Although many people leave their phones connected to the charger overnight, technology experts confirm that the problem does not lie in the overnight charging itself, but rather in not activating the smart charging or enhanced charging feature found in most modern phones, which helps extend battery life.
According to experts, this feature depends on learning the user’s habits, as the phone stops charging at about 80%, then gradually resumes charging, reaching 100% before the time of waking up or the time of disconnecting the charger, which reduces the period during which the battery remains completely full, which is one of the factors that accelerate the corrosion of lithium batteries.
According to experts, this feature depends on learning the user’s habits, as the phone stops charging at about 80%, then gradually resumes charging, reaching 100% before the time of waking up or the time of disconnecting the charger, which reduces the period during which the battery remains completely full, which is one of the factors that accelerate the corrosion of lithium batteries.
Also, specialists advise not to use the phone in games or run heavy applications while charging, because the high temperature of the device is the most influential factor in the decline in battery efficiency in the long term, more than the charging speed itself.
Experts stress the importance of using original or certified chargers and cables, in addition to constantly updating the operating system, as updates include improvements to power management and battery protection algorithms.
Specialists believe that activating the smart charging feature only takes seconds, but it may help maintain battery performance for years, especially for users who plan to keep their phones for a long time.
