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Wireless charging is being advertised as the new hot thing around town. Newer phone models are coming with wireless charging capabilities, allowing users to place their phones on a charging platform and watch their battery percentage increase.

As stylish and elegant as wireless charging looks, is it really time for you to ditch the traditional charging cable? Concerns have been raised regarding the efficiency of wireless chargers and whether they can degrade your phone's battery.

There are also more concerns that surround wireless charging, and this article will explore four reasons why you shouldn't be so quick to ditch the cables just yet.

1. Wireless charging degrades your battery faster

There's an on-going debate about whether wireless charging is harsher on your battery than wired charging. Most smartphone batteries have a limited amount of charging cycles before they slowly become worn out.

Some technicians argue that wireless charging causes your battery to get minimal rest, and thus it blows through charging cycles faster. While this notion is still being debated, the sure thing is that wireless charging causes your phone to heat up faster than wired charging. Heat degrades your battery faster, and it may cause you to require a replacement battery sooner rather than later.

2. It is less efficient

Wireless charging is less efficient, especially for smaller devices such as your smartphone. The wireless charging surface may be as low as 30% efficient when compared to wired charging. This is primarily because the charging surface often remains unused for long periods, even when the unit is plugged in.

Unless you plan on placing multiple phones on the wireless charging station at any given time, energy efficiency may compel you to still continue using a wired charging platform.

3. You can't use your phone while it's charging

Many people continue using their smartphones when the charging cable is still connected. In fact, people do this so often that they don't realise you can't keep using your phone while it's on a wireless charger.

If you're looking to charge the phone during periods of heavy use, wireless charging will take longer and prove inconvenient. You may wish to keep your wired charger for such situations.

4. It's more expensive than traditional cables

Wireless charger phone systems also come with a higher price tag than traditional cables. While they certainly look fancy and futuristic, they tend to be slower, less efficient, and more expensive.

While some people are excited about this new technology, those who are on a budget might still find benefit in using traditionally wired chargers.