Does dark mode consume more power and drain smartphone batteries faster?

[Kross]

I was experimenting with dark mode on my phone today. And it seems like my battery ended up draining faster than when I am using light mode.

Who has experienced this too? What is the explanation to the battery running faster in dark mode than in light mode?

 

[freelancermaria]

I have never experienced this before. Dark mode works well on my smartphone and laptop, and it does not cause their batteries to drain easily.

 

[magnus2022]

It is not because of dark mode that runs the battery down. Probably, there are apps that are running underground . Dark mode is designed to save battery.

 

[eLdavis]

I think it's the other way round, dark mode actually helps when it comes to saving battery. There is probably some apps running in the background.