The Pixel Watch was a highly anticipated release from Google, but it fell short in one major area: battery life. With many users reporting only getting a day of use out of a single charge, the Pixel Watch was quickly overshadowed by its competitors.
However, Google is not one to give up easily. With the Pixel Watch 2, the company is expected to make significant improvements to battery life. Here are some of the ways Google could fix the Pixel Watch 2’s biggest flaw:
One of the biggest factors affecting battery life is the processor. The Pixel Watch used the Exynos 9110, which is a relatively old and inefficient processor. For the Pixel Watch 2, Google is expected to use a newer and more efficient processor, such as the Tensor chip that is found in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. This could lead to significant improvements in battery life.
Another way to improve battery life is to simply increase the size of the battery. The Pixel Watch had a relatively small battery for a smartwatch, at 294 mAh. For the Pixel Watch 2, Google is expected to increase the battery size to 350 mAh or even 400 mAh. This would allow users to get more than a day of use out of a single charge.
In addition to hardware changes, Google can also improve battery life by optimizing the software. This includes things like making sure that apps are not running in the background when they are not in use, and reducing the amount of data that is being transferred to and from the watch.
Another way to improve battery life is to add new battery-saving features. This could include things like a low-power mode that reduces the watch’s functionality and a schedule for turning off features that are not used frequently.
The Pixel Watch uses an OLED display, which is known for being very bright and vibrant. However, OLED displays can also be very power-hungry. For the Pixel Watch 2, Google could switch to a different display technology, such as LCD or LTPO. These technologies are not as bright or vibrant as OLED, but they are much more power-efficient.
In addition to the changes mentioned above, Google could also consider using a fast-charging technology that allows the watch to be charged quickly. It also offers a battery case that can extend the watch’s battery life, making the watch lighter and more compact, which would improve its power efficiency.
If Google can make these changes, the Pixel Watch 2 could be a major success. However, it remains to be seen whether or not Google will be able to address the battery life concerns of users.
