After five generations supporting reverse wireless charging, Google is pulling the plug on Battery Share on the Pixel 10 – for good reason.

Google Pixel 10 series introduces support for Qi2 wireless charging, but it’s the Pixelsnap range of magnetic charging accessories that set them apart from the MagSafe ecosystem for iPhones.

Google states that there were “physical limitations for reverse wireless charging” after the Qi2 magnets were added. As a result, the tech giant did away with Battery Share on the Pixel 10. However, that doesn’t mean that Battery Share is gone for good. The company adds that it is “exploring future innovations.”

The 6.3-inch Pixel 10 Pro and the 6.8-inch Pixel 10 Pro XL will both feature a Super Actua display with variable refresh rate up to 120 Hz. The displays offer up to 3,300 nits of peak brightness or 2,200 nits peak in HDR, about ten percent brighter than on the Pixel 9 Pro series.

However, I grilled Samsung for coasting with the Galaxy S25 series. And if I were being fair, I’d have to do the same with Google — but I won’t. Both companies have a similar sales pitch: software is the reason you’ll want to upgrade. But while Samsung let me down with Galaxy AI, Google’s done the opposite with Gemini.

Google’s Pixel 10 series debuts Qi2-ready Pixelsnap magnets, with the 10 Pro XL even adding 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging support.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold also includes Qi2 wireless charging, and it's the first foldable to offer this feature. That'll pair nicely with Google's just-announced PixelSnap platform, which is the company's answer to Apple's MagSafe.

On 20 August, Google will livestream its largest hardware event, showcasing the Pixel 10 range and expected new wearables. The lineup could include four smartphones and the anticipated Pixel Watch 4,