Power Saving Mode on the RealMe 16 is designed to extend battery life when your phone starts draining too fast. When it does not work, battery percentage drops quickly, background apps stay active, and the phone feels no different than normal use. This issue is usually caused by settings conflicts, app behavior, or system limits that prevent the feature from activating properly.
Why Power Saving Mode Is Not Working on Your RealMe 16
- Power Saving Mode is enabled but restricted by other battery features.
- Certain apps are exempt from battery limits and keep running in the background.
- System settings are preventing Power Saving Mode from applying changes.
- The phone needs a restart to apply battery management rules.
- Software bugs are affecting battery controls.
1. Make Sure Power Saving Mode Is Fully Enabled
Sometimes Power Saving Mode looks active but is not actually applying its limits. Rechecking the setting ensures the feature is properly turned on and not partially enabled.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Power Saving Mode, and then toggle it off and on again.
Lock the screen and check if background activity reduces.
2. Turn Off Conflicting Battery Features
Some RealMe devices use multiple battery optimization features at once. These can interfere with Power Saving Mode and prevent it from working as expected.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Smart Battery or App Battery Management, and then disable conflicting options.
Reenable Power Saving Mode and test battery performance again.
3. Restrict Battery Usage for Heavy Apps
Certain apps continue running even when Power Saving Mode is active. Limiting these apps forces the system to apply stricter power controls.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap App battery usage, and then select a high draining app.
Choose Restrict or Limit background activity.
4. Check Performance or Gaming Modes
Performance and gaming modes prioritize speed over battery savings. If one of these modes is active, Power Saving Mode may not take effect.
Open Settings, and then tap Special features.
Tap Performance or Game mode, and then turn it off.
Enable Power Saving Mode again and observe the changes.
5. Restart Your Phone
A restart refreshes system services and applies battery rules correctly. This step often fixes Power Saving Mode when it fails to activate after being turned on.
Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Restart.
Wait for the phone to boot up completely.
Turn on Power Saving Mode and monitor battery usage.
6. Reset Battery Settings
If Power Saving Mode still does not work, battery settings may be misconfigured. Resetting them restores default behavior without deleting personal data.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap Reset battery settings, and then confirm the action.
Enable Power Saving Mode again and test the phone throughout the day.
Power Saving Mode on the RealMe 16 should noticeably slow battery drain when it is working correctly. Once conflicting features are disabled and apps are properly restricted, the phone should conserve power more effectively.
FAQs
Why does my RealMe 16 battery still drain fast with Power Saving Mode on?
Some apps are allowed to bypass battery limits. Restricting those apps manually usually improves battery life.
Does Power Saving Mode affect phone performance?
Yes. It reduces background activity, limits animations, and lowers performance slightly to save power.
Should I keep Power Saving Mode on all the time?
You can, but it is best used when battery levels are low. Keeping it on constantly may limit performance more than needed.
