Why Do Smartphones Use So Much Power?

Smartphones need a lot of energy to work, just like a toy car needs batteries. Inside your phone are tiny parts that light up the screen, play music, and run games, all of these use power. When you're using the phone a lot, it runs out of battery faster than when it's sitting on the table.

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When you watch a video on your phone, it uses more power than when it’s just sitting there.
Your phone lights up the screen like a tiny movie theater, that takes energy!
Sending messages uses less power than playing a game.

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