Quick answer:No, the Pixel 8 Pro does not support the Qi2 wireless charging standard - though it does support regular Qi wireless charging.
ThePixel 8 Promight pack some notable hardware improvements over the 7 Pro, but support for Qi2 wireless charging is not one of them, leaving the 8 Pro stuck with traditional wireless charging.
Thisnew wireless charging standardwasannounced at CES 2023, and while it doesn’t offer faster charging speeds, supported devices are MagSafe-compatible, significantly improving the convenience of wireless charging.
What does a lack of Qi2 support on the Pixel 8 Pro mean?
In short, not too much. While MagSafe accessories make wirelessly charging your device easier, Pixel 8 Pro owners aren’t missing out on faster charging speeds. The Pixel 8 Pro offers the same maximum wireless charging speed of 12W as the Pixel 7 Pro, with a potential boost to 20W with thePixel Stand 2.
The biggest drawback of a lack of Qi2 support on the Pixel 8 Pro is that the Wireless Power Consortium expects Qi2-compatible phones to arrive by the 2023 holiday season, so while it doesn’t matter much now, upcoming Android phones from Samsung and other manufacturers are likely to include Qi2 support now, leaving the Pixel 8 Pro behind.
Is it possible to use MagSafe accessories on the Pixel 8 Pro?
The Qi2 standard means manufacturers have already started creating niftyQi2-compatible chargersand accessories. While the Pixel 8 Pro won’t be able to take advantage of these out of the box, buying a MagSafe-compatible case means your newPixel can take advantage of these accessories.
MagSafe-compatible Pixel 8 casesare already available alongside non-MagSafe options, so pick one of these up if you want to try out the latest wireless chargers and accessories.
What’s the best way to charge the Pixel 8 Pro?
You can still use wireless chargers with the Pixel 8 Pro, but you’ll get a measly 12W unless you pick up the Pixel Stand 2 (which has a few too many drawbacks for us to recommend heartily). However, it supports wired charging up to 30W, and with arange of fantastic chargers that can reach and even exceed 30W charging, this might be the best charging experience.
Even if Google is dragging its heels on Qi2 support, many options exist for MagSafe accessories and reliable wireless chargers. But you’ll have to wait if you consider this feature a priority.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Despite the lack of Qi2-compatibility, the Google Pixel 8 Pro packs plenty of new hardware features. The new Tensor G3 chip opens the door to powerful photography features, while the 2,400 nits of peak brightness and flat screen make for excellent media viewing.
