Google has finally provided an explanation for the Pixel 6's slow charging times
Both reviewers and consumers have praised the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Pixel since their release. Google has finally provided an explanation after some users voiced concerns regarding the device's charging speed.
Android Authority first discovered that the Pixel 6 does not achieve the full speed that a 30W charger provides. I discovered that the device was using roughly 22 watts of power, which is undoubtedly not what consumers wanted from their new phones.
Google addressed the issue in its Community Support post, and the company basically says the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are designed to pull 21 watts and 23 watts of power, respectively.
As much as phones consume less power than charging bricks can produce, Google says it has chosen battery life rather than fast charging. A Google spokesperson explains: "A battery can be designed for high power density or to provide fast charging power, which requires capacity swaps to minimize battery degradation."
Google also says it has improved the phone to charge faster when the battery is low and slower when full. The spokesperson said: "We have optimized the Pixel lithium-ion battery for high charge rates when the battery level is low. The Pixel 6 can get up to 50% in about 30 minutes (with Google USB-C charger for 30W) and quickly reaches 80% in about an hour, depending on device usage and temperature."
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Google doesn't technically block anything advertised from the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, as the company doesn't actually state that the devices are capable of charging 30W. However, offering a 30W charger for the phone misleads buyers a bit, as you think that offering this charger means that the phone is compatible.
Between this and the slow fingerprint scanner, it seems that Google's Pixel 6 may not be as perfect as we initially thought, but it's still a great phone.