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Re:Pixel 10 Phones by bsimpson on Wednesday August 20, 2025 @02:39PM (#44964831)
> a spare sitting on a shelf

Does that work for batteries? I feel like unused batteries tend to become unusable batteries.

Re:Pixel 10 Phones by avidiax on Wednesday August 20, 2025 @04:03PM (#44965833)
Would be better in a drawer in the refrigerator. Calendar aging for batteries is mostly about the temperature and storage SoC, which should be in the 30-50% level.
Re:Pixel 10 Phones by prmoustache on Thursday August 21, 2025 @04:05AM (#44970325)
I've had a "spare" smartphone kept in a drawer for a year and when I needed it it was impossible to charge and I've never been able to wake it up.
Re:Pixel 10 Phones by 51Cards on Thursday August 21, 2025 @08:55AM (#44972170)
Sorry, my wording was misleading there. A spare Pixel 5 on the shelf so if something happens to this one I have an immediate replacement. I pop it onto a charger every couple months to prevent the battery from going too low.