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Google Drops Battery Share on Pixel 10 as Qi2 Magnets Take Priority

Google says the Pixelsnap magnet array creates a physical limitation that blocks reverse charging.

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A Pixelsnap Ring on the back of a folded Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold
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Overview

  • Google’s official Pixel 10 specifications omit Battery Share, confirming the reverse wireless charging feature is gone from the new lineup.
  • In a statement to Droidreader, the company said the magnet array strengthens alignment with chargers but prevents the phone from acting as a wireless charger.
  • The Pixel 10 series adds native Qi2 support and a Pixelsnap magnetic accessory system designed for better-aligned, higher-power wireless charging.
  • Google characterized the removal as a current limitation and said it is exploring future innovations to improve the Pixel experience.
  • The HMD Skyline, also Qi2-certified, still offers 5W reverse wireless charging with reports noting it uses an earlier Qi 2.0.0 implementation, suggesting capabilities can vary by version or approach.