Get ready for some potentially frustrating news, Pixel fans! It seems Google is doubling down on battery management, but not in a way that's giving users much choice. The upcoming Pixel 10 series will feature Google's Battery Health Assistance feature, and unlike some previous Pixel models, it's going to be mandatory and non-disableable.
This Battery Health Assistance feature, initially introduced on the Pixel 9a, works by gradually reducing the phone's charging speed and battery voltage. The intention, of course, is to extend the overall lifespan of the battery. While this might sound good in theory, the major drawback is that it effectively reduces the phone's battery capacity over time, even beyond the natural degradation that all smartphone batteries experience. Essentially, you're trading short-term battery performance for potentially longer-term battery health.
The lack of user choice is a significant point of contention. Other smartphone manufacturers are addressing battery longevity by using more durable batteries. For example, Samsung's flagship phones can withstand around 2,000 charging cycles before their batteries degrade to 80% capacity, while OnePlus and OPPO offer batteries with 1,600 cycles to 80% capacity. Google claims the Pixel 8a and newer Pixel phones can endure 1,000 charging cycles before hitting the 80% mark. If Google used longer lasting batteries there arguably wouldn't be as much need for such aggressive, and compulsory, battery management.
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