Debunking iPhone Battery Myths

Battery Charging and Battery Health Myths

There are numerous theories about iPhone battery and battery health floating around the internet. Almost every Tech YouTuber has a different take on what could harm the Lithium-Ion Battery inside the iPhone. Most of them have a lot of contexts that they miss out so I decided I will just debunk the common battery myths and give context to some answers already out there:

• Myth #1: Killing iPhone to 0% is Okay

No. It’s not. When your iPhone goes below 20%, you might see a pop-up on the screen asking you if you want to activate the lower-power mode. This is just to give you some extra time until you find a charger for your iPhone. Also, when you finally drop down to 0% and the iPhone shuts down, your iPhone is just preventing you from using it further and asking you to find a charger ASAP. It’s not going to deteriorate the battery health unless you keep it uncharged at 0% for hours after the shutdown. However, even one such complete battery drain can reduce battery health by some significant amount. If you wish to keep your iPhone with you for a long time without a battery replacement then this is something to be aware of. It’s just a matter of time until the iPhone can recalibrate the battery’s health.

So: When the iPhone finally shuts down at 0%, people may or may not make a priority to charge it instantly, depending on your priorities, which…