Surely it is not the first time that you enter Settings on your phone to check the health of your battery and get an unpleasant surprise. We’ve all been through that moment where you get below 100%. It’s all unfortunate, but few understand what exactly that is and today we are going to explain it to you.
The iPhone, like virtually every other consumer-focused portable electronic device, uses a lithium battery. By its very nature, this is wearing out little by little, and each time it lasts less until reaching a point where it is necessary to change it, because otherwise it would begin to swell, and could cause the iPhone to break, and even an accident.
Why does the iPhone battery degrade?
As we have already said, the battery wears out due to the material it is made of. During use, the anode and cathode, which are two fundamental parts, exchange lithium ions through an electrolyte. This chemical process causes erosion in the materials of the battery leading to a progressive loss of efficiency and capacity.
To simplify it a bit, we could say that energy transmission produces stress, and the cell walls are rusting. This causes residue to accumulate, which makes them narrower and can store less charge, so they will last less time.
How to prevent the iPhone battery from deteriorating
If we start from the basis that it is something that will happen yes or yes, all we can do is slow down the process. It is important to always use official chargers or with the Made for iPhone badge. In this way, we will know that we are not going to cause any unnecessary problems to our battery.
On the other hand, it is advisable not to leave the iPhone charging all night. The best thing is that our battery never goes below 20% and never goes above 80. This way we will not reach either of the two extremes, and will stay in optimal condition for longer. Finally, if possible, wireless charging should be avoided. It produces more heat, and the temperature for a battery is deadly.
How much battery does an iPhone have
The battery that an iPhone has will depend almost exclusively on its size. After all, the more space, the bigger it will be, and therefore, the longer it will last if we understand consumption as a constant. It varies a lot from phone to phone, so we leave you a comparative table:
How to recover 100% iPhone battery
We have already explained that battery degradation is a natural process. You can try to slow down all you want, but it always ends up coming. That is why as such it is not reversible. It is not possible to make a battery that is at 80% of its useful life return to 100, but it is possible to put another battery that is new.
To request a battery change, you can do it through the application of Medium or by calling 900 150 503 in Spain. It is a completely free number so you shouldn’t have any problems. There you have to explain that you want to make a battery replacement and after validating your data, they will tell you what it costs (it will not be more than 75 euros), the place and the time at which they will make the change.
Remember make a backup and arrive on time, otherwise you could miss the appointment. If they have stock right there, In about an hour everything will be ready and you can leave there with your new battery. Otherwise, you may have to wait a few days.
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