Is 100% Phone Charge Bad? Experts Reveal Battery Life Secrets

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News18•13-02-2026, 21:10
Is 100% Phone Charge Bad? Experts Reveal Battery Life Secrets
- •Charging your phone to 100% every time can shorten its lifespan, according to smartphone experts.
- •Lithium-ion batteries experience chemical stress at 100% or 0%; the safest zone is 20% to 80%.
- •Overnight charging, even with 'smart cut-off', causes 'trickle charging' which accelerates wear and tear.
- •Experts recommend the '80-20 Rule': keep battery between 20% and 80% for optimal health.
- •Use original chargers, avoid using the phone while charging, and enable 'Optimized Battery Charging' settings.
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