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