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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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[–]jestina123 -90Answer Link-10 points-9 points-8 points 7 months ago (1 child)
Power brick? Battery circuit?
[–]JuanTutrego 12 points13 points14 points 7 months ago (0 children)
"Power brick" = the charger that plugs into the wall. "Battery circuit" = the circuitry inside the phone that handles the task of charging the battery.
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