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Is fast charging really harmful and reduses battery health greatly?

Posted on Oct 28, 2020 9:45 AM

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Oct 28, 2020 9:48 AM in response to ziad229

No.

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Oct 28, 2020 10:06 AM in response to QuickTimeKirk

Ok. so its fine if i keep using my 18w charger?

note i use a slow charger when charging overnight

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Oct 28, 2020 9:57 AM in response to FoxFifth

Really? Because i have a 96% battery health after 5 months of use is that normal?

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Oct 28, 2020 9:58 AM in response to ziad229

Normal and expected.

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Oct 28, 2020 10:37 AM in response to FoxFifth

Ok thanks

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Oct 28, 2020 10:17 AM in response to ziad229

You can use the same 18W charger when charging overnight. It will not harm your battery. Also see information in About Optimized Battery Charging on your iPhone - Apple Support

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