For many people, that decision comes down to one thing more than anything else: battery life. Google's Pixel phones haven't exactly built a reputation for class-leading battery life, but the company has steadily increased battery capacities over the past few generations while introducing new battery health features designed to preserve long-term battery performance. How I set up my battery test(Image credit: Sanuj Bhatia / Android Central)To find out, I picked up three different Pixel phones: the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, and the Pixel 10 Pro. Real-world battery life depends on everything from network conditions and screen brightness to the apps you use every day. While Pixel phones may not lead the Android market in outright battery life, Google's recent efforts to improve long-term battery health appear to be paying off.