Google Pixel battery woes continue, but when will enough be enough?

According to community reports, another Google Pixel model is now facing battery issues. According to Google support forum posts, several Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users suffer from swollen batteries, some of which are causing the screen to separate from the device’s chassis. Notably, some of our readers who commented on one of our August features suggested that their Pixel 7 series models faced similar issues.

This isn’t the first Pixel device to experience battery problems. The Pixel 4a, Pixel 6a, and Pixel 7a are all part of that club to some degree, with Google issuing emergency software updates and replacement programs to address the issues. Many other readers have also experienced issues with a variety of more premium Pixel models. The problem perhaps runs deeper than a handful of incidents.

Of course, many battery incidents can hinge on how users treat their devices, but given the sheer number of reports across multiple device lines we’ve seen, I’m not sure that phone owners are entirely at fault here.

So, judging by the influx of comments on our various Pixel articles, I wanted to offer a platform through which you can express your personal Pixel battery hang-ups, stories, and problems. Do you have a horror story of your own? Have you contacted Google with your problem? How was it handled? Let us know!

Here are some more questions:

• Tell us your Pixel battery story.
• Do you own a Pixel whose battery is still going strong? Which model is it? Do you treat your smartphone battery well?
• Are these user comments regarding battery issues affecting your view of the Pixel line? Given these problems, are you even willing to consider purchasing one?
• Have you contacted Google about any battery issues in the past? How was your problem handled?
• Have you ditched the Pixel line in favor of another phone brand? Why?

👇 And if you have a specific comment related to your poll choice, or want to answer any of the questions posed above, be sure to have your say in the comments below.