Google’s Android battery health indicator is only for the newest Pixels
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Summary
Google is developing a battery health tool for Androids, similar to one introduced to iPhones in 2018, showing users an indicator of the phone’s battery performance.
However, according to issue trackers and reports from beta testers, Google has said it won’t roll out the feature to its older devices, including the Pixel 6 and Pixel 8 Pro.
The company said it’s not feasible to do so, with a Google developer adding that the battery health indicator will only be available on the Pixel 8A and any newer models.
Android users have queried this decision, given that the tool would be most useful for those with outdated phones that are experiencing battery issues and for whom buying a new device might not be feasible.
Google has been working on this Android 16 feature since 2023, but hasn’t explained its limited rollout.