Bypass Charging Phones

We recently discussed the relatively new concept of bypass charging in phones.

What is Bypass Charging?
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Bypass charging is a feature that allows your phone to draw power directly from the charger, bypassing the battery. This can significantly reduce the stress on the battery, leading to improved longevity.

How Does it Work?
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When your phone is plugged in and you enable bypass charging, the power from the charger is directly supplied to the phone's components, bypassing the battery. This reduces the number of charge-discharge cycles, which can accelerate battery degradation.
Well I did some digging and found which phones support this feature:

• Google Pixel 6 and newer (from the December feature drop)
• Samsung Galaxy A35 through to S24 series
• Asus ROG Phone 3 - check out battery care menu
• Sony Xperia - Heat suppression power control
• Xiaomi Black Shark 5, Shark Pro
• Others will pop up in time…

If you’re in the market for a new phone, perhaps consider this feature in your criteria list.

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