The Pixel 6 is where the Pixel series’ redemption arc began. Google managed to impress many with the new design of the Pixel 6 phones and the intelligence-focused Tensor G1 chip. However, enthusiasm among users soon turned into disappointment when the Tensor-equipped phones started getting hot. The Pixel 7 series with Tensor G2 also wasn’t untouched by heating problems. And while we are patiently waiting to cover Pixel 8 series overheating complaints, some Redditors suggest Google might have remedied the issue on the older Pixels with the Android 14 update.
Battery life has also seen improvements
Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 owners on Reddit are reporting that their phone is not heating up as much as it used to and running a lot smoother on Android 14 (Via Android Police). The users claim the battery life also has increased seemingly due to the CPU not working as hard. Google has not provided specific details regarding any adjustments in Android 14 aimed at addressing overheating concerns on its Pixel phones. Some speculations suggest that Google may have fine-tuned the CPU scheduler to optimize the usage of the powerful CPU cores.
This is a welcome improvement, as Pixel smartphones are often reported to run too hot. Rumors suggest that the new Pixel 8 series also doesn’t heat up as much, but at the cost of throttling the Tensor G3 chip to half its performance. This is especially concerning given that the Tensor G3 is already underpowered compared to competing chips like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. If the throttling rumors are true, the Pixel 8 series may have a chipset that is only as powerful as a budget smartphone.
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