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Real-world testing shows using the display outside quickly drains the battery.
Earlier this month, Google launched the Pixel 7 line of smartphones. And before they’re even in customers’ hands, there’s already a potential battery-life issue. Adam Conway over at XDA Developers noticed his Pixel 7 Pro review unit consumed power much faster when used at higher brightness, especially outdoors.
While it’s not a shock that a phone consumes more power when competing with the sun, Conway reported that his Pixel 7 Pro’s battery level dropped 10% in 15 minutes when he stepped outside for a coffee break. After surveying the rest of the XDA team, Conway discovered it wasn’t an isolated problem. So, with the help of display analyst Dylan Raga, Conway began investigating the mystery of the Pixel 7 Pro display battery drain.
After comparing power consumption readings from the Pixel 7 Pro against Google Pixel 6 Pro data, Conway and Raga realized that both devices seem to excessively drain power when their brightness is cranked—the Pixel 7 Pro’s odd battery life may be a symptom of…
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