Google has long been working on improving battery longevity, implementing features such as adaptive charging and an 80% charge limit on Pixel devices. Now, with the release of Android 16 beta 3, a new section in the settings menu provides users with detailed insights into their battery’s health and performance.
This new section allows users to change the charging mode, but its most significant function is displaying diagnostic data on battery performance. The system analyzes the battery’s condition and shows information about its current state, helping users understand how well their battery is functioning. Since modern smartphones no longer have easily replaceable batteries, tracking capacity loss over time can be especially useful in determining when a replacement may be needed.
Understanding Battery Wear and Maintenance
Along with diagnostics, the new section offers useful information on how battery capacity changes over time and provides recommendations on extending battery life. Users who want to maximize their device’s longevity can benefit from learning how charging habits and environmental factors affect battery health.
Despite these new features, it remains unclear how accurately Android 16 will assess battery wear or whether it will display capacity loss after each charge cycle, notes NIXSolutions. The effectiveness of this tool will likely become clearer as more users test it and provide feedback. As Android 16 moves toward its stable release, we’ll keep you updated on any further improvements and refinements to this feature.