn on airplane mode and Wi-fi calling when at home. The phone still receives calls and txt messages. It will save some battery %.
    I turn off location when at home too. Using a shortcut for this makes it less painful.

  • @PratikChatse
    @PratikChatse Рік тому

    cutest congratulations, ever

  • @nasimahm3d
    @nasimahm3d Рік тому

    Following along with your video - background app refresh has an option to turn them all off on the top. That’s fine with me

  • @myownhut
    @myownhut Рік тому

    SE 2022 is in my wish list 😅

    • @ld3534
      @ld3534 Рік тому

      Yikes why that phone is ass lol

  • @ToFightTheGoodFight
    @ToFightTheGoodFight 6 місяців тому

    I think you're in Australia? I'm watching from Tasmania. I subscribe bro 🇦🇺

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  6 місяців тому

      Thanks fellow Aussie. I’m in Sydney.

  • @Handlecausenecessary
    @Handlecausenecessary Рік тому +1

    Not the only one who commented for a keyboard. For school purpose...

  • @1horatius
    @1horatius Рік тому +1

    Just great !!!

  • @Quincy_010_
    @Quincy_010_ Рік тому

    God bless you and your family

  • @Mohit.Baghell
    @Mohit.Baghell Рік тому

    Videos are funny and interesting too ❤ great job 😊

  • @loffi851
    @loffi851 Рік тому

    Installing icons disables additional functions of the habtic Touch

  • @chae2yng
    @chae2yng Рік тому

    What case do you use Sam? Looks really nice

  • @abishaisatheesh9858
    @abishaisatheesh9858 Рік тому

    Fellow mini user here. Thank you for all that. Also say hi to fat baby and tall fat baby for me. They are a joy to see 😁

  • @arshdeepsingh2054
    @arshdeepsingh2054 Рік тому

    We need a iphone 15 review !

  • @dominiquerichardson706
    @dominiquerichardson706 Рік тому

    I will keep this video to get a refresh

  • @Rarely-cares117
    @Rarely-cares117 Рік тому

    Another one of those 5 people interested in your vlog 😂

  • @ManCaveTV1
    @ManCaveTV1 11 місяців тому +1

    I have heard the mini battery gets better the more you use it.

  • @lazyalligator1
    @lazyalligator1 Рік тому

    What case do you use for your iPhone and your pixel?

  • @marksman6803
    @marksman6803 Рік тому

    Been using an iP11 .. cant get battery benefits of the true black cause of the lcd .. just waiting to upgrade onto 15 .. just worried cause whenever i use my mom’s oled Samsung , i get headaches …..😂😂😂 .. upgrade gonna be a tricky one …

  • @prabhassaaho3052
    @prabhassaaho3052 Рік тому

    Make a day in the life with pixel pls

  • @ko_bej
    @ko_bej 3 місяці тому

    what's your case name? I need it!

  • @tharakajayarathna-y4z
    @tharakajayarathna-y4z Рік тому

    need honest review Explain pwm dimming (iphone and other mobile)

  • @vincentansonfrancis6165
    @vincentansonfrancis6165 Рік тому

    i want a 13 mini 🙃

  • @alexstruenorth
    @alexstruenorth Рік тому

    You can tell when filming with the pixel as it zaps all colour 😢

  • @ryu_kazama0338
    @ryu_kazama0338 Місяць тому

    Damn they were 5 people and now they are 100k

  • @ebenezerpurisima3404
    @ebenezerpurisima3404 Рік тому

    Nice video

  • @farhanismaeel1059
    @farhanismaeel1059 Рік тому

    How do you apply the icon pack.

  • @Boarderathome
    @Boarderathome Рік тому

    YOU SHOULD DO WAY MORE VIDEOS!1!!!

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  Рік тому

      Keen to do more but have a corporate video production company to run.. I’m hoping I can get to full time UA-cam this year. Then you’ll see more content~

  • @kToni73
    @kToni73 Рік тому +1

    What is happening with the Pixel? Still enjoying it?

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  Рік тому +2

      Pixel 8 is still my primary phone. Sooo good.

    • @hackneyman
      @hackneyman Рік тому

      What's the battery and reception like on the Pixel 8?

