How fast is the Google Pixel 10a charging speed?

Charging speeds are the only real upgrade in the Pixel 10a

The Google Pixel 10a made its debut on February 18, 2026. At first glance, it looks very similar to the Pixel 9a, and that is largely because it is. The phone retains the same design, display, Tensor G4 chipset, and rear camera setup, aside from upgraded Gorilla Glass protection and some Pixel 10 AI features.

It also keeps the same 5,100 mAh battery despite being 0.1mm thicker than the Pixel 9a. The main meaningful hardware upgrade, however, appears to be charging speeds this time.

The Pixel 10a now supports up to 30W wired charging, which is a welcome improvement over the 23W offered on the Pixel 9a. It still does not match competitors like the OnePlus 15R with its 80W wired charging, but it is no longer painfully slow either.

The improved charging speed should translate to slightly shorter top-up times. Google claims that when paired with its 45W USB-C PPS charger, the Pixel 10a can go from 0 to 50% in about 30 minutes.

There is also good news for those who rely on wireless charging. Google has increased speeds from 7.5W on the Pixel 9a to 10W Qi-certified wireless charging on the Pixel 10a. That means both wired and wireless charging have improved this year.

It may not sound like a massive leap, but if you top up your phone on a wireless charger during your commute, you should notice the difference.

Interestingly, this marks the third consecutive year Google has increased charging speeds on its A-series phones. The Pixel 8a offered 18W wired charging, which increased to 23W on the Pixel 9a and now reaches 30W on the Pixel 10a. Wireless charging has also improved from 7.5W on previous models to 10W on the Pixel 10a.

That said, I'd have liked to see Google bring Qi2 magnetic wireless charging to the Pixel 10a, similar to the rest of the Pixel 10 lineup. It would have made using MagSafe-style accessories and chargers much more convenient. For now, though, you will need a magnetic case if you want that kind of experience on the Pixel 10a.