Google’s Pixel series hasn’t always convinced us in terms of battery life and charging times, but we’re cautiously optimistic that things have changed for the better with the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. We’ve tested the battery life and charging performance of the two latest Pixel phones, and both have made solid progress toward being some of the best phones for battery life. Here’s everything you need to know.
Pixel 8 series battery and charging specs
| Google Pixel 8 | Google Pixel 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4,575mAh | 5,050mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W wired charging, USB-PD 3.0 PPS | 30W wired charging, USB-PD 3.0 PPS |
| Wired charging times | 25%: 12 minutes 50%: 27 minutes 75%: 44 minutes 100%: 77 minutes |
25%: 13 minutes 50%: 27 minutes 75%: 44 minutes 100%: 79 minutes |
| Wireless charging | 18W wireless charging, Pixel Stand 2nd Gen 12W wireless charging, Qi |
23W wireless charging, Pixel Stand 2nd Gen 12W wireless charging, Qi |
| Charging adapter | Not included in-box, sold separately | Not included in-box, sold separately |
Pixel 8 series battery life: What to expect?
