Should You Really Be Charging Your iPhone to 100%? A Tech Expert Reveals The Facts

Charging your phone to 100 percent can feel like you’re doing a good thing for your device — giving it an extra battery boost so that it lasts longer. But you’ve probably heard time and again that a full charge isn’t just unnecessary, it can also create problems for your phone.

So, what’s the truth? And how potentially dangerous is it to charge your phone all the way to 100 percent? Here’s everything you need to know about whether you should change your phone all the way or be mindful about keeping it hovering between 30 and 80 percent.

It’s not necessary to charge your phone 100% — experts agree. Doing this once in a blue moon likely won’t negative affect your device, but if it becomes a habit, your phone can suffer in the following ways.