Google Pixel 6 Pro doesn't actually charge at 30W

06 November 2021
Lab tests show that the Google Pixel 6 Pro doesn't use Google's new 30W charger to its full potential.

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EG3Po, 06 Nov 2021Let's get this out: Time to charge between 22W and 25W... moreI can remember such a misleading and wtf comment before. "If you want to replace your phone every year and charge less then an hour, get Samsung, Apple, Oneplus" . Ok 1+, but Samsung and Apple?? What? Literally the slow charging kings, other than Sony.
22w and 25w of max power on 6Pro and S21U is not the same if you've read text, pixel is literally charges 2 times longer, cause it charges at around 16-18w most of the time. Please get your facts right and then already write something.

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    nanagdad, 06 Nov 2021Cheaper batteries but charging exorbitant flagship prices 😕... moreQualcomm phone has 65W using one battery while chinese phones have at least 2.
    Does it mean they use cheap battery compared to Qualcomm phone?

    Funny people called battery of some phones cheap, even when LG is supplier. One of the largest battery suppliers on Earth.

    Did you notice you do not see chinese phones with fast charging with large capacity like 5500-6000?

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      • 06 Nov 2021

      Let's get this out: Time to charge between 22W and 25W is not significant. So unless you are an Apple or Samsung fanboy and some logic, mathematically this topic shouldn't matter for you.

      If you are stuck on manufacturers incorrect specification claims, you have a point but in this case, the difference is not significant as well.

      it's only natural for manufacturers to increase the charging speed as the time to introduce new smartphone models keep decreasing. Right now they're introducing new models every 6-8 months and that's not including all the sub models, all the different versions and all the sub-brand introductions. Basically they're pushing you to change your phone every year or max 2 years.

      If you think about that, battery preservation is not that important now for most people. However, for people like me who change their phone in 3-4 years time, it's nice to know that my battery life will be about the same when compared to the time I purchased my phone.

      Right now I'm using a Note 9, which was introduced on August 2018 and has 15W "fast" charging. It still lasts a day, every day.

      Google should have advertised correct charging speed, yes, but as can be seen from Xiaomi, this is not something new in the market.

      If you plan to replace your phone every year or so and you need a phone that charges in less than an hour, don't waste your time discussing here and get a Samsung, Apple, OnePlus etc.

      If you plan on using your phone for more than 2 years though, 22W charging will most likely be good for you to preserve your battery for the life of the phone.

        captain fokou, 06 Nov 2021Then they shouldn't advertise it as a 30w charging phoneThey dont

          as the wireless charger is advertised as 23w i suppose this makes sense for the brick charger to be similar.

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            Anonymous, 06 Nov 2021"The blue line shows that current peaks at 22.36W"... moreThe word "current" has more than one meaning you know. Obviously when it says Watt it doesn't mean ELECTRICAL CURRENT. It means "right now".

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              Anonymous, 06 Nov 2021That's not true at all. Most battles start to degrade... moreYou know, my 4 years XZ1 still have 2600mah out from 2700mah

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                notafanboy, 06 Nov 2021Speak for yourself. Also it doesn't matter unless you ... moreThat's not true at all.
                Most battles start to degrade after just 1 year.
                And by the 2 years a replacement is not a bad idea.
                If it's a really good battery it can last 3 years in decent shape but I don't think any more than that.

                  Anonymous, 06 Nov 2021Preservation of battery is more important than the ultrasup... moreSpeak for yourself. Also it doesn't matter unless you keep your device for 4+ years, otherwise you won't notice a difference in battery life.

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                    Tigolebitties, 06 Nov 2021Hmm... Tell me how the 13 Pro Max lasts longer than the com... moreiOS is used for only Apple phones, and much less phones too, resulting in better optimization and thus better battery life

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                      Anonymous, 06 Nov 2021Very true. And Samsung is the best in your list.Samsung and Apple will offer best overall experience, it's basically down to what you prefer, iOS or Android.

                      Xiaomi will offer best value for money.

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                        captain fokou, 06 Nov 2021Then they shouldn't advertise it as a 30w charging phoneThis, issue isn't charging speed, issue is that they purposefully worded everything as such so people believe it's 30w charging, when it's not.

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                          • 06 Nov 2021

                          That's not very cool from Google, that's Apple level trickery to technally not lie, but also technally lie, such a shame.

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                            • 06 Nov 2021

                            "google has been known conservative about charging..."

                            No it's not
                            It just Google device doesn't have the fast charging tech.
                            In fact all non-China (apple, google, Samsung) still "conservative"
                            Only china brand have the "crazy" charging speed

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                              Anonymous, 06 Nov 2021If it satisfies you doesn't mean it satisfies everyone... moreEnjoy your toaster

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                                "The blue line shows that current peaks at 22.36W"

                                Current is measured in Amps not Watts! Eurgh.
                                Should be wattage peaks at 22.36W

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                                  Anonymous, 06 Nov 2021Preservation of battery is more important than the ultrasup... moreIf it satisfies you doesn't mean it satisfies everyone.

                                  No technology remains the same.

                                  In a few years 240w charging will be more common.

                                    Anonymous, 06 Nov 2021Preservation of battery is more important than the ultrasup... moreThen they shouldn't advertise it as a 30w charging phone

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                                      • 06 Nov 2021

                                      Preservation of battery is more important than the ultrasuperdupermegafast chargings for me. I have Xperia 5.2, which has even slower 18W charging, and I have literally never experienced a situation where I would need to charge faster since I can just plug phone in charger over night, and it keeps me through the day. Even at 18W it gets somewhat warm which bothers me, heat is never good for internal components.

                                      Google should have provided more accurate numbers but it would not worry me at slightest if I was GP6P owner.

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                                        rizki1, 06 Nov 2021ok leave google phones right now, buy from trusted brands l... moreVery true. And Samsung is the best in your list.