Charging from the laptop is convenient and while the charging is slow, it is actually good for battery life as It puts less strain on the lithium ions.
Fast chargers save some time but may not be great for the phone battery.
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A full charge of the battery does not mean it does not have any more battery cells that can be charged.
The Lithium ions inside the lithium cobalt oxide layer are designed by manufacturers so that only half of it is used, to ensure repeat charging and discharging for maximum cycles
Cold weather does not adversely affect the battery, and actually makes it perform well. Exposure to hot weather for prolonged periods is what reduces battery life.
The phone may feel slightly slower in cold weather, and it is nothing to worry about.
Just keep in mind ...
The phone wastes a lot of battery power trying to find Wi-Fi services and connect with them when Wi-Fi is kept on in the background.
It is a good idea to keep them off if possible and also reduce the screen brightness while you are at it.
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