When we buy a new smartphone, we want it to last a few years. To achieve this, it is essential to use a good protective case, but also follow certain guidelines in order to extend its useful life..
One of the elements that degrades the most in any smartphone, be it a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO, is the battery. Over time, it loses its total capacity and, in general, its properties. Although if we follow the “20/80 rule” on a regular basis we can extend its useful life. and maintain all its capacity.
What is the 20/80 rule and why you should follow it on your Xiaomi
In very general terms we have to keep in mind that although lithium-ion and polymer batteries do not have “memory”, Yes, they do have areas of greater stress.. Broadly speaking, charging our smartphone above 80% or let its capacity drop below 20% accelerates battery degradation.
It is therefore, according to various studies, that if frequently We charge our Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO up to 80% and do not let it drop below 20%, we will prolong its useful life. So much so that HyperOS has a somewhat hidden setting that allows us prevent the battery from constantly charging above 80% and we can activate it by following these steps:
In addition, we recommend that you read this article in which we tell you Various tips and tricks that will help you extend the life of your Xiaomi. Any action, no matter how insignificant it may seem, can help us take care of our smartphone.