The Pixel 8 Pro was also the first year Google significantly improved battery life. The Tensor G3 is a more efficient chipset, not prone to the overheating that plagued its predecessors. I consistently get 8 hours or more of screen-on time from a single charge, and the battery has held up well over the last two years.

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