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Subject: Re: Charge speed vs battery life
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:50:30 +0200
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Am 16.07.24 um 12:35 schrieb Siard:
> In order to extend the life of the battery, some people say that it is
> best to charge it at a slow speed.
> Others say that quick charge is fine as long as the battery does not
> become too hot.
> Yet others claim that quick charge is even _better_, because the charge
> time is shorter.
> 
> I always thought that a charge current of about 1000 mA is most ideal,
> but AccuBattery shows this speed as very low and in red, as if it is bad.
> 
> I saw a review of smartphones where a charge time of 1.5 hours was called
> 'long', whereas I always considered 2.5 hours as normal.
> 
> Does anyone know what the most ideal charge speed would be?

Charging speed is limited by the electronics. Newer phones can charge 
from 20% to 80% in roughly 30-45 minutes given the charger has the 
necessary power output.

Avoid wireless charging at that speed. The battery becomes too hot.


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