Energy-Efficient Solutions for Extending Battery Life in Mobile Devices: Challenges and Innovations

Abstract

Energy conservation in mobile devices has become increasingly critical due to rising power consumption and the growing complexity of modern applications. As mobile devices like smartphones become integral to daily life, battery life has emerged as a key concern. With power-hungry applications such as GPS, 5G, video streaming, and location-based services, energy efficiency is paramount. This paper explores factors influencing energy consumption, strategies to reduce power usage, and solutions to extend battery life, including hardware and software optimizations, energy-efficient technologies, and machine learning-based power management. Additionally, it discusses challenges such as background application activity, idle power consumption, and hardware limitations while investigating innovative approaches like AI-powered optimization, energy harvesting, and edge computing. Finally, it outlines future research trends, emphasizing advancements in battery technologies, AI and IoT integration, and energy management systems for improving mobile device energy efficiency.