In an upcoming Android update, Pixel phone users are expected to receive a significant boost in battery-related features, drawing inspiration from iPhone’s battery tools. The new functionality will offer a more detailed breakdown of the Pixel device’s battery status, presenting it in a new “battery health” section within the settings menu.
This feature, spotted in the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2, will reveal the current charging capacity of the Pixel’s battery as a percentage. Users will gain insights into how much their phone’s battery has degraded over time, providing valuable information for assessing the condition, particularly for potential buyers of second-hand devices. In an upcoming Android
This follows on from Google introducing a manufacture date and cycle count feature, which tallies up how many times the phone has been fully charged, in the latest Pixel Drop. All together this gives Pixel users desperately needed information about the state of their phone’s battery and makes the phone easier to repair.
Indeed, the introduction of a battery health feature in Android represents a catch-up move with iOS, where such features have been available for years. These tools have proven crucial in the second-hand market for iOS devices, allowing buyers to make more informed decisions about the condition of a used iPhone’s battery. This transparency helps users avoid purchasing devices that might require costly battery replacements. The upcoming battery health meter for Pixel users will offer a similar advantage, empowering them to assess the battery’s state and make more confident decisions, especially when considering second-hand purchases.