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Pixel 11 Battery Woes: Capacity Slashed Despite Efficiency Hopes
7 May
Summary
- Pixel 11 battery capacities are rumored to be lower than Pixel 10 series.
- New modems and chipsets may offer efficiency to offset battery cuts.
- Google faces ongoing scrutiny over Pixel battery performance history.
Leaked specifications for the upcoming Google Pixel 11 series suggest a concerning trend of reduced battery capacities compared to the previous Pixel 10 generation. The Pixel 11 is rumored to lose 130 mAh, the 11 Pro 163 mAh, and the 11 Pro XL 200 mAh, though the latter retains a 5,000 mAh capacity. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is expected to see the largest reduction of 357 mAh.
These reported decreases come despite previous improvements in Pixel battery life, which historically lagged behind competitors. The Pixel 7, for instance, only lasted 7 hours and 13 minutes in tests, a significant contrast to the Pixel 10 Pro XL's 14 hours and 20 minutes.
However, the leaked data also points to potential improvements in energy efficiency. Google may be transitioning from Exynos modems to a more efficient MediaTek M90, and the Tensor G6 chipset is reportedly being built on a more advanced TSMC 2nm node. These component upgrades could offset the reduced battery capacity.
Despite these promising rumors about more efficient hardware, Google's past struggles with battery performance continue to fuel apprehension. The actual battery life of the Pixel 11 series remains to be seen, with real-world testing being the only definitive measure of whether Google has successfully maintained its battery life trajectory or risks repeating past mistakes.
