is 5w charging a good idea

Submitted by i-like-to-be-wooshed t3_z7qhid in iphone

we know that fast charging isnt the most healthiest thing for your battery (due to heat) and its effects in the long run , however its not really that bad as it only affects you after 2-3 years and i know you can get the battery replaced by that time, so fast charging is completely okay

but does charging too slow cause any particular issues? or am i good to go with a 5w charger? my phone lasts the whole day so i just plug it into the 5w at night and it very slowly charges up by the time i wake up, just wondering if i would face any issues by doing this

(i know i should not worry too much about this stuff but just im wondering thats all 😭)

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tmillernc t1_iy7oub7 wrote

People really do need to stop worrying about outdated issues. Most decent modern electronics (and certainly Apple products) have very sophisticated battery management algorithms that handle all of the worry for you. Furthermore, most users upgrade their products long before the battery is a legitimate issue. The best advice here is to just use your phone. Enjoy it. Be productive with it. Plug it in when it needs a charge. Worry about more important stuff in life.

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i-like-to-be-wooshed OP t1_iy7ox6m wrote

i wrote that in my post man i am just curious 🥲

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nguyenm t1_iy7rd3k wrote

The potential issues with fast charging are mitigated through technology, but it isn't entirely gone. There's a small but noticeable difference. Fast charging is still a calculated tradeoff between speed and battery health, there's no such thing as a free lunch so to speak.

Ideally if you can accommodate a slow charger in your life, by all means please do. However, it should be noted that the most damaging state a battery can be in is 100% fully charged for an extended period of time. Hence why some Electric Vehicles and consumer device have charge limits, which iPhone lacks user-control of.

With that said we can have a few strategy in preserving battery health. I dual wield an XR with a LG V35 with Quick Charge 3.0. I don't ever charge them overnight unless roster puts me on an early flight. During my morning routine, I plug them in right after waking up, and by the time I leave the house both phones will be at 100% or close to it.

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afour23 t1_iy7oqkc wrote

I 5w charge my phone every night. Plug it in about 11pm and unplug around 6 am. No it’s fine

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AudienceDue t1_iy8i2q5 wrote

Use fast charge is fine, no need to use 5W

If you concern battery health, keep ur phone between 20-80% is more effective than using 5W but always fully charge/fully discharge

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Ferry83 t1_iy7p1vw wrote

5w is fine.. but keeps your battery charging for a longer period. And in a lot of cases is a lot less efficient.

Charging your battery to 80% whenever you need it is a better idea.

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