The Google Pixel 7 series was recently released, and the guys at XDA developers They are already testing it, with promising results in the Chamber section.
However, it happens the screen is a battery hog when used at high brightness — far more than any other flagship.
Obviously, using an external display consumes more power. The problem is that the power consumption seems really disproportionate.
Based on XDA testing, at 600 nits, all four Google Pixel 7 Pro devices tested peaked at between 3.5 W and 4 W. %), its power consumption shoots up to 6W.
For reference, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus appears to consume up to 4.5W at 1100 nits, which is a pretty respectable number. Instead, the Google Pixel 6 Pro hits 4W at just under 800 nits.
| Shine | Google Pixel 6Pro | Google Pixel 7Pro | Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 nits at 100% APL | 2.9 W | 3.5-4 W | 2W |
| 800 nits at 100% APL | 4W | – | – |
| 1,000 nits at 100% APL | – | 6W | 4W |
XDA also took readings on two Google Pixel 7 devices and they look a lot more normal so seems to be an issue that may be unique to the Pro. It’s unclear whether Google will be able to make the dashboard more efficient with a software update.
With lower brightness, the Pixel 7 Pro’s screen performs closer to expectations. Power figures for the lowest brightness display are still high, as it consumes approximately 0.7W. Even so, it’s much more manageable than playing at 6W.
