Google has never been one to jump on the bandwagon when it comes to new features, especially those that consumers really want. Fast charging is the perfect example. There are a plethora of phones (including mid-range models) that charge at incredible speeds, with some going as high as 120W for wired charging and 67W for wireless charging. Google, on the other hand, has remained stuck on 18W for wired charging for both its flagships and mid-range phones and 12W for wireless charging! Now there is good news for the upcoming Pixel 6 series.

Pixel 6 series

The Pixel 6 series is shaping up to be the best Pixel phone from Google. With an unusual design that will turn heads and a custom chipset made in partnership with Samsung, there is a lot to look forward to. The folks at Android Police have found one more interesting detail that will get fans excited.

Google is expected to announce a new wireless charging stand alongside the Pixel 6 series. Ahead of the launch of the phones, the source reports that retailers have begun to input accessories for the devices. One such retailer is an American carrier and according to a supply chain source, one of the new accessories has the name “Google Pixel 23W WL Stand.”

New Pixel Stand 23W
Image source: Android Police

Based on the name, it is presumed that the new Pixel stand will be able to output up to 23W which means one or both of the Pixel 6 phones will charge at this power rating. This is a significant jump in charging speed from the 12W of the Pixel 5 and the info checks out since an earlier report already revealed that the new charger will have a cooling fan. This is necessary since it will be charging at a higher rating which will generate heat.

At the moment, the new wireless charger, the Pixel 6, and the Pixel 6 Pro are yet to get listed on the database of the Wireless Power Consortium, so we do not have additional details.

 

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