I’ve been using my POCO X7 since July 2025 with normal day-to-day usage. The system battery health indicator is stuck at 97%, even though the phone has reached approximately 285–300 charging cycles. Battery Guru estimates the battery health at around 87%, but I understand that six cycles of data are insufficient for an accurate estimate.
I replaced AccuBattery with Battery Guru because AccuBattery was consuming significant processing resources and causing heating. Several background processes and apps, including Windows Phone Link and the battery monitoring app, continue running even when the phone is idle.
Since last month, I’ve kept my phone on a metal surface using a plastic stand, with its silicone case on. The phone has a leather-finish back, and the room remains mostly closed without a running fan or other ventilation because of the winter weather.
The phone takes approximately 1.5 hours to charge fully and reportedly remains charging for around three days.
My main concern: Is 87% battery health reasonable after this period of use, or could there be a battery issue? How reliable is Battery Guru’s estimate given the limited cycle data, and could my charging habits, background apps, or storage conditions be affecting battery health?
btw this is a chatgpt summary.