Pixel 10 Pro XL tops wireless charging

Qi2.2 charging up to 25W is reserved for the Pixel 10 Pro XL in this year lineup.

Pixel 10 Pro XL delivers 25W wireless charging

Google has officially announced the Pixel 10 series. The phones bring upgrades such as a new Tensor G5 and a telephoto on the base Pixel 10. Magnets on the back make magnetic charging a native feature that works with MagSafe like accessories. The Pixel 10 Pro XL gains the faster Qi2.2 wireless charging at up to 25W, while the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro stay at 15W.

The Pixel 10 Pro XL also doubles base storage to 256GB, while the standard Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro start at 128GB. It includes a free one year Google AI Pro subscription with 2TB of Google storage across apps as part of the deal. On the outside the design resembles last year, but the inside signals a premium tier within this year lineup.

The upgrade path here clearly leans toward a premium end of the market. By tying the fastest charging to the XL, Google creates a distinct tier within the Pixel family and nudges buyers toward the flagship if charging speed and storage matter most. This move highlights how hardware and software perks can shape value perception even when the exterior looks similar across models.

If magnets become a common feature across future Pixel models, the XL may set a new standard for how buyers judge a premium Android device. The risk lies in what buyers perceive as uneven value across the line and in how fast third party charging gear adapts to the new ecosystem.

Highlights

The questions now shift to daily use and long term value as the ecosystem evolves