Wireless Charging: Nowadays, wireless charging has become a common feature in premium smartphones. Just place the phone on the charging pad and the battery starts filling without any wires. But a question arises in the minds of many users, is this feature harming the battery life?
heat is the real game changer
Lithium-ion batteries do not like excessive heat. During wireless charging, energy transfer occurs inductively, which may generate some additional heat. This heat can affect battery health in the long run.
However, this does not mean that wireless charging every time will damage the battery immediately. Today’s modern smartphones have a thermal management system that tries to control the temperature.
wired vs wireless
Traditional wired charging is generally considered more stable and faster. Wireless charging loses some energy as heat, so it may be slightly less efficient. But if you are using original or good quality charger then the difference is not much. The real harm occurs when a cheap or non-certified charging pad is used. This can cause overheating and additional pressure on the battery.
Which habits to avoid?
If you play heavy games or keep streaming videos by keeping the phone on the charging pad, the temperature may increase further. Similarly, wireless charging with thick cover can also increase the heat. It would be better to leave the phone in normal position during charging.
Then what should we do?
The truth is that wireless charging in itself is not the enemy of the battery. Problems arise when excessive heat, poor accessories or incorrect use is combined. If you use a certified charger and do not let the phone heat up excessively then there will be no major impact on battery life.
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