Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Battery Draining Fast: Fix Battery Drain
If your Galaxy Watch 5 Pro 590mAh battery drains faster than expected (under 2 days typical use), these troubleshooting steps will help identify and fix the issue.
Expected Battery Life
Normal battery performance for reference.
| Usage | Expected Life |
|---|---|
| Typical Use | 2-3 days |
| Light Use | 3-4 days |
| Heavy Use | 1-2 days |
| Power Saving | Up to 80 hours |
Quick Fixes
Try these first—they resolve most battery issues.
- Restart watch: Hold Home button Tap Restart
- Disable AOD:
SettingsDisplayAlways On DisplayOff - Reduce brightness: Set to 30-50% or enable Auto
- Close background apps: Press Home button twice, swipe away apps
- Check battery usage:
SettingsBatteryBattery usage
Major Battery Drains
The biggest consumers of battery life.
- Always-On Display: 15-20% daily (disable to save most battery)
- LTE connectivity: 30-40% faster drain when active
- Continuous SpO2: 10-15% daily impact
- GPS activities: 10-15% per hour
- Multi-band GPS: More drain than standard GPS
Optimize Settings
Configure for maximum battery life.
Display:
- AOD: Off
- Brightness: 30-40% or Auto
- Screen timeout: 15 seconds
Health Monitoring:
- Continuous SpO2: Off (use on-demand)
- Heart rate: Keep continuous (minimal impact)
Connectivity:
- LTE: Off when Bluetooth available
- Wi-Fi: Off when not needed
- NFC: Off (enable for payments only)
Check for Problem Apps
Identify battery-draining apps.
- Navigate to
SettingsBatteryBattery usage - Review which apps use the most power
- Uninstall or disable problematic apps
- Close apps running in background
Software Solutions
Software issues can cause unexpected drain.
Update Software:
Settings Software update Download and install
Wait 24-48 hours after updates for battery optimization to complete.
Factory Reset (Last Resort):
- Backup data via
Samsung Health - Navigate to
SettingsGeneralResetFactory data reset - Set up watch fresh and monitor battery
Power Saving Mode
Enable for extended battery when needed.
Settings Battery Power saving mode
Achieves up to 80 hours by limiting AOD, background activity, and GPS frequency while maintaining essential features.
Most Effective Fix
Disabling Always-On Display saves 15-20% daily—the single biggest battery improvement. If you make only one change, start there.
See Also: Battery Life|How to Extend Battery Life