Apple is still haunted by the 'battery gate scandal,' considering that multiple iPhone X users are currently reporting of reduced battery capacity and faster battery drain. The Cupertino tech giant launched the iPhone X a couple of years ago, and it appears that the previous generation flagship smartphone now offers reduced battery life to some of its users. iPhone's battery should retain a 20 percent lower capacity after 500 charge cycles, says Apple in one of its statements.
iPhone X users' complaints are on some popular online forum sites. On Reddit, several iPhone X users claim that their smartphone, which they purchased on the first day of a sale, has 90 percent battery capacity but are now noticing shorter battery life. And, based on the complaints, it seems that some owners of iPhone XS are experiencing the same problem. It is worth mentioning, however, that the battery life of a device varies from one user to another.
The health of a device's battery is dependent on the charging habits and smartphone usage of the user. Erratic charging habits could lead to shorter battery life. A number of threads about the battery life of iPhone X on the company's own forum was started by a user who claims that his iPhone X shuts down each time the battery level reaches 20 percent. There are also complaints about the device not being able to show the health of the battery.
The battery issue involved iPhones shutting down when the battery reached 30 percent, and it is mainly caused by reduced battery health on older iPhones. During that time, Apple said that a battery with degraded health might not be able to provide sufficient power in particular scenarios when a processor requires a power surge. The Cupertino company faced over 32 class action lawsuits about the battery issue.
Apple released a software update that clearly shows the health of the battery in the iPhone's Settings. Additionally, the update introduced a feature that lets the smartphone continue to stay powered on even if the battery health is far lower than what is prescribed. Moreover, the Cupertino company reduced the price of replacing the battery of the iPhone from $79 to just $29.
If you are an iPhone X user experiencing the same battery drain issue, assess your phone's condition. Check when did you purchase your iPhone and evaluate how its battery is holding up. You can also reach Apple Support so they could help you solve your battery drain issue.
