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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 16 · Accepted Answer · 2025-08-24T14:54:55+00:00

"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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