<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Pixel phones, once highly recommended, now face hesitancy due to battery issues.Owners of Pixel 4a experienced severe battery problems after an update leading to safety concerns.Google initiated Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program to replace faulty batteries silently.Concerns arose over batteries that could overheat, swell, and pose safety risks.The lack of transparency from Google regarding the battery issues amplified the problem.