… It’s competing against Android brands that are treating battery life and charging speed as major selling points. Software updates make the issue worse Another reason Pixel battery complaints keep resurfacing is that software updates occasionally seem to trigger entirely new waves of issues. …
… Most complain that, since the March update, their Pixels are seeing significant drops in longevity on a single charge, losing several hours of battery time. …
… There have been numerous complaints about battery life, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and always-on display issues after this year’s updates. …
… But we liked it thanks to its smooth performance, great battery life, and sturdy design. And at that time, it cost $300, which was one of the complaints we had about the phone, deeming it something to pick up if it was on a carrier deal. …
… Update 5.19.3 was meant to fix some issues with version 5.19.2, but it seems it was causing many of its own. Chief amongst the many complaints was that the update has caused a serious battery life leak, meaning devices that would normally last for weeks, were no longer doing so. …
… At least until it updates, we assume. This is likely to be a bug that comes back and back until Google finally pushes out a fix. At least it's already aware of the problem, and is actively working on a solution — though whether this or the Pixel battery drain bug gets fixed first is anyone's guess.
… After using one, I realized there's simply no way a battery replacement or software update can bridge that gap. And as I spend more and more time on my phone, battery life has become one of the features I value most. …
… The battery life should last most people all day, and Samsung's software experience with One UI makes it a joy to use. Samsung also promises seven years of software updates, which means you'll get fresh updates for some time to come. …
… The phone packs a 5,100mAh battery and a 48MP primary camera sensor, with a 13MP ultrawide lens. It ships with Android 16, and Google promises 7 years of software updates. …
… It's more anecdotal at this point, but I've experienced slightly better battery life on the Android 16 update. …