Google Pixel - Overheating while charging

[Bakul Bharadwaj]

My 4 week old Google pixel consistently overheats every time I charge it using the box charger. So far I have tried:

- Charging in safe mode
- Charging in power off mode

..with no help. I have Battery Doctor installed that tells me the temperature is between 42-44 degC throughout the 1.5 hrs my phone is getting charged.

And yes, the battery lasts about 1 - 1.5 days on heavy/normal usage.

Anyone else faced a similar issue?

 

[vVick3d]

This sounds completely normal. Fast charging will create some heat.

 

[Bakul Bharadwaj]

Just to add some perspective, my old Nexus 4 charges at 36 C.

And did I mention, the Pixel does 43 C even when its powered off?

Just want to be sure this is happening with all Pixels out there.

 

[vVick3d]

Consider that the nexus 4 charges at 1.8A and the pixel charges at 3A. You will see a temperature increase because of the increase in current.

What you have described sounds normal.

 

[Bakul Bharadwaj]

Thanks vVick3d.

I noticed that the ambient temperature also plays a huge role - it stays around 32-35 C if I charge it in an AC room (eg. my office).

 

[vVick3d]

The surface you charge on will effect it as well. Something metal with more heat dissipation would allow it to remain cooler than setting it on a cushion or buried in a blanket.

Glad I could help.