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[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] drvalianto:
7 hours is everyday LOL. If I don't play games, I can stretch it to 8 hours.

Maybe you can try Flash kernel. It's stable and helps with battery.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
I can get 7 hours too but the amount of time off the charger is what really makes it amazing. Even if 7-8 hours is sleep, that's still A LOT of off the charger time. I would be maybe 7 SOT and 14 hours off the charger.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] codya321:
I'm on the 8.1 beta and I am not sure I've noticed this before. When I restart the phone, the screen on time since last charge in the battery settings resets. Is this normal? I don't remember that happening on previous versions...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] rsbenedict:
I think it has always reset when you restart, but I could be wrong.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Shawheim:
This is a pretty normal work day for me. Battery life this week has been great!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Badger50:
No complaints here! :good:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] hellcry30:
This is crazy! OMG
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Jay01:
Does Adaptive Brightness have any major impact on battery life?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Shawheim:
I don't use adaptive brightness. Only other things I use are my Android Wear watch and Bluetooth headset both connected to Bluetooth all day as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Badger50:
Final stats with first full cycle without rebooting. No AOD (don't like it) wifi 90% of the time, lots of XDA browsing, lots of phone calls and texts, some YouTube, and just farting around with settings. Nothing to complain about on my end :good::cool:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prey521:
Over the weekend I had 7 hours of SOT and still had 15% battery left....unheard of for me coming from a Nexus 6p.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] dadoc04:
loving the battery life on this thing
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] tbns:
How do you guys use your phone? I use Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, Instagram, Hangouts, Outlook, Gmail, Slide, take a lot of pictures, and surf the web, and I'm not getting even remotely near what's being reported in this thread.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prey521:
I do exactly that, minus Snapchat and I get over 7 hours SOT so far.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] tbns:
Adaptive brightness and location settings all on?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prey521:
Yes, both are on.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Coming from a Nexus 5X which got 4 hours SOT at most for me, 7 hours without even trying is amazing. The 19 hours off the charger is a huge plus. It's a 30.4% larger battery but getting 77.5% longer SOT. Super happy. [emoji5]

Adaptive Brightness on and set to 29%. Always On Ambient Display on as well.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] biggiestuff:
This phone is amazing in battery life. I'm seeing a lot of the same results as others. EVERYTHING turned on as well!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] mediaman123:
thats brilliant.......

would you consider yourself a light user?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] toakster:
Typically, I'd call myself a moderate user but that day to test SOT I was watching a lot of YouTube, reading articles /general browsing, and video calling with duo.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Lambetts:
Arm, sorry but ate you trolling? ALL the iPhone are known for the worst battery life of any mobile device, of all time. I've never ever seen an Apple device go this far. Not 4hr SOT, they struggle mainly because you have absolutely no control over any services or features....

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Arm, sorry but are you trolling? ALL the iPhone are known for the worst battery life of any mobile device, of all time. I've never ever seen an Apple device go this far. Not 4hr SOT, they struggle mainly because you have absolutely no control over any services or features....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] jimv1983:
Finally a phone that I don't have to worry about battery life. The only display issue I'm noticing is the blue tint on off axis viewing and since I don't really use my phone at off axis the great battery life and overall good phone otherwise makes up for the blue tint.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Hans_95:
So if you're also getting this amazing 7 hours sot , any idea why Im not? It's driving me crazy I'm about to ask Google for a replacment because I want my money's worth since I get 4-5 hours sot.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Screenshot isn't working.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Damn this is getting depressing. Yesterday's results are in the first screenshot and the current usage remaining is in the second. These are some seriously low estimates, considering that I do not have a vastly different usage than you guys. One thing that I've forgotten to screenshot is that when i tap on show full device usage Android usage was/is always on second place, with yesterday having used 20% (!!!) Which if I remember eas 600-something mah. Did I find my culprit? Can anyone please tap full device usage and tell me whether Android system is there qnd using a lot of power?

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Forgot the screenshots...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Didn't attach for some reason. Attempt #3 ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] richii0207:
You should NEVER compare your usage with someone else's. It's best to compare with a previous phone you've had as the only person who uses the phone the same exact way as you is....YOU. Screenshot posting of battery is useless/pointless and is often used to brag about battery life based on THEIR usage.

If you really want an idea of the battery life compared to you're previous phone, the best thing to do is to look at endurance tests by some sites that show drainage based on the EXACT same usage and settings across various devices.

