Embodiments herein provide a method performed by a user equipment (UE) for handling packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) duplication. In one embodiment, the method includes determining that a first criteria to deactivate the PDCP duplication is met based on a first device condition; and sending, to a base station, a first message indicating a first preference to deactivate the PDCP duplication. In other embodiment, the method also includes determining that a second criteria to activate the PDCP duplication is met based on a second device condition; and sending, to the base station, a second message indicating a second preference to activate the PDCP duplication.