Google's Pixel Battery Troubles: Two Incidents, One Poor Solution
2025-07-12
Google's Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a phones have both experienced battery issues. The Pixel 4a, using batteries from Lishen, suffered from degradation in some units, prompting Google to reduce battery capacity and charging speed via a software update. The Pixel 6a saw more serious incidents of phones catching fire, leading Google to again limit battery performance through software. While Google's actions prioritized user safety, the solutions negatively impacted user experience, highlighting the challenges of non-removable batteries in an era of longer phone lifespans.