How's your Pixel battery life since the Android 11 update?

Android 11 review Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central

It's hard to believe, but it's already been over two months since Android 11 was released to the public. That means it's been two months of people messing with chat bubbles, getting used to the new notification layout, and having more control over their app permissions.

New features like that are the most fun to talk about, but whenever a major software update is released, there's something else that needs to be discussed: battery life.

VPN Deals: Lifetime license for $16, monthly plans at $1 & more

A few Pixel owners in the AC forums recently got to talking about how Android 11 has been affecting their battery life over the past couple of months, and looking through their comments, it seems to be a mixed bag right now.

Super Spartan
11-07-2020 10:37 PM

I was expecting battery life to get better with iOS 11 due to the under the hood changes but now I have to charge my Pixel 4 thrice a day and yes I did a factory reset I feel my phone has became useless so now I was forced to order a Pixel 5 even though I cancelled my initial pre-order after having second thoughts on the value it offers but now I ordered it without thinking twice just because I...

Reply

Ben_70
11-08-2020 10:42 AM

Yes. I'm surprised this thread wasn't started a lot sooner as a lot of Pixel users are having this problem since the upgrade to 11. My battery drains twice as fast as on 10. It's not an app either (I don't have TuneIn on my phone). In battery settings it says all apps are running normally. When the phone is not in use (i.e. overnight, face down so as not to use AOD) I'm losing around 1% per...

Reply

Wiley_11
11-08-2020 01:43 PM

No discernible difference on my 4 XL.

Reply

merlin29
11-10-2020 12:48 PM

My pixel 4 is has better battery life on 11 than when on 10, it lasts from 8am until my bed time at 11 pm then overnight slow charge, Very pleased with it my first pixel.

Reply

Now, we want to hear from you — How's your Pixel battery life since the Android 11 update?

Join the conversation in the forums!

Have you listened to this week's Android Central Podcast?

Every week, the Android Central Podcast brings you the latest tech news, analysis and hot takes, with familiar co-hosts and special guests.

Subscribe in Pocket Casts: Audio
Subscribe in Spotify: Audio
Subscribe in iTunes: Audio

We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.

You don't have to settle

OnePlus 9 Pro review: Nailed it

The OnePlus 9 Pro is one of the best Android phones of the year, and proves that with a bit of focus, OnePlus can nail almost everything.

From the Editor's Desk

The Pixel Watch isn't fixing Wear OS's problems, but Samsung might

I've loved Android smartwatches since the original Moto 360, but I'm tired of making excuses for Wear OS's lackluster performance and Tizen's abysmal apps. Once upon a time, I thought maybe — just maybe — a Pixel Watch could be the smooth, well-supported Android watch of my dreams, but now I know better.

you oughta get this iottie

Review: iOttie Aivo Connect is a surprisingly useful mobile Alexa platform

Unless you have a fancy ride with a built-in phone charger, you probably need a good car phone mount or docking solution. One that can charge your phone wirelessly? Even better. One that you can use to control your phone hands-free via Amazon's Alexa? Even better-er! That's what the iOttie Aivo Connect promises, but does it deliver?

Google it

These are the best Stadia games available to play right now in 2021

With the flexibility of Stadia, you can play all of your favorite games on your TV, phone, computer, laptop, or tablet easily. A Stadia Pro subscription includes some free games, but you can buy even more ranging from AAA titles to indies and platform exclusives. Here are our picks for the best out there that you won't want to put down.