Google's Wireless Charging Solution Still Falls Short
Google's wireless charging solution has been criticized for its slow speeds and high temperatures. The company's PixelSnap charger, which supports up to 25W of power, takes around six minutes to reach peak charging speed and can only sustain it for a short period. This results in slower charging times compared to wired chargers.
The author tested the PixelSnap charger on their Pixel 11 Pro XL and found that it reached full charge in 119 minutes, compared to 101 minutes with last year's model on the Pixel Stand (2nd gen). However, the new charger is still significantly slower than the Pixel 9 Pro XL on the old Pixel Stand.
The author notes that Google has essentially abandoned their older wireless charging solution, the Pixel Stand, in favor of PixelSnap. This change has resulted in a significant downgrade in terms of charging times and temperatures. The Pixel 11 Pro XL reaches 50% battery in 47 minutes with PixelSnap, compared to 33 minutes on the old Pixel Stand.
The article concludes that Google's wireless charging solution is still not up to par, despite the company's claims of improved speeds. The author suggests that a new model with built-in magnets to ensure proper alignment and faster, cooler charging would be a significant improvement.