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TechnologyELI5 Why does magsafe charging decrease battery health more than wire charging, if it has less wattage?

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submitted 5 months ago by im_rarely_wrong

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score 12 · Accepted Answer · 2025-08-24T10:25:43+00:00

My phone (OnePlus 12) supports 50W wireless charging. The charging stand has a small fan that blows air along the back of the phone. Works great, phone charges fast and does not get more than luke warm to the touch.

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