Google Maps Power Saving Mode Cuts Pixel 10 Pro Battery Drain to 4%-5%
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Updated · Android Police · Jun 28
Google Maps Power Saving Mode Cuts Pixel 10 Pro Battery Drain to 4%-5%
1 articles · Updated · Android Police · Jun 28
Summary
Google Maps' Power Saving Mode on the Pixel 10 Pro switches driving navigation to a black-and-white always-on display, making directions easier to glance at while using less power.
Battery drain on a roughly 12km commute fell from about 10%-12% to 4%-5%, while the simplified screen still shows ETA, remaining distance and upcoming turns.
The feature works only for turn-by-turn driving navigation and is currently limited to the Pixel 10 series, excluding Pixel 9 and A-series devices.
Users can trigger it by locking the phone during navigation or enable it in Google Maps under Settings, Navigation, then Driving options.
The limitation leaves a broader question for Google, since many non-Pixel Android flagships now have capable always-on AMOLED displays.