    • @border4554
      @border4554 Рік тому +1

      ​@@hackneymanit's good no issues if you are considering it

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  Рік тому +1

      @@hackneyman ngl had some issues with reception recently. Carrying my iPhone always, it saved me more than once. I'll probably make another video after my 3rd month with it. Detailing the issues and how bad they are. I can't put my finger on when reception is bad. It seems to be random. Oh and battery seems to be similar to iPhone 15. Gets me through a day with normal 4sot. Need to top up for 5+

  • @christiannemike
    @christiannemike Рік тому

    you have an iphone but what seems to be a android watch, can you discuss how that works? i want to switch to android watch too bc my apple watch is boring

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  Рік тому

      I daily a Pixel 8. Hence the android watch (Ticwatch Pro 5) also have a galaxy watch 6 classic. Trust me, android watch looks good, but they suck in comparison to apple watch in every other way. I have no other choice because of my pixel.

  • @Pedrooo317
    @Pedrooo317 Рік тому

    @Samuel Nam any way you can post a link for your chair?

  • @shadabshafiwani
    @shadabshafiwani Рік тому

    Like the tips here , however the minis aren’t really made for good battery life. They’re the weakest in battery life second only to the SE. The base 15 isn’t even that big of a phone and will save a lot of battery anxiety. Outside of the apple realm though there are the zenfones , flips and what not which give you good battery life without these compromises.

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  Рік тому +1

      Yep, I have a Zenfone 10. KILLER battery.

    • @shadabshafiwani
      @shadabshafiwani Рік тому

      Yes i know , i see your videos 😊

    • @yakarotsennin3115
      @yakarotsennin3115 3 місяці тому

      Depends on your usage patterns…
      With the tips mentioned here and from other UA-camrs I routinely have 30% - 40% left when the days over.
      I get around 9 hrs SOT, that’s good enough for me

  • @AugieT.G
    @AugieT.G 4 місяці тому

    I bought the icon pack but nothing came up, it said that I spent money on it but I tried to install it and nothing happened, PLEASE HELP

  • @ramandeepsingh132
    @ramandeepsingh132 Рік тому

    Being a family man myself I can understand the pain 😅😅

  • @ShortyTW867
    @ShortyTW867 5 місяців тому

    Wives are always smarter

  • @kev5782
    @kev5782 11 місяців тому

    do you make a super dang black icon pack with any color rather than the white on black? or are your icons easily editable in photoshop?

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  11 місяців тому

      Tell me which colour you want. Give us hex code I’ll make a pack just for you.
      It’s easy to change in photoshop but there are hundreds. I can select all and do it.

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  11 місяців тому

      I’ll post pack for everyone else too.

    • @kev5782
      @kev5782 11 місяців тому

      that’s very cool of you. guess i’m more asking if the files are editable png/ico or if the psd’s available. i’m a pro artist so i could handle the photoshopping. likely wouldn’t stick with one color for everything. lazy to build a pack myself, this seems like a great minimalist idea with the oled screen, and i’d like to support your channel. haven’t bought this phone yet, but i’ll pick the pack up if i do.

  • @usman2131
    @usman2131 Рік тому

    Kids are loving it.
    Kid : 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @dragunslaer
    @dragunslaer Рік тому

    Awesome

  • @mohamedaminehnioua
    @mohamedaminehnioua Рік тому

    I want that keyboard. 😅

  • @alexflower-ph7lv
    @alexflower-ph7lv Рік тому

    That would be so much fun, if you named your kids Ben and Gwen

  • @alpgashi4810
    @alpgashi4810 7 місяців тому

    They will be added as widgets so they will waste more battery than normal ones

  • @w2sarkar415
    @w2sarkar415 4 місяці тому

    Review Nothing phone 2a

  • @Randomness662
    @Randomness662 Рік тому +1

    funny enough, all ive done for my SE 2022 is turn off 5G and it's already getting better battery life than my Pixel 8

  • @nonhtaw4140
    @nonhtaw4140 Рік тому

    How can I get widgets like you?

    • @thesamuelnam
      @thesamuelnam  Рік тому

      I used an app called Timepage. My favourite calendar app.

  • @choqao
    @choqao Рік тому

    Oh!

  • @fieldlab4
    @fieldlab4 6 місяців тому +2

    If you don't end up using WiFi, turn it off. A lot of energy wasted just pinging local WiFi networks.

  • @SeniorityBarham-Moyai-for-Ever

    2:07 😂😂😂