I can get <1 hr SOT or I can get +15 hrs on my 2XL if I try. But what's the point if it's not how I use my phone?

Many variables can affect battery life: Apps syncing, screen brightness, CPU & GPU usage, reception, wifi vs no wifi, background apps running concurrently like music or downloading, what's on the screen while using (black screen or white screen, reading a book or video streaming), power saving mode, video consumption, vibration settings (vibrate on press), AOD, always listening, bluetooth enabled, internet on or off, airplane mode, multitasking, battery saving mode, time off charger, widgets, live wallpapers, time off charger, being outside in sun (max brightness), auto brightness, plus much much more can affect your usage.

This SOT comparison fad reminds me of those placebo build.prop tweaks back in the day. It's very misleading/deceptive.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] uzadragos:
Hello,

I'm just curious...can you reduce the screen resolution to FHD+ in order to save some battery? Like you can do with galaxy/note phones?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
Not with built-in settings but maybe with an app
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Wait, could you check whether the android systen isbusing any battery in Full Device Usage/battery chart? I think my device has some sort of system problem which causes drain and I don't like it
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
I wasn't replying to your post. It was [MENTION=9072597]Hans_95[/MENTION] that didn't have a screenshot working.

For you, yes I've had 15-20% Android System by the time I've hit 5-10% battery left. That's with only 4 hours SOT but over 24 hours off the charger. I've only recently started including full device usage screenshots so I don't know how much it's been on days I've gotten 6-8 hours SOT.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
15-20% android system, alright. That's seems a bit too much though. Also, could you post your graph? I really dont enjoy my battery endurance.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
My graph from what usage? When I've had 19% Android System or 8 hours SOT?

Well what are you getting exactly and what were you expecting? From your screenshot of 14.5 hours off the charger with 4.75 hours SOT is fine really but all depends on your usage. Provide some app usage details and screenshots.

You sound like you're getting way too hyped up over everyone else's numbers. Majority of people are NOT getting 8 hours SOT with over 24 hours off the charger.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
I get 5hr sot by time i hit 15% with 18 hr off the charger

This is with xda whatsapp g+ youtube snapchat chrome Instagram and usual stuff such as updating app downloading apps and what not, basically an average usage like others who normally use their phone
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Ditto. That's more or less just about what I get usually too. Easily all day use unless I'm doing heavy picture taking or video recording.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Odd thing is that yesterday I wiped the device and still didn't get that much with pretty much the same usage, sans light gaming. Currently at 90% it gives about 19h22min predicted battery based on my usage with 38mins sot currently. I also have a feeling that my phone is getting hotter than my hands for some reason. Google support was also concerned about the unusual System and Android OS usage so dunno.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] andrea.ippo:
Unless you're getting bad signal or doing some heavy work, 10% of battery life gone with just 38mins SOT seems a bit high to me, especially considering that the first few % points can last a bit longer than average (for example, when reaching 90%, I am usually more around 50'/1hour, and that's in 4G all the time).

Before wiping it again, try to reboot to safe mode and see if it improves, maybe you've reinstalled some nasty app (although that should be a thing of the past with Oreo...)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
Are you on complete stock i mean unrooted?

Try turning off background activity for Android system

Under battery click show full device usage

Then select Android system and there you will find that option

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Usage rn. Didn't take a screenshot at 90%

Bone stock, still untouched software-wise. There isn't any difference with background on/off. Also have a notification area clock bug. Basically stops at a random time. Fixes with a restart, sometimes by itself.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] andrea.ippo:
Not totally untouched though, you have Snapchat.

Try with safe mode...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Right, you recommend a day of safe mode?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] andrea.ippo:
Even a few hours may be enough actually. The minimum amount of time you need to be able to perceive a difference (or not) from your battery stats.

Your previous screen shows a discharge of 15% over a 2 hour period with one hour of sot, you may start by keeping it in safe mode for 2 hours and do as much as possible the same kind of stuff, and see how much sot you get when you hit 85% again.

That's what I would do :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Update: I fell asleep and forgot to put my phone to charge. Then this happened. I honestly don't know what changed, with the only thing I can think of is being on wifi inatead of lte. Perhaps it needed time to get " broken in"?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
Those are good stats ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
SERIOUSLY! [MENTION=6126420]SpeederT12[/MENTION] are you being sarcastic? ?

