Charging iPhone with power bank

Does charging your iPhone with power bank reduce battery health?

Posted on May 11, 2023 4:19 PM

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Kurtosis12

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Posted on May 11, 2023 5:18 PM

No, the phone's internal charging circuit will only draw as much power as it needs. It will not damage your phone.

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Kurtosis12

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May 11, 2023 5:18 PM in response to 6ixdabeatmaker

No, the phone's internal charging circuit will only draw as much power as it needs. It will not damage your phone.

Axel Foley

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May 11, 2023 5:17 PM in response to 6ixdabeatmaker

No. The iPhone’s iOS manages the charging process and the amount of charge from the source.

Axel F.

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