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A battery cycle is one complete discharge and recharge of your battery — from 100% down to 0% and back to 100%. Every lithium-ion battery has a finite number of cycles before its capacity significantly degrades.

Battery Cycles & Health

DeviceTypical Cycle RatingReplace When
iPhone~500 cyclesBattery health below 80%
Android Phone300–500 cyclesNoticeably shorter battery life
Laptop300–500 cyclesBattery dies quickly or swells

In Singapore’s heat, battery degradation happens faster than in cooler countries. Heat is the #1 enemy of lithium batteries — keeping your device in a cool environment and avoiding charging to 100% overnight extends battery life significantly.

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