Update:

Reread your post and you're actually saying that it IS good now. Like is said before, the first few charge cycles when brand new can't be the most reliable. I do think there's a break-in period both for the battery and for the OS to adjust to your habits and apps.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] arregnelle:
This is my second pixel 2 xl, and both got me 5hrs so consistently. Idk how everyone is getting better battery life than me but my oneplus 5 consistently gave me 8hrs sot.

Not a huge deal, but almost considering trading someone for a oneplus 5t. The camera (which I rarely use) and front facing speakers is what's holding me back. Oh and the price difference.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
Op5t had 1080 p display which use less power then qhd screen of pixel

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Google support is offering a warranty swap with a refurbished unit, but I'll need to have 1-2 weeks of non-Pixel time. Wondering whether it's worth it?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] dane1312:
For me best phone I ever had regarding SOT!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
If you don't have any other issue regarding this battery life which you are getting which seems to be okay i dont know why

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Damn that's really impressive. Wifi only?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Perhaps I am expecting too much. Problem is, other people seem to have similar usage and much MUCH longer battery life. This is my usage today and I think that this is good, but not as much as others are getting. Odd, 650£ of oddity.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] dane1312:
Mostly WiFi!

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On how much is your screen brightness set?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Badger50:
I think given the apps your using, your doing pretty good. You have to remember that social media apps take a toll, especially when the camera is used. Also, if/when your listening to music via bluetooth, none of that registers as SOT, but it'll increase the android system usage. Here is an example of no social apps, very little YouTube, mostly wifi, and a lot of XDA reading ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Depends. When I'm outside it's cranked to 100% and when I'm inside it depends, but mostly 50%<.

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DAMN SON that's some crazy endurance ??
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] dane1312:
My is on 25% and on auto brightness and for me is ok, you can try to see if help you with battery life!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Damn, LTE standby is rather ugly..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
You really have good stats considering the brightness level

Lol

Reduce your brightness and get more sot

Those are very very good stats man

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] SpeederT12:
Right lads, I'll stop whining and will give it a week. Thanks for the suggestions!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
Yeah I can get a good 1.5-2 hours more SOT on Wi-Fi.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
Usage includes most of the time wifi but about 4 - 5 hrs on lte when outdoors

Bluetooth music streaming

Chrome xda g+ snapchat whatsapp insta YouTube and usual stuff from, location off and sync off

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] arregnelle:
I think the screen resolution doesn't impact battery much at all. But eitherway the problem was google Android messanger draining battery. Solution is to install an older version or use a different messaging app. I get 2 extra hours of screen on time now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Prattham:
Lol

But yes screen resolution affects the battery life the most

It needs to push alot of power to the display hence gpu should be working at max consuming more battery rather than 1080p

Resolution does make a difference

Cheers ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
I think you're both right actually. I think if a panel is truly 1080p then there's some benefit. However, if it's a QHD panel that has an option for FHD like Samsung then there's like difference. Although it's kind of difficult to access the first point because no one makes a two of the same phone with the only difference being screen resolution. We're basically always comparing the OnePlus phones because they're still 1080p to everyone else. But there are people do claim 8 hours on the OnePlus easily so who knows. ?*♂️
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] arregnelle:
Yeah there is no perfect example, but Samsung variable resolution is the closest we will get. Even at 720p battery savings are minimal. I know it's still the same qhd screen, but the phone is rendering 720p at QHD resolution, which is close enough I would say. Unless you are running 3d applications, it won't make much of a difference. Not like texting at 4k vs 720p gonna do much? Lol. As for oneplus I think the 1080p panel is partly because it's cost effective. If QHD.screens.were that power hungry I don't think manufacturers would all opt for them, but don't hold me to that.

But you know FHD is good enough at the end of the day, and if the battery is good who cares.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] drvalianto:
Loving it!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] badan00b:
This is amazing. I have one question.

