Short answer: Yes — using a phone as a hotspot while charging draws more power than either activity alone, which can mean the battery percentage climbs slowly or holds steady rather than charging quickly, but it won’t damage the device under normal conditions.
What ‘Trickle Charging’ Actually Means and When It Happens
Trickle charging refers to a slow, low-current charging mode used either to safely revive a deeply discharged battery or to…