Google just launched its Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a, highlighting growing concern over smartphone battery health. A new EU energy label system now helps buyers understand how long a phone battery should last, showing the expected number of charge cycles before significant wear.
Here are some key findings:
Google: Most devices (Pixel 9 series, Pixel 8a, etc.) rated for 1,000 cycles
Samsung: Flagships like the Galaxy S25 series rated for an impressive 2,000 cycles
Fairphone: Up to 1,300 cycles
Nothing & Sony: 1,400 cycles
Motorola & OnePlus: 1,000–1,200 cycles
Apple: iPhones and iPads rated at 1,000 cycles
Samsung’s high cycle ratings stand out, but more transparency is needed on how these numbers are calculated and how they hold up in real-world use.
Source: Android Authority
