The lack of built-in magnetic accessory support in Magsafe-style has been an important bugbear for Android users in recent years, but Google has finally debuted a Pixel-exclusive alternative to Apple’s popular iPhone technology.
Pixelsnap is an ecosystem of magnetic Qi2.2 Accessories for the entire Google Pixel 10 line. Like Magsafe, it allows you to attach wireless chargers, racks, grips and other accessories on the back of any pixel 10 phone, with their built-in magnetic rings that facilitate charging up to 25W (Pixel 10, 10 Pro and 10 Pro Fold are closed at 15W, while 10 XL gets a higher 25W ceiling).
Google revealed a package of first-party pixel snap accessories at the latest made by Google Showcase; The first batch includes a magnetic charger, a magnetic tripod and a magnetic ring tool. But crucial, pixel snap is also compatible with existing Magsafe accessories from Apple and third-party brands such as Belkin, which is a larger deal than it sounds.
Apple does not have Gatekeeping its Magsafe technology; It actually helped develop the QI2 wire -free charging standard in 2023, using magnetic adjustment to facilitate faster charging on mobile devices.
Until now, however, HMD skyline was the only Android phone that came with built-in magnets to fully support the QI2 standard.
Recent Top-End Android phones like Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 13 are technically Qi2 ready, but they do not have built-in magnets-you have to buy a compatible case (or sticky ring) with a magnetic mounting system to make use of their Qi2 capacities.
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Google Pixel 10 and its siblings are the first mainstream Android phones that are sent with a true Magsafe-style adjustment system-and for now it gives them a rare hardware edge of the best Android phones from Samsung, OnePlus and Motorola.
Other Upgrades to Google Pixel 10-Line include new AI-driven camera features, a dedicated telephoto camera to the basic model and an IP68 assessment for Pixel 10 Pro Fold; But for the reasons described above, pixel snaps could be the most important upgrade of everyone.
