Charge phone from power bank? Know these things, there may be loss instead of profit

News India Live, Digital Desk: In today’s busy life, smartphone has become our biggest necessity. From office work to staying connected with friends, everything happens on the phone. In such a situation, it is a common thing for the phone’s battery to drain quickly. This is the reason why many people carry a power bank with them, so that the phone can be charged anywhere and anytime when needed.

But have you ever thought that the power bank which you consider so reliable can also prove to be dangerous for your expensive smartphone? Yes, if the power bank is not used properly, it can damage your phone’s battery.

Is power bank really the enemy of phone battery?

This is not completely true. A good quality power bank is absolutely safe for your phone. But there are many cheap and local power banks available in the market, which can cause harm to your phone instead of benefit. Repeatedly charging the phone from the power bank puts pressure on the cells inside the battery, which can reduce both the charging speed and backup.

Pay special attention to these things:

• Buy only branded power banks: Always use a power bank of a good and reliable company. Cheap power banks often do not have the necessary safety features, which can cause problems like overcharging, overheating and short circuit.
• Use quality cable: Avoid using bad or cheap charging cables. Always use original or good company cable only.
• Avoid overheating: While charging the phone from the power bank, the phone often starts heating up. If your phone is overheating, remove it from charging immediately. Also, avoid keeping the power bank in direct sunlight or any hot place.
• Do not leave it charging overnight: Neither your phone nor your power bank should be left charging overnight. Doing this can have a bad effect on the battery.
• Keep in mind the capacity: Always buy a power bank with a higher capacity than your phone’s battery capacity. A power bank with at least 10,000mAh capacity can be a good option.
• Use only when needed: Use power bank only when you have no other option. Daily and repeated use may reduce battery life.