Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 might assist wi-fi Qi2 charging natively (and not using a case), which might make it the primary Pixel mannequin and one of many few Android telephones to take action. A new picture from mega-leaker Evan Blass exhibits a Qi2 charger connected to the again of a unadorned Pixel 10 machine, which means it doubtless has the magnets required to assist the fast-charging system.
Rumors bubbled up final month that Google was engaged on a brand new lineup of “Pixelsnap” Qi2 equipment, resulting in hypothesis that the Pixel 10 might debut that much-requested function. One other rumor urged {that a} case could also be required for Qi2 charging in any case, however the picture of a Pixel 10 with a Qi2 charger seems to substantiate that Qi2 can be native in any case.
On prime of quicker charging speeds as much as 15 watts or greater in later revisions, Qi2 requires smartphones to have embedded magnets for simple alignment of peripherals. To date, although, solely latest iPhone fashions and only one smartphone, the HMD Skyline, have mentioned magnets and thus supply native Qi2 assist. Different well-liked telephones just like the Galaxy S25 are solely “Qi2 prepared,” which means they will cost wirelessly at as much as 15 watts, however haven’t got the required magnets inside. As an alternative, you need to buy a suitable case with a built-in magnetic mounting system. The identical applies to OnePlus’s newest cellphone.
If the Pixel 10 does assist Qi2 straight and Google introduces a brand new lineup of Qi2 charging equipment, that may present an enormous enhance to the ecosystem. The information additionally gives an almost full image of the Pixel 10 launch, on prime of knowledge we already knew: As much as a 6.8-inch Tremendous Actua show, Google Tensor G5 chip, a triple rear digital camera system, 8K video recording and as much as a 100-hour battery life on the Pixel 10 Professional XL.
All we’d like now could be affirmation of all that from Google, which can doubtless announce that machine (together with a Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Professional, Pixel 10 Professional XL and Pixel 10 Fold) together with the Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Professional 2 and different equipment at its Made by Google occasion on August 20.
