Did you know Phone Charging Anxiety Kicks in Early for Most, Even Before Battery Hits 40%

 

 According to a new survey by Talker Research, most Americans start worrying or finding a way to charge their smartphone when only a third (38%) of its battery life is left. This shows that many consumers panic as soon as their smartphone battery hits lower than 40% and not at 20% when it turns automatically red on the Apple iPhone’s battery symbol.

34% of the Americans who were surveyed also said that they wait until their phone’s battery hits 20% before they get up to find a charger. There was also a percentage of casual people (13%) who said that they don't worry about their mobile phone’s battery until it gets to 10% or lower. 24% of those who were surveyed also said that they start to panic about their smartphone’s battery even before it drops to half.

The survey also found that worrying about charging the smartphone varies from generation to generation, with Gen-Z and millennials worrying more about their battery as soon as it hits 44% to 43%. Gen-X starts worrying about charging their phone when its battery drops to 38%. On the other hand, Boomers are most relaxed when it comes to charging their phones and only start looking for a charger when their battery hits 34%.

The survey also revealed how Americans prefer to view their battery life. While 61% of respondents keep the numerical percentage visible to track exact battery levels, 39% rely only on the battery bar display.