It"s been more than a week since Google launched the Pixel 10 series at its hardware event in NYC. Google is again sailing on the AI boat, shipped alongside an improved design, better camera specifications, and a brighter display.
However, user reports on platforms like Reddit suggest several early buyers are not happy with the Pixel 10"s wireless charging experience. It appears that some unknown issue is messing with the wireless charging feature on the latest Pixels.
According to reports, people are dealing with various charging-related issues when using their existing chargers. For instance, their Pixel 10, 10 Pro, or Pro XL would stop charging after a few seconds or minutes of being connected to a wireless charger.
Some users are experiencing speed-related issues, where the wireless charging drops to around 5W on some older Qi chargers, including the Pixel Stand 2nd Gen.
The issue was first reported by 9to5Google, suggesting that the problem may be related to Google"s adoption of the new Qi2 wireless charging standard and transitioning to Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) from the older Extended Power Profile (EPP).
Both MPP and EPP support wireless charging up to 15W; however, MPP uses magnets to align the devices properly. It"s worth noting that the official Pixel 10 listing on the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) website doesn"t put any restrictions on the charging limits for chargers that aren"t Qi2 compatible.
It"s also suggested that the older Pixel Stand may not be able to power the device efficiently, as Google"s previously used semi-proprietary charging method has been updated to be part of the newer Qi2 standard, possibly resulting in the older charger being unsupported.
It remains to be seen how Google addresses the wireless charging issue on Pixel 10 devices. In the meantime, it"s recommended that Pixel 10 owners use a Qi2-certified wireless charger for the best possible results.
Google launched its new Qi2-certified Pixelsnap Charger alongside the devices this year, which sticks to the back of the smartphone, much like Apple"s MagSafe. It supports wireless charging of up to 25W for the Pixel 10 Pro XL and up to 15W for the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro Fold.