# Why do phones still use battery when powered off? - Engadget

> Why do phones still use battery when powered off? Your battery is continually losing charge. Even though smartphone batteries are getting bigger and more efficient, there's always that inevitable event when you get a…

- **Source:** [Engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2219830/phone-battery-powered-off-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a664ff824e5bb8a9b57837b)
- **Published:** 2026-07-26
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #android
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a664ff824e5bb8a9b57837b

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