Realme phone overheating and battery draining faster than usual? Realme devices can face heating and battery issues due to heavy usage, software bugs, or background app activity, but most issues are fixable.
Here are 9 proven solutions to fix overheating and battery drain problems on all Realme phones running Realme UI.
Immediate Cooling Solutions
1. Stop Using Phone and Cool Down
- Close all apps immediately
- Turn OFF phone for 10-15 minutes
- Remove phone case to help heat dissipate
- Place in cool, ventilated area (not refrigerator)
- Avoid direct sunlight or heat sources
2. Close Background Apps
- Tap Recent apps button (square icon)
- Swipe up on all apps to close them
- Or Settings → Apps → Running apps → Force stop heavy apps
- Check which apps are consuming most battery
3. Turn OFF Unnecessary Features
Disable temporarily:
- WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS when not needed
- Mobile hotspot
- Always-on display
- Live wallpapers
- High refresh rate (switch to 60Hz temporarily)
Realme UI Battery Optimization
4. Use Realme’s Battery Optimization
- Settings → Battery → Battery optimization
- Turn ON “Optimized night charging”
- Enable “Sleep standby optimization”
- Use “Power saving mode” when battery is low
5. Manage App Power Consumption
- Settings → Battery → App battery usage
- Check apps consuming most battery
- Tap problematic apps → Optimize battery usage
- Restrict background activity for unused apps
6. Adjust Performance Settings
- Settings → Additional settings → Developer options
- Limit background processes to 2-3 apps
- Turn OFF “Force GPU rendering”
- Reduce animation scales to 0.5x for smoother performance
Display and Performance Optimization
7. Optimize Display Settings
- Settings → Display & brightness
- Reduce screen brightness to 50% or enable auto-brightness
- Lower refresh rate to 60Hz (Settings → Display → Screen refresh rate)
- Turn OFF “Adaptive sleep” if not needed
- Use dark mode to save battery on AMOLED screens
8. Disable Gaming and Performance Modes
- Turn OFF “Game Space” optimizations when not gaming
- Settings → Additional settings → Game Space → Disable
- Avoid “Performance mode” for regular usage
- Use “Balanced mode” for daily activities
9. Control Auto-Sync and Notifications
- Settings → Users & accounts → Automatically sync data → Turn OFF
- Manually sync important apps when needed
- Reduce notification frequency for social media apps
- Turn OFF “Smart notifications” if causing issues
Advanced Realme Optimizations
10. Clear System Cache and Data
- Settings → Storage → Cached data → Clear
- Phone Manager → Cleanup → Deep clean
- Clear junk files, residual files, and cache
- Restart phone after cleanup
11. Update Realme UI and Apps
- Settings → Software update → Check for updates
- Install available Realme UI updates
- Update all apps from Play Store
- Restart phone after major updates
12. Reset Network Settings
- Settings → Additional settings → Backup & reset → Reset network settings
- Fixes connectivity issues that can cause battery drain
- Will reset WiFi passwords
Hardware and Environmental Factors
13. Check Charging Habits
- Don’t use phone while fast charging
- Use original Realme charger only
- Avoid charging in hot environments
- Unplug at 80-90% to reduce heat generation
- Don’t charge overnight regularly
14. Monitor App Usage Patterns
Check for problematic apps:
- Social media apps (Facebook, Instagram) - known battery drainers
- Gaming apps - cause heating during extended play
- Camera apps - intensive processing causes heat
- Navigation apps - GPS + screen + data usage
15. Environmental Considerations
- Avoid using in direct sunlight for extended periods
- Don’t leave in car during hot weather
- Use in air-conditioned environments when possible
- Remove thick cases during heavy usage
Realme-Specific Features to Manage
16. Optimize Realme UI Features
Disable if not needed:
- Settings → Personalizations → Live wallpapers → OFF
- Settings → Additional settings → Accessibility → Smart sidebar → OFF
- Settings → Display → Always-on display → OFF
- Reduce widget usage on home screen
17. Manage Realme Cloud Sync
- Realme Cloud → Settings → Auto sync → Turn OFF
- Manually backup when needed
- Reduces background data usage and processing
Model-Specific Considerations
Realme GT Series:
- High-performance processors generate more heat
- Use “Balanced mode” instead of “Performance mode”
- Gaming triggers can be disabled when not gaming
Realme Number Series (8, 9, 10, 11):
- Mid-range processors handle optimization well
- Focus on app management and display settings
- Battery optimization more effective
Realme C Series:
- Budget processors need more aggressive optimization
- Limit multitasking
- Use lighter versions of apps when available
Prevention and Maintenance
Daily Habits:
- Restart phone 2-3 times per week
- Close unused apps regularly
- Monitor battery usage weekly
- Keep phone updated
- Use original accessories
Weekly Maintenance:
- Clear cache using Phone Manager
- Check battery usage statistics
- Update apps from Play Store
- Clean phone physically (dust can cause overheating)
When to Seek Professional Help
Visit Realme Service Center if:
- Overheating happens even when idle
- Battery drains completely in 2-3 hours with minimal use
- Phone gets extremely hot during charging
- Swollen battery or physical damage
- Under warranty and hardware issue suspected
What to Bring:
- Purchase receipt for warranty
- Original charger and cable
- List of troubleshooting steps tried
- Battery usage screenshots
Alternative Solutions
Temporary Workarounds:
- Use power bank to avoid frequent charging
- Reduce usage during hot weather
- Use phone in airplane mode when not needed
- External cooling fans for gaming (advanced users)
App Alternatives:
- Use lite versions of heavy apps (Facebook Lite, Instagram Lite)
- Browser versions instead of apps for some services
- Disable auto-updates for apps
- Use built-in apps instead of third-party alternatives
Battery Health Monitoring
Check Battery Health:
- Phone Manager → Battery → Battery health
- Realme service centers can test battery condition
- Consider replacement if health below 80%
- Normal degradation is 10-20% per year
Most Realme overheating and battery drain issues resolve with proper Realme UI optimization and usage habit changes. The key is balancing performance with thermal management.