iPhone 16 Pro Max 80% Charge Limit: One Year Later, Was It Worth It?

I have my phone set to 80% max charging, but I only do it because it is convenient for me. My usage pattern is just fine with 80% charging. I would NOT do it if it was a hassle.

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.

I do this on my iPad for the same reason. I don’t know if it helps, but it mainly lives on my coffee table, never more than a few feet away from an outlet if I need it, so it’s easy, and feels like a form of cheap insurance. So far it’s a year old and only just ticked down to 99% battery health so I’m crossing my fingers.

Related Apple's 80% charging limit for iPhone: How much did it help after a year? (45 points, 2024, 63 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41645443

Customers should demand a replaceable battery feature rather than playing silly tricks.

Buying a new phone every year is a environmental disaster.

I don't think most people buy a new phone every year.