Mobile Phone myths, we’ve all heard of them but are they actually true? OnBuy.com undertook a survey recently to find out just how many of them we believe.

• A THIRD of Brits believe a mobile phone can reduce sperm count / fertility

• 66% think a bag of rice will REVIVE a wet phone

• 18% of people BELIEVE the 5G conspiracy theories (e.g. it will be especially susceptible to cyber-attacks)

• A QUARTER of people have been told you can charge an iPhone in 20 seconds using a MICROWAVE OVEN

 

Battery Myths

87% of those surveyed by OnBuy believe that apps running in the background use up battery. While it’s worth noting that modern smartphones are optimized to run foreground tasks first. While the others will float harmlessly in the background.

Security Myths

75% of Brits believe that taking out the SIM card will keep you from being tracked. However, your phone can still be tracked if power remains in the battery. Regardless if there’s a SIM or not. Maybe it’s because it’s shown in movies it’s believed.

Mobile Phone Myths

31% of Brits believe that a mobile phone can reduce sperm count if kept in a trouser pocket. While this is simply not the case. Every quality mobile phone brand’s who provide products have to pass a Specific Absorption Rating (SAR) test. This test ensures your phone does not emit enough radiation to cause an issue.

However, the general myth Brits (66%) believe the most is that you can dry a wet phone in a bag of rice. Although we’re pretty sure that one works!

5G

When asked about 5G  conspiracy theories (cyber-attacks/surveillance) those asked responded:

• Yes – 18%
• Undecided – 20%
• No – 63%

Urban Myths

There are some Myths that Brits admit that they’ve heard but haven’t put them to the test! Check out the craziest ones below:

• You can cook an egg by placing it between two mobile phones – 6%
• Never use a mobile when there’s a lightning storm – 19%
• You can charge an iPhone in 20 seconds using a microwave oven – 25%

FULL LIST

The full list of Mobile Phone Myths are below:  

Do you believe…
Apps running in the background use up battery	87%
A screen protector will stop your phone getting scratched	77%
Taking out your SIM card keeps you from being tracked	75%
More megapixels = better camera	66%
You can dry a wet phone in a bag of rice	66%
Phones interfere with hospitals and planes	43%
Overcharging a phone damages the battery	39%
Charging your phone overnight is bad for it	34%
You shouldn’t keep your phone in the same pocket as a credit card	31%
Having a phone near your private parts can reduce sperm count / fertility	31%
Incognito mode protects your privacy	30%
Smartphones give off dangerous radiation	29%
Mobile phone use near a petrol pump can cause an explosion	26%
You shouldn’t use your phone while it’s charging	24%
A bigger battery means longer battery life	21%
You should drain your battery completely before charging	18%
Free Wi-Fi is safe to use	5%

(OnBuy)

*methodology: to achieve the results OnBuy.com sent out a survey to 3,446 British people. 50% of respondents that took part are male, 45% are female and 5% identify as “other.”

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