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Feb 7, 2026 at 20:55
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Today I learnt about "bypass charging", a phone feature where it can run directly off the mains without using the battery at all. No battery charging, less heat, less battery wear. Nifty.
Here are all the phones that support bypass charging, and why you should use it
Here are all the phones that support bypass charging, and why you should use it
Few phones on the market can draw power directly from the wall, bypassing the battery while charging. But are the benefits tangible enough?

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