Google packed the Pixel 9 Pro XL with a punch, as evidenced by its latest leaked specs.

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    2 months ago

    For me, phones have been more than powerful enough for probably 5 years. I’m predominantly looking for battery life from my new phone, not more power. I think I’d happily use a Pixel 1 processor if it had double the battery life.

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      2 months ago

      Battery life and performance go hand in hand. Race to idle when done correctly gives both great battery life and feels nice to use.

      I don’t use my phone for a lot of intensive things often, but when I do I punish this thing. Also for work we abuse our poor phones.

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        2 months ago

        I don’t disagree with the theory but I’ve been getting barely a day of battery life since I started buying smartphones 15 years ago. As processor efficiencies are made, they waste all the power elsewhere.

        I want to know how long a Nexus 5 would last with a modern battery and CPU and modem.

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      2 months ago

      This exactly how I looked at my phone. I just got a pixel 8 pro this week upgrading from the pixel 3xl (because I fell for the sale email and got it for $600 lol) I was already considering upgrading as my phone had started acting up and hitching recently and it’s been about 5 years anyway.

      Can’t say I’m a fan of the 8 pros battery life so far in comparison to the pixel 3xl though.