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Google Mandates Battery Health Limits on Pixel 10 Phones

Google says the software lowers maximum voltage from 200 to 1,000 charge cycles to favor longevity over daily runtime or charging speed.

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Overview

  • Google confirmed to Android Authority that Battery Health Assistance is enabled on the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro Fold with no option to disable it.
  • The system reduces the battery’s maximum voltage in stages starting at 200 charge cycles and continuing through 1,000, leading to shorter daily battery life and slower charging over time.
  • Estimates suggest 200 charge cycles can be reached in about seven months of daily charging, so the limits may begin within the first year of ownership.
  • The approach follows Google making the feature compulsory on the Pixel 9a, with Pixel 10 shipments beginning August 28.
  • Online reaction has been largely negative, with an Android Authority poll reporting roughly 83% of respondents opposing the decision and some saying it could influence purchase plans.