In a surprising twist, Apple’s retired MagSafe Battery Pack has found a second life — this time with an Android phone. A recent post on X revealed that the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL can snap onto and charge with Apple’s accessory, despite it being discontinued years ago.
An unexpected compatibility
Apple first launched the MagSafe Battery Pack alongside the iPhone 12, using its magnetic wireless charging system. The accessory was quietly discontinued in 2023 with no replacement, and many assumed it was gone for good. But X user Paul J shared that it works with the Pixel 10 Pro XL, Google’s 2025 flagship, thanks to the phone’s new “Pixelsnap” system.
Pixelsnap is Google’s implementation of the Qi2 wireless charging standard, which uses magnetic alignment similar to Apple’s MagSafe. That shared standard is what lets the Pixel 10 Pro XL connect seamlessly with Apple’s old battery pack.
The MagSafe pack doesn’t hit the Pixel’s maximum Qi2.2 charging speed of 25W — but it still works reliably. Since Apple contributed its MagSafe expertise to Qi2, the compatibility isn’t entirely accidental.
For the owners of the Pixel 10 and that MagSafe Battery Pack, this means an elegant, compact backup charger that might otherwise have ended up in a drawer. It also shows how cross-brand standards can reduce electronic waste and make accessories more versatile.
Apple is rumored to be working on a new MagSafe charger for the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. In the meantime, the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s ability to repurpose an old Apple accessory highlights the upside of universal charging standards. For once, Android and iPhone users can share the same tech — and both benefit.
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