The Google Pixel 10 has a controversial battery feature you cant turn off,
but its not a deal-breaker heres why

Date:
Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:50:00 +0000

Description:
The Google Pixel 10 series has a mandatory battery health feature that limits capacity and charging speed after a set number of cycles though this sounds drastic, its actually a pretty considerate feature.

FULL STORY ======================================================================The Google Pixel 10 comes with battery performance limits that can't be disabled Battery Health Assistance gradually decreases voltage and capacity after 200 cycles and up to 1000 cycles Online reactions suggest frustration

The Pixel 10 has been official for one week, and yet it seems that Googles latest flagship smartphone has already found itself caught up in controversy over a new battery health setting that cant be switched off.

As Android Central reports, the Google Pixel 10 series comes with an obligatory battery health feature called Battery Health Assistance, which limits the phones voltage and charging speed over time. The limits begin at 200 cycles and continue until 1,000 cycles. A report from Android Authority corroborates that the feature cant be disabled.

For those not familiar, cycle simply refers to the process of emptying and recharging the battery. Assuming the phone is charged daily, this could mean battery limits kick in after less than a year of ownership, with performance getting worse over the next few years.

However, here at TechRadar were confident that the Pixel 10s battery limiting feature shouldnt be a dealbreaker if youre considering buying one keep reading for our breakdown. The claim The Google Pixel 6a was recently pulled from Google's online refurbished store (Image credit: Future)

Unlike some tech controversies, theres not really an element of suggestion or conspiracy theorizing as far as we can tell, this is a real feature that
will affect battery life on the Google Pixel 10 series. The issue is more about how users react to this information.

Naturally, a feature that outright worsens your phone's performance isnt guaranteed to be popular, and Pixel fans have reacted in kind. In one Reddit thread, user Toni_Segui wrote: Regarding this imposition from Google, if they don't back down, for my part next year I'm going to Samsung or even Apple.

User gosangst was less diplomatic, commenting: Google really hates its customers.

It seems that some online commenters are taking this battery limit feature as a reason to avoid the Google Pixel 10. We've contacted Google for comment,
but haven't heard back yet.

Its also true that Google Pixel phones have a checkered history when it comes to batteries. Recently, Google pulled the Pixel 6a from its refurbished store following reports of some units catching fire (though there was no official reason given). Some users may be wary of trusting Google when it comes to battery tech. The reality The Google Pixel 10 is still a valid choice,
despite its strict battery limits (Image credit: Blue Pixl Media)

Most tech users know by now that batteries even rechargeable ones are ultimately consumable components, or at least that they degrade over time. Even the best Google Pixel phones have previously had issues with battery
life and even battery safety, so its perhaps unsurprising that Google has taken such a hard line.

The likely intention behind Battery Health Assistance is to make the degradation of your phones battery feel more gradual and less noticeable, while avoiding putting too much stress on the battery.

If all goes to plan, this should make for a smoother and more sustainable experience in the long term. Remember, theres no avoiding battery degradation with use this is something that will happen anyway.

However, Google does have some catching up to do when it comes to phone users trusting its battery tech, so perhaps the option to disable Battery Health Assistance wouldve been a smart inclusion.

Still, theres no need to panic over this sort of technology. The best phones now get years of post-launch support, so limiting hardware for the sake of longevity does make some sense. Whether you find that a reasonable tradeoff is, of course, up to you; let us know in the comments. You might also like
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