HOWW?

how many overall apps you have installed...I am getting maximum of 5 hours of SOT.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] yellowman82:
I'm curious to why be so worried about your screen on time when one should be more worried more about total battery time but if your phone ain't dying that quick or having any battery drain issue then you should be fine. I used to also be one of those guys trying to get the highest screen on time but now heck I just use my phone that's it. I don't even worry about screen on time or anything I be paying way too many mobile games and just using the phone period. I have my charger with me all the time unless I know I'm going to be around couple of folks and hanging out and such that I won't barely get to use my phone much but besides that I would say don't worry about screen on time because it honestly ain't going to make a difference or change anything.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] Badger50:
A-FLIPPIN-MEN brother!!!! ?????
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] EeZeEpEe:
It's no different than a pissing contest to see who goes the farthest. Just replace pissing with SOT.?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] jimv1983:
Damn, I miss the days of getting battery life like that. I used to get pretty close to that and then I got the February update, then the March update and then the April update. Battery life got worse every time. 50% increase in battery drain.

Screen resolution is actually the biggest drain on battery life on the entire phone. Unless you have an app that is causing an EXTREME battery drain everything is TINY compared to the screen resolution.

Because screen on time is the best indicator of how long the phone can last while actually using it. Total battery time is meaningless unless you take into account how much you actually use it. My total battery time could be A WEEK if I never touched it but who cares about that? Who wants to carry a charger around everywhere they go and who wants to have a damn charger in their pocket? And the charger is useless if you can't find a place to plug it in. I paid $850+ for the damn thing. I'd like to at least get a full day of taking advantage of all the features I paid that $850+ to get.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] arregnelle:
Me personally, I was mostly worried about SOT because people I was getting less than what everybody is was reporting. 5 hours is ok. Now that I get 7 I'm happy. Most days I don't need to recharge.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] yellowman82:
Of course I'm taking into account on using the phone which I did mention on my post to just use the phone and not worry of screen on time because that right there is meaningless. Exactly what is the screen on time going to do for you? Nothing. Everyone has their own way of using their phone but you got folks trying to see who has the biggest penis size by trying to compare something that in honestly is meaningless. Never said carry your charger with you in your pocket because I sure don't carry my charger in my pocket. When I go to work my charger is in my back pack incase it's a boring day and I end up using my phone alot at work. If I'm going out to a specific place where I know I'm not going to use my phone that much then of course not I won't bring it with me bro. You can have and use all the features you want but it's still ain't going to make a difference on what kind.of screen on time you get. You have folks here complaining about getting 4 to 5hrs screen on time with a full day and some hours of usage which honestly that's good.

Remember some folks unplug their phone before going to bed so all that extra hour overnight on total time is useless. Now have someone really use their phone from unplugging it from early morning till late night you will still get the same results without all that extra idle hours. I unplug my phone early morning and depending my day at work either I will really use my phone that sometimes I would have to give it a charge before I get off since I go straight to the gym from work. Like I seriously power use my phone at work, gym, and home on a daily basis. If I need to charge it then I charge it but I am definitely not going to cripple my phone or worry about some screen on time nonsense that really ain't going to make any difference at all. You can sit here and think it is but it isn't and your screen on time don't have anything to do with you not being able to use whatever features you payed for matter of fact that's why you have a fast rapid charger so you can charge your phone quickly when needed.

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Yea but that's your usage pattern. It's like me I probably get maybe 5hrs of screen on time and that's with heavy usage of video games, streaming music, YouTube, browsing the net etc etc. I'm sure I could get more then that if I would to spend less time playing mobile games or streaming heavily on music but you think I'm going to cripple my usage just to get another 2 to 3hrs of screen on time when it honestly ain't going to make a difference with anything. It's just a who have a bigger penis contest that's all.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] drvalianto:
Not many, around 60 apps including the stock Google ones. Maybe it just depends on how you use the phone and which apps as well. I don't use social media apps too often, also just play some small games. That may be why the phone lasts that long.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] yellowman82:
Yup and this is why I feel like screen on time is useless because everyone usage is so different. Some either uses social media apps and some don't same with mobile games some play just for a quick couple of minutes some play for some hours and not to mention you have some heavy gamers charging their phone while playing for a few hours lol. I feel like as long as your phone is lasting you what it needs to last through out the day then you should be fine.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Real Life Review] arregnelle:
I understand everyone uses their phone differently but I know with my usuage I shouldn't be getting way less than average. I never did with my past phones, and now that I fixed what was draining my phone I too get something closer to what everyone is reporting, and that's good to know. There was so.ething wrong and it was fixed. BTW I'm not crippling my usuage. I do whatever I want. I just knew I wasn't getting the juice I was supposed to get. It's like buying a top of the line gtx 1080ti graphics card and merely getting gtx 1060 performance. I know it's not comparable but you get the point right?