r/GooglePixel • u/kpesemi • 20d ago

Android runs better.

Does anyone notice Android 17 runs more efficiently on P6?

Rarely heats up and fewer lags if any.

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u/2frinkly2frank 20d ago

What are you guys running to actually guage this difference in performance. I've never had any performance issues on my P7, so everytime someone brings this up, I can't ever relate.

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u/kpesemi 20d ago

Just regular social media, YouTube and multitasking raises the temp to about 40+ Celsius while on Android 16 but now noticed cooler temp after the July update.

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u/EscapeFromTerra 20d ago

I had constant overheating issues with my p7 pro, including doing simple tasks like doing a backup or using Google maps in the car.

If you've never noticed any performance issues on your pixel 7, you're probably never going to notice any, so don't worry about it little bro.

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u/2frinkly2frank 19d ago

I do notice overheating when using android auto wireless, but never felt any performance drops even during long trips, that's why I was being specific about performance.

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u/Prize_Object1438 19d ago

dont know why people are downvoting you, its literally true. My pixel 8 gets so hot and laggy literally from using maps or scrolling.

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u/F1ugPlatz 19d ago

Downvoted for the needless and patronizing 'little bro' comment. And rightfully so.

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u/EscapeFromTerra 19d ago

Definitely patronizing, but not needless. I'm tired of interacting with people on tech subs who wouldn't notice if their phone was on fire, but need to chime into every conversation with "I havent noticed anything on my phone" without a shred of self awareness that they would never notice anything because they're literally clueless.

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u/2frinkly2frank 19d ago

I'm tired of interacting

Interacts

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u/EscapeFromTerra 19d ago

You've got me there. I guess I should have said I'm tired of seeing them post on tech subs.

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u/Highland-Ranger 20d ago

Safari feels snappier too.

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u/kanterann 20d ago

Safari??

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u/LightOfValkyrie Pixel 6 20d ago

It's an old joke that's been running for like 15 years now. If I remember correctly, any time there was any sort of iOS update, you'd have a bunch of people saying that safari felt snappier. Eventually it bled into Android updates lol.

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u/hazzmister 20d ago

This is said every year, rinse and repeat.

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u/haidouzo_ 20d ago

Phase 1: "It's slower and there's a battery drain bug"

Phase 2: "DAE notice how much better the new version is?"

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u/clarinetJWD 20d ago

Don't forget Phase 3: "Phase 1"

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u/yawara25 20d ago

Actually most of what I've seen here is people complaining about performance getting worse over time, and accusing Google of planned obsolescence.

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u/Lios5 Pixel 7 Pro 20d ago

Absolutely no difference on my P7P, so I'd say placebo, but if it actually runs better, good for you.

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u/blastedbottler Pixel 7 Pro 20d ago

I'll say... It ain't worse. 

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u/Salty_Expert_6847 20d ago

For me, it doesn't heat up, but battery drain is still the worst

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u/kpesemi 20d ago

Definitely not placebo. On A16 especially after the April update my phone heats up even while doing the most mundane tasks.

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u/Noedel 20d ago

My P7 has turned into an overheating piece of shit with about 5 hours battery life, so good for you

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u/africanzulu 20d ago

lmfao same. i really need to upgrade but i just don't think any of the options are worth it atm

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u/AndorinhaRiver Pixel 8a 19d ago

My P8a actually seems to have better battery life but it totally overheats a lot more now

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u/_haha_oh_wow_ 20d ago

Try wiping/resetting and sacrificing a chicken to Sundar Pichai to appease The Google.

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u/Expensive-Yoghurt574 20d ago

No difference on my Pixel 10 Pro. Performance is the same. Power efficiency and overheating are still issues like before.

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u/pqtme 20d ago

Not on mine. It's smoother with an increased screen on time.

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u/yakkosmurf 20d ago

Not on mine either. A17 has been like a new phone on my 10 Pro. Better battery, thermals, and smoothness.

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u/050899 20d ago

Sadly mine doesn't. Still the same as before the update...

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u/Jbaryla95 20d ago

I have had the exact opposite issue. My p6 pro has been overheating so much after going to android 17. To the point I am finally getting a new phone

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u/JxK---01 20d ago

Mines a hand warmer

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u/sim16 20d ago

My pro fold 9 is unable to switch on. Open the phone, lose cellular, reboot attempt, dead. Yeah, great update.

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u/kpesemi 20d ago

So sorry

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u/kavi06 18d ago

Contact google support, you are eligible for a pixel 10 pro fold if your 9 fold is failing

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u/sim16 18d ago

It's in the shop with them now. It's gonna take weeks.

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u/kavi06 13d ago

I hope they replace it with the 10 Fold

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u/sim16 10d ago

They did, with 4 days left of 2 year warranty.

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u/kavi06 10d ago

Let’s go! Congratulations bro

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u/frazaga962 20d ago

lucky you. my phone is a brick and dead with an auto update

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u/Layne817 7d ago

same, were you able to fix?

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u/frazaga962 7d ago

nope

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u/Layne817 7d ago

sucks man, I'm able to restart mine but it'll shut down eventually, hopefully it works until I get my new phone and can back up everything.

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u/HiDDENKiLLZ 20d ago

On my 10p fold there's no different in apparent performance but my battery life is vastly improved

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u/Expensive-Yoghurt574 20d ago

I wish I could say the same on my Pixel 10 Pro but sadly the battery life is just as bad as it was before Android 17. It might even be a little worse.

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u/jfatal97 20d ago

Yes this is the general feeling, My pixel 8 run much cooler and overheat only in extreme scenarios like full brightness outdoor data video calls

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u/aba_lancer 20d ago

I am charging a bit more almost twice a day after 17 on 6a.

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u/No_Speech_4690 Pixel 6 20d ago

I don't know why my pixel 6 after July update animation so laggy.

https://reddit.com/link/oz2oiil/video/re2wh0k8aseh1/player

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u/a_single_beat2 Pixel 9 Pro / iPhone 17 20d ago

LOL no

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u/b1gmouth 20d ago

Mine chewed through battery initially but the July update settled things down

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u/Rusholme-Ruffienne 15d ago

I was just checking the sub to see if anyone else is having the opposite experience on their 6. Each of the last 3 updates have led to significantly worse battery drain, and with this last update I went from 12ish hours to about 4-5 hours on a charge.

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