Smartphones could stop working if winter temperatures drop too low
Temperature can actually affect how phones function.
If a phone gets too hot or cold, it may glitch to help regulate its temperature.
Many smartphones rely on Lithium-Ion batteries which are easily affected by the cold.
The science behind these types of batteries shows that as temperatures drop, the internal resistance of the battery increases, according to Sciencing.
In simpler terms, this means that your battery has to work that much harder to keep your phone on and running.
As such, you may notice that your phone is moving slowly and that the visuals aren’t as sharp as usual.
In some cases, your phone’s battery may also suddenly decrease or even turn off completely – even if you had a nearly full charge.
Luckily, any temperature-related glitches usually subside once your phone is back in a stable environment.
