Google’s November 2025 Pixel Drop officially introduced a new Power-Saving Mode inside Google Maps but for now the feature is locked to the Pixel 10 family as part of that update. The Pixel Drop blog and Google’s product posts list the Maps power saver among several Pixel 10 first features shipped in the November rollout.
On Pixel 10 phones, Power-Saving Mode turns Maps into a stripped-back, low-power navigation view: a monochrome/low-refresh display that shows only essential route info (next turn, distance, ETA) and removes non-critical UI elements and overlays to reduce screen/GPU draw. Google’s Pixel support pages describe this as a simple low-power map shown on the lock screen while you drive.
Pixel 10 Gets New Maps Power-Saver Mode
Google and multiple outlets cite aggressive battery-saving claims for the mode Google itself and TechCrunch report potential gains of up to roughly four hours of extra navigation runtime in some conditions. Real-world savings will vary with brightness, network use, live traffic overlays and whether you rely on continuous screen updates.
How you enable it: reporters who tested the Pixel Drop say Pixel 10 owners can activate the mode from an active navigation session (for example, by pressing the power button while Maps is navigating), which shifts the phone into the low-power map state. The official Pixel support doc also outlines that the low-power map appears on the lock screen while driving.
Several outlets and beta reports noted testing variations (some test builds suggested walking and two-wheeler modes might be supported in future/experimental releases), but Google’s published help text and the current stable Pixel Drop release emphasize the feature for driving navigation on Pixel 10 devices today.
Google Pixel 10 - Technical specifications
Clean, mobile-first spec sheet with quick comparisons and highlights. Optimized for smartphones.
Core
| SoC | Google Tensor G5 |
| Security coprocessor | Titan M2 |
| OS | Android 16 |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Software support | 7 years of updates |
Display & Design
Battery & Charging
| Battery | Typical 4970 mAh (min 4835 mAh) |
| Wired charging | Fast charge - up to ~55% in ~30 min (30W+ USB‑C PPS) |
| Wireless | Qi2 wireless charging - up to 15W |
| Battery modes | Standard / Extreme Battery Saver |
Camera
Connectivity & Sensors
| Network | 5G (sub6 + mmWave where supported) |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Other | USB‑C, NFC, In-display fingerprint |
Highlights
- Next-gen AI features powered by Tensor G5
- 5× telephoto for versatile framing
- 7 years of OS & security updates
- Designed with recycled materials and improved repairability
