The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is Google\u2019s latest flagship, showcasing impressive hardware and design, but it comes with a significant drawback \u2013 its charging speed. Among Google\u2019s newly released devices, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the slowest charging rate, which might be a disappointment for users looking for quick refills on their battery.<\/p>\n
Leading the lineup, the Pixel 9 Pro XL features Google\u2019s fastest wired charging speed in years, pulling 37W from the wall. Similarly, the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro have also seen notable upgrades, now charging at 27W. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold falls behind with a maximum wired charging speed of just 21W. This figure was recently confirmed by Google and is based on using the company\u2019s 45W charger, but it should apply to any similarly powerful charger.<\/p>\n
Testing has confirmed that the slower charging speed leaves the Pixel 9 Pro Fold behind its counterparts. Despite being Google\u2019s most expensive flagship, its charging performance is weaker, especially when compared to the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, both of which charge at faster rates and are equipped with slightly larger 4,700 mAh batteries. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold, on the other hand, houses a 4,650 mAh battery.<\/p>\n
The reduced charging speed also applies to wireless charging. Not only does the Pixel 9 Pro Fold have slower wired charging, but it also does not support the Pixel Stand. Moreover, it is restricted to a maximum Qi wireless charging speed of 7.5W, just like its predecessor. While not necessarily a dealbreaker, it is a noticeable drawback for those who prioritize quick charging features.<\/p>\n
In contrast, Google\u2019s more budget-friendly Pixel 8a charges at a maximum of 18W, making the Pixel 9 Pro Fold only slightly faster. However, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold\u2019s combination of slower wired and wireless charging speeds could pose a challenge when competing against other premium devices on the market.<\/p>\n
As the most expensive option in the Pixel lineup, users might have expected the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to come with faster charging, but that\u2019s not the case. Nevertheless, the phone\u2019s other features may still make it a worthy option for those seeking high-end foldable tech.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, despite its premium price tag, has the slowest charging speeds among Google\u2019s current flagships. With a maximum wired charging rate of 21W and a Qi wireless charging speed capped at 7.5W, it falls behind other devices like the Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":266,"featured_media":52913,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[17864,17850,18254,17969,277,12120,18253,17959,18252,17833],"class_list":["post-52912","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech","tag-battery","tag-charging","tag-flagship","tag-foldable","tag-google","tag-pixel","tag-qi","tag-speed","tag-wired","tag-wireless"],"reading_time":"2 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52912","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/266"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52912"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52912\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52912"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52912"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52912"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}