For years, iPhone users have enjoyed a handy feature Android lacked — a battery health screen. This simple tool displays the battery’s maximum capacity compared to its new state, offering a clear picture of its degradation. But the tide may be turning, as evidence suggests Android 15 could bring this much-desired feature.

Android Authority and Google News Telegram editor Nail Sadykov stumbled upon a hidden “battery health” screen in the Android 14 QPR2 beta 2 update released recently. 

While currently inactive, code analysis revealed that it will show the “estimated percentage of charge the battery can currently hold compared to when it was new.” In simple words, it’s the same battery health percentage feature as in iPhones.

While the availability of this feature remains a mystery, Android Authority suggests that it could arrive in Android 15, possibly as a Pixel exclusive initially. However, there’s always a chance of abandonment, though Google’s recent efforts suggest otherwise.

The latest Pixel Feature Drop already introduced a “battery information” screen, revealing the battery’s cycle count and manufacture date. Moreover, Android 14 empowered third-party developers with battery APIs, enabling apps to estimate battery health. These steps seem to pave the way for a native battery health screen.

The benefits of such a feature are undeniable, especially for those holding onto their phones for longer. Google also announced seven years of updates for the Pixel 8 lineup, so the battery health monitoring feature will come in handy for new Pixel owners. 

You can expect more details about this feature to start surfacing soon. We will keep you posted on any new developments.

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