USB Charging

[MetaDrow]

I've heard from random sources that usb charging is better because it can prolong battery life, is it some common misconception and there no benfit at all and it just charges slower? I mostly charge my GS3 via usb and from the wall outlet over night

[The Great Sayain Man]

I would call bs. 

[MetaDrow]

I would call bs. 

That is why I am asking

[gastew15]

Long answer:

As it's using a better AC to DC converter as well as a better more stable transformer to giver you "Cleaner electricity" yes theoretically it is better. Now if it will actually make any kind of noticeable difference or not is really hard to tell. Honestly I doubt you'll really notice any difference. Most people who claim that it works magic are just lying. (It depends if you plan on using the same battery for a super long time or not, which by the time it makes a difference you'll probably want a better phone anyways.) 

 

Short answer: Makes no real difference.

[xox]

Actually, it's not BS.

 

Most wall plugs operate at around 1-2 amps, which although charges the battery quickly, actually makes the battery wear out quickly. Quick charges and discharges drains not only the charge inside the battery, but also the amoount of charge it can hold.

 

Your computer will offer 0.5A charging, which will prolong the life of the battery as it is not charging as quickly. It may take 4 hours to charge instead of 1.5, but it is well worth it for the extra life you'll get out of the device.

[MetaDrow]

Thanks for the answers