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Pixel 10 Sets Charging Split as Pro XL Leads With 39W Wired and 25W Qi2.2

Google says it limited wireless power on smaller models to manage heat for long‑term battery health.

Pixel 10 USB-C port and speaker grilles
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Overview

  • Google’s figures show Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro reach about 55% in 30 minutes with a 30W USB‑C PPS charger, while Pixel 10 Pro XL hits roughly 70% in 30 minutes using a 45W PPS charger.
  • Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro support up to 29W wired and 15W Qi2 wireless charging, whereas Pixel 10 Pro XL supports up to 39W wired and 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging.
  • A Google spokesperson attributed the wireless speed cap on smaller models to heat management, thermal design differences, and battery longevity tied to the seven‑year support pledge.
  • Android Central reports Qi2 alignment magnets are built into the phones, but Android Headlines says the Pro XL relies on magnets in official cases, a detail that remains disputed.
  • Google is launching Pixelsnap accessories, including a Qi2 Charger, a Charger with Stand, and a Ring Stand, to support the series’ magnetic charging ecosystem.