Iphone 16 Pro Max 80% Charge Limit: One Year Later, Was It Worth It?
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The author tests whether limiting their iPhone 16 Pro Max to 80% charge after a year has been worth it, sparking discussion on battery longevity and charging habits.
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I did have to teach myself to "be ok" with being below 40% but really my phone lasts a long time down there ...
I do wish this article could quantify what differences you might see charging to 80% rather than 100% over time.
Buying a new phone every year is a environmental disaster.