Mistakes when charging phone battery

By analyzing the chemical activities inside the battery, scientists have pointed out common mistakes users make when charging their smartphones.

Overnight charging

Should you continue charging your phone when the battery is full? Should you charge your phone overnight? These are questions that users often ask when charging their smartphone. According to battery manufacturer Cadex, also known as Battery University, users should unplug their smartphone from the charger when the battery is 100% full. This means that you should not charge your smartphone overnight.

Researchers have come up with this advice based on the science behind how lithium-ion batteries work. Leaving the battery plugged in when it’s already 100% full is putting a lot of stress on the battery, so instead, disconnect it from the charger – it’s like stopping your workout and taking a break.

100% battery charge

Surprisingly, scientists recommend that users should not charge the battery to 100%. Accordingly, charging the battery to 100% will cause the current in the battery to be larger and negatively affect the battery's lifespan. "Li-ion batteries do not need to be charged to 100%!", researchers at Battery University affirmed.

Experts recommend charging your battery continuously throughout the day whenever possible.

Charge when battery is low

This is a mistake that many smartphone users are making, but it is not easy to change this habit. Scientists at Battery University advise users to charge their smartphones whenever possible, preferably when the device has just lost 10% of its battery, instead of waiting until the battery is almost dead before plugging it in for a long time.

This not only helps prolong battery life but also ensures that the smartphone always has enough power to operate. Of course, users should not maintain battery life at 90% - 100% forever, but can choose a lower level like that, such as 75% - 85%.

Do not remove the leather case while charging.

Science has proven that in addition to the intensity of use, the temperature emitted during charging also affects battery life. Therefore, when charging the battery, users should remove the leather case or cover from the phone.

According to Knowledge