My mom charges her Galaxy S25+ to 100% daily; our batteries tell very different stories
I am an author and features writer at Android Police, and I've been using the Samsung Galaxy S25+ for a year now. I've noticed that my mom, who also owns the same phone, has a different approach to charging and battery-saving. While I keep my phone's charge between 20% and 80%, my mom consistently charges hers to 100%.
I decided to compare our battery health and charging habits. I focused on maximizing daily battery life, while my mom prefers normalized patterns. The key difference lies in the maximum charging capacity, as higher charging percentages can impact long-term battery health. Heat generation during the last 10% of charging can damage internal components.
I've been diligent in my charging practices, keeping my maximum charge at 80% and topping off when it reaches 20%. This approach aims to reduce heat generation and potential damage to the battery. I ran tests using the Samsung Members app and third-party battery health apps like Battery Guru and AccuBattery.
The results were surprising. Despite my lower maximum charge capacity, my battery health was estimated at 94%, while my mom's battery health was 98%. This suggests that my approach may have a positive impact on battery longevity. However, it's important to note that these tests are based on usage patterns and third-party apps, not official Samsung tools.
One factor that could influence battery health is the choice of charger. I've avoided using third-party, cheap chargers that don't match my phone's wattage, as they can heat up the device. My mom's phone, charged with the same charger, shows a healthier battery status, indicating that the charger might play a role in battery health.
In conclusion, while my mom's phone appears to be in better condition, it's challenging to attribute this solely to charging habits. Further research and official Samsung tools would be beneficial to draw more definitive conclusions. Nonetheless, my approach to charging and battery-saving seems to have a positive impact on battery health, and I'm curious to see the long-term effects.
