Running out of juice when you need it most is one of the most infuriating aspects of smartphone ownership. Despite battery technology improvements over the years, degradation still occurs from repeated charging cycles, leaving phones unable to hold as much charge as when they were new. But tracking exactly when your battery starts to show its age has been an inexact science on Android.

In a move that mirrors Apple‘s Battery Health feature on iPhones, evidence suggests Android 15 may receive enhanced battery monitoring tools that provide greater insight into cell performance and charging behavior straight from your phone. Discovered in the Android 14 QPR2 beta by Nail Sadykov, a currently dormant Battery Health page within the Settings menu points to more iPhone-style statistics headed to Android handsets.

The implications extend beyond just geeky stats too. Granular details on charging speeds, battery capacity, and usage patterns empower users to take better care of their batteries. For example, learning the optimum scenarios for both battery longevity and performance. Or accurately diagnosing if battery problems stem from a handset defect or simply old age. There is even code suggesting the ability to validate if a battery has been replaced by a third party or not.

For now, the Battery Health page remains hidden from users and devoid of actual data. But with the groundwork laid in Android 14 and signs of progress in early Android 15 builds, the launch of comprehensive battery monitoring seems imminent. Given most Android phones still struggle to match the multi-year lifespans of iPhones, better battery care is a welcome upgrade that helps narrow this longevity gap.

Of course, monitoring is only half the battle in the quest for longer-lasting batteries. Impressive optimizations debuted alongside Android 14 to eke more runtime out of existing cells, by curbing background usage and responding smarter to charging patterns. If Android 15 pairs enhanced cell insights with even smarter battery preservation tactics, Android phones could go the distance easier for even more years to come — and give us all fewer battery headaches.