OnePlus has already rolled out its Android 16 Beta 2 update for the OnePlus 13 ahead of any non-Pixel device. Aimed primarily at developers for app testing, this preview build also unveils exciting new features, including a revamped battery charging limit option that puts more control in your hands.

An enhanced charging limit feature to help you conserve the battery

Spotted by the unofficial OnePlus System Apps Telegram channel, the Android 16 Beta 2—still labeled as Oxygen OS 15 in settings—enhances the existing 80% charging limit feature. Previously, on Oxygen OS 15 (based on Android 15), users could only toggle a fixed 80% cap under Settings > Battery > Battery Health.

Now, the Android 16 beta 2 update allows customization, letting you set the limit anywhere from 80% to 100% in 5% increments. This flexibility is a welcome shift, catering to diverse usage needs. The four adjustable levels—80%, 85%, 90%, and 95%—offer a tailored balance between battery longevity and daily convenience.

For those unfamiliar, charging behavior is one of the key factors that determine a battery’s lifespan. Batteries tend to degrade faster when they’re frequently drained to 0% or kept at 100% for extended periods. While you can’t just power off and stop using your phone when it’s nearing 0%, you can stop charging—or limit the charge through software—if you’re at home or at least close to a wall socket.

For some, the default 80% limit feels restrictive, especially if they don’t plan to keep the phone for years or have budgeted for a battery replacement. This customization addresses that, giving power users more freedom. As this is a developer build, expect refinements before the stable release. Nonetheless, it’s a promising glimpse of what’s about to arrive with the stable update.

For those waiting, the stable version of Android 16 is expected to launch by the end of June 2025. More Android OEMs are expected to roll out the update in the coming weeks, and we expect to see a similar charging limit feature on more devices. After all, this isn’t a feature that barely adds value—it’s one that helps you use the device for much longer.

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(Source: OnePlus System Apps channel on Telegram)

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