vvv_007 wrote:
Is it normal for iPad 11 2025 to discharge while playing Minecraft?
iPad 11 2025 lost 18% battery after 40 minutes of playing Minecraft at low brightness, with no internet and no Bluetooth. Is this normal or not? The battery health is 100%, and the iPad is only 2 weeks old.
Are you experiencing high battery consumption with other Apps, or is this just a problem when using the Minecraft App?
CPU/GPU intensive processes and Apps will, by their nature, consume far more power than Apps that make less demands upon the iPad hardware and internal resources. Some graphics intensive Games make considerable demands upon your iPad's hardware. High screen brightness also has significant impact upon battery autonomy - in particular if using your iPad outdoors or in areas with very bright ambient lighting levels.
As mentioned by others here, you may find that [where available] reducing the frame rate will help. Reducing screen brightness will also help to extend battery autonomy - and/or using the iPad while connected to its Power Adapter or other source of external power. Using an external power source after the iPad battery has been fully charged will not significantly increase heating of the iPad.
Depending upon the App(s) in use and screen brightness, you might reasonably anticipate your iPad depleting is battery between 7-15% per hour. CPU/GPU intensive Apps may deplete the battery much more quickly.
If you have any concerns for your iPad battery performance, you might be well advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support - and request a remote diagnostic test of your iPad. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page.
Alternatively you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044
You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to hands-on test and assess your iPad:
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple