Battery charging to 80% cap

[Tomster88]

Hey guys,

I was just curious, how many of you are going to set the battery to stop charging at 80%? I'm debating if I should do that or not. I love having 100% when I start the day, but I know that degrades the battery a lot over time.

 

[Katrina White1]

I won't because it's highly unlikely I'll use it as my main phone over 1 year. I feel like it isn't charged unless I see a full battery icon. I'd definitely charge to 80 if I was keeping it 2 to 4 years.

If one plans to use it the full 7 years it's supported, taking care of the battery is critical. Even those who upgrade every 2 to 4 years. We have the ability to top up any time, any place these days.

 

[Bkdodger1]

I think that's the correct answer right there how long are you planning on keeping it? Most of us around here don't keep phones that long so charge him to 100%. It's always my way

 

[mustang7757]

I found that 80 cap or 100 u should charge 5 percent before that number so it doesn't count as a charge cycle, if you let it go to 80 or 100 then charge cycle happens.

 

[Trees]

FYI. Article by Jerry Hildenbrand, which may help.

The Pixel 10 battery 'issue' isn't as big a deal as people are making it

Five minutes of explaining beforehand is better than torches and pitchforks later.

www.androidcentral.com

 

[Tomster88]

I think that's the correct answer right there how long are you planning on keeping it? Most of us around here don't keep phones that long so charge him to 100%. It's always my way

I usually keep my phones for at least 2 years. I have an iPad that I use the 80% charge on and it's been really good for the battery there but I usually keep iPads 3 to 5 years

 

[Bkdodger1]

I usually keep my phones for at least 2 years. I have an iPad that I use the 80% charge on and it's been really good for the battery there but I usually keep iPads 3 to 5 years

I think a lot of people will suggest the best way to charge is between 20% to 80% keep it around that area. Most of us are around a charger where we can always bump charge

 

[Tomster88]

I won't because it's highly unlikely I'll use it as my main phone over 1 year. I feel like it isn't charged unless I see a full battery icon. I'd definitely charge to 80 if I was keeping it 2 to 4 years.

If one plans to use it the full 7 years it's supported, taking care of the battery is critical. Even those who upgrade every 2 to 4 years. We have the ability to top up any time, any place these days.

I kind of feel the same Katrina. It doesn't feel right if my phone isn't charged to 100% LOL

 

[diesel97]

Good explanation

 

[bhatech]

I'm in a similar situation where I don't keep phones long enough to worry about battery. I charge to 100% whenever I want. I have zero restrictions for charging!

 

[Mooncatt]

I found that 80 cap or 100 u should charge 5 percent before that number so it doesn't count as a charge cycle, if you let it go to 80 or 100 then charge cycle happens.

Li-ion batteries count partial cycles as well, so this doesn't really matter much.

I have a Sony with an 80% cap and I use it unless I know I'll be in a situation where I'll need the extra juice. I'll also leave it plugged it once hitting the cap until I actually need to go somewhere else, then I'll let it drain down into the 20's before plugging back in. This lets it stay plugged in for hours extra with no degradation, and saves wear and tear on the USB port. I'm also almost always near a charger, so no anxiety about being without.

 

[mustang7757]

Li-ion batteries count partial cycles as well, so this doesn't really matter much.

I have a Sony with an 80% cap and I use it unless I know I'll be in a situation where I'll need the extra juice. I'll also leave it plugged it once hitting the cap until I actually need to go somewhere else, then I'll let it drain down into the 20's before plugging back in. This lets it stay plugged in for hours extra with no degradation, and saves wear and tear on the USB port. I'm also almost always near a charger, so no anxiety about being without.

I would rather have partial cycles , some manufacturers like to limit charges due to how many cycles it sees, me personally haven't had any issues doing this for awhile don't get me wrong I usually have a year before trade-in .

 

[Laura Knotek]

I typically charge to 100% on my phones, but I only charge to 80% on my tablets. I keep my tablets a lot longer than my phones, though.

 

[Katrina White1]

I typically charge to 100% on my phones, but I only charge to 80% on my tablets. I keep my tablets a lot longer than my phones, though.

I just unplugged my Tab S10+ at 83%. Ive been upgrading to the + model every year but looks like they're skipping it this year. Gotta take care of this battery now!

 

[0078265317]

Ya I do 100 also

 

[paradroid]

I have been charging my Pixel 6 Pro to 100% each night with adaptive battery settings for 4 years. It is now 9:45 PM and my Phone is at 46% with my normal moderate usage. Maybe years ago it would be at 56%. On a heavy use day I am often driving around so it is plugged into my "radio" for Android Auto so I get topped off to 100%.

I did try the 80% setting for a few months but that is when I noticed the battery getting low and had to think about plugging it in.

I never play video games on my phone. Just message, read, talk, track work outs, and listen to music or books.

 

[Tomster88]

I have been charging my Pixel 6 Pro to 100% each night with adaptive battery settings for 4 years. It is now 9:45 PM and my Phone is at 46% with my normal moderate usage. Maybe years ago it would be at 56%. On a heavy use day I am often driving around so it is plugged into my "radio" for Android Auto so I get topped off to 100%.

I did try the 80% setting for a few months but that is when I noticed the battery getting low and had to think about plugging it in.

I never play video games on my phone. Just message, read, talk, track work outs, and listen to music or books.

Thanks for this info. I think I'm going to try the 80% for a little bit, but I'll probably go back to charging it fully each night. That's what I did with my pixel 8 Pro and after 2 years the battery was still pretty good

 

[Drongo]

I have set my Samsung S24+ to charge to 80% as recommended by Samsung.
I mainly use my phone for phone calls sometimes emails and WhatsApp and occasionally photos.

 

[James_May]

I recently changed from adaptive charging to 80%. I am going to see how that goes.

When traveling or out & about all day. I will change back to adaptive and charge to 100%

 

[TomR]

I've been using the 80% threshold.
I'm not sure what's causing it and it just started happening in the past week, but regardless me having it set to the 80% setting it still charges to 100%. . It was working Ok when I first started using it.