How fast is the Google Pixel 10a charging speed?
Best answer: The Pixel 10a features the same overall design, camera, chipset, and even battery as the older Pixel 9a. The only meaningful upgrade this time appears to be charging speeds. The Pixel 10a supports up to 30W wired charging and 10W Qi-certified wireless charging, which is faster than what the Pixel 9a offered.
Charging speeds are the only real upgrade in the Pixel 10a
The improved charging speed should translate to slightly shorter top-up times. Google claims that when paired with its 45W USB-C PPS charger, the Pixel 10a can go from 0 to 50% in about 30 minutes.
There is also good news for those who rely on wireless charging. Google has increased speeds from 7.5W on the Pixel 9a to 10W Qi-certified wireless charging on the Pixel 10a. That means both wired and wireless charging have improved this year.
It may not sound like a massive leap, but if you top up your phone on a wireless charger during your commute, you should notice the difference.
Interestingly, this marks the third consecutive year Google has increased charging speeds on its A-series phones. The Pixel 8a offered 18W wired charging, which increased to 23W on the Pixel 9a and now reaches 30W on the Pixel 10a. Wireless charging has also improved from 7.5W on previous models to 10W on the Pixel 10a.
That said, I’d have liked to see Google bring Qi2 magnetic wireless charging to the Pixel 10a, similar to the rest of the Pixel 10 lineup. It would have made using MagSafe-style accessories and chargers much more convenient. For now, though, you will need a magnetic case if you want that kind of experience on the Pixel 10a.
Same phone, faster charging
The Pixel 10a keeps the same display, camera setup, Tensor G4 chip, and 5,100 mAh battery as the Pixel 9a, but charging is where it improves. Wired speeds jump to 30W from 23W, and wireless charging increases to 10W with Qi certification.
