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Many of us leave our phone chargers plugged into the wall socket or our phones connected to the charger overnight or for long periods. While convenient, this habit can have hidden downsides that affect your phone, your electricity bill, and even your safety.
1. Battery Health and Lifespan
Leaving your phone constantly plugged in can cause the battery to overheat or stay at 100% charge for too long. Lithium-ion batteries, which power most smartphones, degrade faster if kept at full charge continuously. This can reduce overall battery capacity, meaning your phone won’t hold a charge as well over time.
2. Energy Waste and Increased Electricity Bills
Chargers plugged in but not connected to a phone still consume small amounts of electricity—called "vampire power" or standby power. This might seem insignificant, but multiplied over many devices and time, it adds up to wasted energy and higher bills.
3. Potential Safety Hazards
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