How long should you charge a new phone the first time? Clear up the confusion..

You’ve bought a new smartphone, but are you wondering how long you should charge it the first time? In the past, it was recommended to charge phone batteries for 8 to 12 hours initially, but this isn't necessary with today's advanced smartphones. Most modern phones use lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries, which do not require an extended initial charging period.

How long should you charge the phone the first time?
After buying a new phone, you should charge it normally. If the battery level is around 20–30%, connect it to the charger—using only the manufacturer's original or a certified charger—and let it charge to 100% before unplugging it. There is no need to charge the battery for 8, 10, or 12 hours the first time.

If the new phone comes with a 40–60% charge right out of the box, you don't need to rush to charge it to 100% immediately. You can use the phone as needed and charge it when the battery runs low.

Should you charge it to 100% the first time?
Charging the phone to 100% the first time isn't strictly necessary. However, it is often said that charging the phone to nearly 100% occasionally helps the system better synchronize battery percentage readings; that said, doing this every day isn't required.

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