Can picking the wrong charger damage your expensive new smartphone purchase? Here's the facts you need to know.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20241961

Can picking the wrong charger damage your expensive new smartphone purchase? Here’s the facts you need to know.

  • Randomgal@lemmy.caEnglish
    3·
    2 months ago

    Could you say more? What model pixel and what temp? I’ve never noticed mine getting hotter than a mild warmth.

    • yesmeisyes@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      31·
      2 months ago

      I have a Pixel 8 and often use a generic 65W charger with it. The phone gets noticeably hot when charging more than 20%, I try to keep it between 40-80%.

      • Avid Amoeba@lemmy.caEnglish
        3·
        2 months ago

        Pixel 8 Pro here. It just did a bulk charge session at peak 5A, average 4.5A. That’s nearly 1C. I didn’t record the temp but just like yours it was noticeably hot. I only fast charge when I’m in a bind.

        • BearOfaTime@lemm.eeEnglish
          4·
          2 months ago

          That’s the key.

          That said, I’ve always bought ~2 year old phones. They usually have batteries at 85% life (or more).

          I haven’t had fast charging hurt one significantly yet, and I’ve used it a lot on some phones.

          Of course, I avoid using it as much as possible. I use a slow charger (1A,max) overnight and it’s on a timer. On rooted phones I use a charge limiting app.