iPhone’s battery health is the first thing people look at when they are buying a used or imported iPhone in Pakistan. Most people buy the iPhone which has 100% health or near to full. However, people need to understand that the battery of a smartphone will degrade to some extent even if it is not used. For example, an iPhone 6 with 100% battery health is impossible. This is because Apple has stopped production of the iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 stock in the Pakistani market is mostly refurbished. The battery is replaced and shopkeepers lie to people about the 100% battery health being genuine.
What Should People Do?
First of all, people need to do some research before just blindly going before the Apple logo. We are living in the world of the internet and we should not allow shopkeepers to lie to us. All consumers thinking to buy an iPhone should first find a trusted seller. Someone who has a well-rated business and his customers are satisfied with the products. If you are just going in the wild without any research, we are here to help you.
Truth About Battery Health
Apple claims that the battery health of an iPhone should be 80% after 500 charge cycles. So it all depends on how the phone is used. If the phone is used in harsh hot conditions, battery health can deteriorate quickly. Moreover, if you use the phone from full to empty and then charge it, charge cycles will be completed quickly and health will degrade quickly. If the health of the battery of an iPhone is above 80%, then the phone will run in optimal condition. However, when the health goes down below 80%, then you’ll start to feel a little difference. When the battery health goes below 70%, then you should look to replace the battery. Lastly, remember a battery can deteriorate being in a box as well. Because it can react chemically according to the temperature of its surroundings.
How To Maintain Your iPhone Battery Health
You should try to charge your phone whenever you are not using it. Plug your phone at 30% and unplug it at roughly 85%. This way the charge cycles will take longer to complete and your battery health will not deteriorate quickly. Charging your phone overnight with a slow 5W charger can also help preserve battery health a bit. However, I would recommend using a fast charger when you are topping up in between as you can top it up quickly in the day when you need it. You should also try to keep your phone out of a case if you use one. Because a case traps heat and causes battery health to degrade. Therefore, try to give your phone a breather now and then. These are some of the things you can do to keep your battery health stay optimum for longer.
