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Google Limits Android 16 Battery Health Feature to Newer Pixels

The new diagnostic tool debuts in Android 16 Beta 3 but excludes Pixel 8 and older models due to hardware constraints.

Google Pixel phones to get battery health feature but not all: Check this list
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Overview

  • Android 16 Beta 3 introduces a Battery Health indicator, accessible through the Battery dashboard, offering insights into a phone's battery condition.
  • Google confirms the feature is only supported on Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold devices, citing 'product limitations' as the reason for excluding older models.
  • Owners of Pixel 8 and earlier devices will not receive the feature, a decision that has drawn criticism from users questioning the technical justification.
  • The feature parallels Apple's Battery Health tool, which has been available on iPhones since 2018 and supports devices dating back to 2014.
  • The Battery Health indicator is expected to roll out widely with the stable release of Android 16 in Q2 2025, but its availability for non-Pixel devices remains uncertain.