Critics argue that without accounting for these factors and differentiating between 5G NSA and 5G SA networks, the study’s methodology and conclusions may be questionable.
While a recent study suggests that 5G connectivity may drain smartphone batteries more quickly than 4G, the methodology employed in the research has been criticized for its simplicity and lack of consideration for important variables. Factors such as display size, brightness, screen-on time, and running apps were not taken into account, and the study did not differentiate between 5G NSA and 5G SA networks. Critics argue that these oversights make the study’s conclusions less reliable. Further research considering a more comprehensive range of factors is needed to provide a more accurate assessment of the impact of 5G on smartphone battery life.
