The latest Google Pixel 7 Pro display is a battery-killer at higher brightness

Google's latest flagship device is a masterpiece with some incredible upgrades.

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The phone has a great camera and an upgraded display.

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However, recent reports suggest a major issue with the phone display.

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The display on the Pixel 7 Pro is a major battery drainer, and it only gets worse as you increase its brightness.

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According to XDA Developers, the Pixel 7 Pro's display negatively affects its entire battery life.

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While testing the phone's display, It has been found that your phone's battery will drop by 10% after just fifteen minutes of screen time if you have a higher brightness setting.

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It is not good news, considering how much power these devices use.

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The Pixel 7 Pro has a power problem.

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The reported consumption rates of 3-4 Watts at 600 nits and up to 6W with 1500 nit max brightness are enormous.

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There's a chance that you might not experience any battery drain when using your phone indoors and at lower brightness levels.

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According to this recent report, The Google Pixel 7 Pro drained 50% more battery than the Samsung Galaxy S22.

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Google might be able to make the panel more efficient with a software update, but it won't happen overnight.

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But there's no way to make the panel more efficient if it has a hardware issue.

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