Understanding Charging Cycles
When the smartphone revolution took off, battery longevity wasn’t a concern. Imagine the joy of swapping out your phone’s battery like changing socks! Fast forward to today, where most phones now sport sleek, sealed designs and replaceable batteries are a relic of the past.
Google’s Insights on Pixel Batteries
Recently, Google unveiled data about how long you can expect your Pixel phone’s battery to last. If you’re wielding a Pixel 3 through the Pixel 8 Pro, you’ll be happy to know that it maintains about 80% capacity for roughly 800 charging cycles. Yes, each cycle counts as a full charge from 0% to 100% – not that we recommend living life on the edge!
Newer Models Shine in Efficiency
However, hold your applause for the Pixel 8a and its successors, as they can keep that same 80% capacity for around 1,000 cycles. This means that as technology advances, so does the power efficiency of our beloved devices.
So, if you’re running a Pixel 8a or later, you can easily check your battery’s health. Simply navigate to Settings > About Phone > Battery Information. Here, you can see how many times your battery has been charged, when it was manufactured, and even the date it was first used. Armed with this info, you’ll know precisely when it might be time to consider a replacement!
In conclusion, while replaceable batteries may be heading back into the spotlight thanks to regulations like the EU’s Digital Markets Act, it’s apparent that the latest Pixels pack a punch in battery longevity. Keep charging, but don’t forget to keep an eye on those cycles!
