Pixel 10a battery and charging: Everything you need to know
Battery life may still be one of the Pixel a’s strongest aspects, but not charging is too.
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An official image of the Pixel 10a. | Image by Google
Google has officially announced its next affordable Pixel, the Pixel 10a. It looks very similar to its predecessor, but when it comes to charging, there are some noteworthy changes this year.
While the battery capacity remains unchanged, Google has delivered a significant boost to charging speeds, addressing one of the biggest limitations of previous Pixel "a" models.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Pixel 10a’s battery and charging.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Pixel 10a’s battery and charging.
Does the Pixel 10a have better battery life?
Probably not, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
The Pixel 10a keeps the same 5,100 mAh battery as the Pixel 9a, which was already one of the battery life champions in its class. For a phone of its size, that remains a very generous battery life capacity.
Since the battery size is unchanged and the device continues to rely on the Tensor G4 platform, overall battery life should be very similar to last year’s model. That means the 10a should comfortably last most users a full day and likely even more.
The Pixel 10a keeps the same 5,100 mAh battery as the Pixel 9a, which was already one of the battery life champions in its class. For a phone of its size, that remains a very generous battery life capacity.
Since the battery size is unchanged and the device continues to rely on the Tensor G4 platform, overall battery life should be very similar to last year’s model. That means the 10a should comfortably last most users a full day and likely even more.
How much battery does the Pixel 10a have?
The Pixel 10a features a 5,100 mAh battery, matching the Pixel 9a.
For context, here are the capacities of some other Google phones:
For context, here are the capacities of some other Google phones:
Does the Pixel 10a have wireless charging?
Yes, and it’s finally a bit faster.
The Pixel 10a supports 10W Qi wireless charging, an upgrade over the 7.5W limit of the Pixel 9a.
While 10W still isn’t fast by flagship standards, it’s a welcome improvement, especially considering that most phones at $500 don't have this feature at all.
The Pixel 10a supports 10W Qi wireless charging, an upgrade over the 7.5W limit of the Pixel 9a.
Does the Pixel 10a have magnetic wireless charging?
No, Google has not added support for magnetic wireless charging with the Pixel 10a, which means it won't work with the company's Pixel Snap accessories or third-party ones.
Does the Pixel 10a have reverse wireless charging?
No. There is no reverse wireless charging on the Pixel 10a.
Historically, Google has kept this feature reserved for its higher-end Pixel devices, and the likelihood of this feature coming to the A-series anytime soon is low.
Historically, Google has kept this feature reserved for its higher-end Pixel devices, and the likelihood of this feature coming to the A-series anytime soon is low.
What charger does the Pixel 10a use?
The Pixel 10a now supports up to 45W wired charging, so any charger that can match that capability will do. Just make sure it is USB Power Delivery over USB-C. And no, there is no charger included in the box, but you get a USB-C cable.
Slower chargers will still work, but the phone will adjust to their output.
How fast does the Pixel 10a charge?
With 45W wired charging and the same battery capacity as its predecessor, the Pixel 10a should charge significantly faster than the 9a.
With 45W and 5,100 mAh, we can expect around a 50% charge in roughly 20–25 minutes and a full charge in approximately 60 minutes. That is a massive improvement over the Pixel 9a, which took well over 90 minutes to charge completely.
With 45W and 5,100 mAh, we can expect around a 50% charge in roughly 20–25 minutes and a full charge in approximately 60 minutes. That is a massive improvement over the Pixel 9a, which took well over 90 minutes to charge completely.
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