The Nintendo Switch 2 will learn this battery trick from your Android phone
This simple toggle can extend battery health by years.
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- The Nintendo Switch 2 will include a feature to cap battery charge at 90%.
- A similar feature debuted on Pixel phones in 2020, and is included in Android 15.
- Turning the feature on in settings could extend Switch 2 battery health by years.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is less than a month away from launching, but Nintendo is still announcing new features. The latest announcement comes via the Nintendo Today! app, and it’s one of the most valuable features implemented on Android in the past few years.
It’s essentially a toggle in the Settings app that caps the maximum charge of your Switch 2 to 90%. This might sound counterintuitive, since you’re sacrificing game time while away from a charger, but it’s the best way to keep your battery healthy for years. Capping your maximum charge can delay phone battery replacement for a year or more, so expect similar results on the Switch 2.
