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Does Ubuntu Touch consume less power than Android?

• Touche 12y ago
  This doesn't say how much less power. Is it significant? iOS also doesn't have a VM but that doesn't make it easier on the battery vs Android, so why would that be the reason for Ubuntu? Perhaps Ubuntu just doesn't have a lot of services running in the background currently?
  • adamors 12y ago
    Not sure why you were downvoted, this really is a useless submission.
• jaxbot 12y ago
  While true, that's like saying i++ is more efficient than i = i + 1 in an application that makes several SQL queries per run. You can micro optimize areas of code for better CPU (and thus battery) efficiency, but the largest use of power in a phone is the cellular radio, WiFi, bluetooth, screen, digitizer, and other bits of hardware. The CPU makes a difference, but most likely not in a noticeable way
• mdeslaur 12y ago
  So someone asks if Ubuntu Touch consumes less power, and another person replies basically "Maybe, nobody knows yet." How is this Hacker News worthy?