How to check battery health on a Google Pixel (Android 17)

In short

Open Settings, Battery, Battery health. The status at the top says Normal or Reduced; ours said Normal. Tap Battery capacity to see the estimated charge it can hold (100% on ours), and Battery health tips for four ways to keep it healthy.

7 of 7 steps show a real screenshot from our Pixel 10a. Each step was checked against the maker's own instructions, linked at the end.

Steps

1. 1

   Open Battery health

   Open Settings and tap Battery. Battery health is below Battery Saver. Ours said Normal. Tap it.

   Done
   
2. 2

   Read the status

   The page opens with the status in big letters: Normal on ours. Google says Reduced means the capacity is below 80%, and Unavailable means it can't tell.

   Done
   
3. 3

   Tap Battery capacity

   The first card is Battery capacity, with the figure under it. Ours said 100%. Tap the card to open it.

   Done
   
4. 4

   Read what the figure means

   The card opens: This is an estimated percentage of charge the battery can currently hold compared to a new standard battery. Battery capacity decreases over time.

   Done
   
5. 5

   Open Battery health tips

   Tap Battery health tips. Ours listed four: Update to the latest software, Turn on Adaptive Charging, Avoid extreme temperatures and Turn off features that you don't need.

   Done
   
6. 6

   Charging optimisation

   Charging optimisation, below the tips, said Adaptive Charging on ours. To stop at 80% instead, see how to limit charging to 80% on a Google Pixel.

   Done
   
7. 7

   Read the note

   The note at the bottom says Battery health assistance manages long-term battery health, and that replacement is recommended for aged batteries with reduced capacity.

   Done
   

If you do not see this option

• No Normal or Reduced status? Google says the status is only on Pixel 8a and later. Pixel 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8 and 8 Pro don't show it, and it isn't on Pixel Tablet. Source: Understand your Pixel battery
• Want the cycle count? It is not on this page. Google says to open Settings, About phone, Battery information. Google says Pixel 8a and later should keep up to 80% capacity for about 1000 charge cycles. Source: Understand your Pixel battery

  

• No switch for Battery health assistance? Google says that on Pixel 9a and later it is on by default and can't be turned off. On Pixel 6a to Pixel 9 Pro Fold you can turn it on or off. Source: Understand your Pixel battery

If this does not work

• Status says Reduced? Google says that means the capacity is below 80%, and to consider a battery replacement.
• Capacity looks too high or too low? Google says the figure is an estimate, and the first values are based on lab results, so they may differ from your actual battery.
• Normal, but the battery still drains fast? An app or setting is the more likely cause. Run Battery diagnostics, then check usage: how to use battery diagnostics and Pixel battery draining fast.

Good to know

Google suggests charging in a cool room, about 25°C, and storing the phone with at least 50% charge if you won't use it for more than 30 days.

The first tip is to update: how to update a Google Pixel and its apps.

What our device showed

Device

Google Pixel 10a

Software

Android 17 (build CP3A.261005.005)

Status

Normal

Battery capacity

100%

Cycle count

0 (on Battery information, not on the Battery health page)

Manufacture date

14 March 2026

Date of first use

14 March 2026

Charging optimisation

Adaptive Charging

Date checked

October 2026

Read from our own screenshots of this device. Your phone will show its own figures. See what each Android brand shows.

About this guide

Device

Android

Shown on

Google Pixel 10a, Android 17 (build CP3A.261005.005)

App

Settings

Path

Settings › Battery › Battery health: status › Battery capacity › Battery health tips

Real screenshots

7 of 7 steps

What we did

Observed: looked at each screen, changed nothing

Checked

October 2026

Sources

1 official, linked below

Sources

• Pixel Phone Help: Understand your Pixel battery

Links checked October 2026. Menus and features can change with updates.

Spotted a mistake? Menus change with updates, and we want every step to match your screen. Email us about this page or use the contact form. We read every report, and fixes are listed on What changed.

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