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.

    • QuadratureSurfer@lemmy.worldEnglish
      20·
      5 hours ago

      If you read the article, it’s more of an “it depends” answer.

      Most phones have safety mechanisms built in to them to protect from things like overcharging or overheating during fast charging. They will also default to a low power charging state if it doesn’t detect the correct signal from the charger.

      There is a very rare possibility that a charger may not be grounded correctly and that’s why it’s recommended to stick with big brands if you’re going with a 3rd party charger.

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

        Unfortunately the battery temp limits are often too high and let the heat at go really high which shortens the lifespan of the battery. If I let my Pixel fast charge as it pleases, I’d have drastically reduced battery capacity today. Instead I use USB-A to USB-C cables and older chargers to limit the charging current and therefore heat.

        • Randomgal@lemmy.caEnglish
          1·
          53 minutes 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
            1·
            43 minutes 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%.