Why Do Smartphones Use So Much Battery When You’re Charging?

Imagine your phone is like a piggy bank. When you plug it in, you're trying to put coins inside it, but sometimes the piggy bank is too full or not ready for new coins yet. That's why it still takes time and energy even when it’s being filled up.

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Your phone keeps running games while it's charging.
It uses battery just to light up your screen when you're using a dark app.
Even though you're charging, your phone still needs energy for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

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