Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones don't actually support 30-watt fast charging

Last month Google unveiled its new flagships Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, which should support 30W fast charging. But why do they take so long to charge then?

Why?

Android Authority took an interest in this question, whose journalists conducted tests and found out an interesting thing. As it turns out, the maximum power drawn from charger of both Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro is actually 22W with average of 13W  during the cycle. Tests have shown that up to 30W charging doesn't get there.

In fact, Google never explicitly says that smartphones charge at 30W. The company claims that in 30 minutes the battery charges 50%, and this "is based on using a Google 30W USB-C chargerplugged into a power outlet". At  the same time there is a note: "Actual results may be slower".

And indeed, 50% is achieved in 30 minutes. But the manufacturer is silent about that it will take about 1.5 hours more to charge the remaining 50%. So to fully charge the battery, it will take you about 2 hours! Android Authority points out that the Pixel 6 Pro takes about an hour to fill the last 15% of the battery.

Apparently, this is how Google decided to improve security and extend battery life. Indeed, the phone heats up less - its temperature on charge is around 25 degrees. In addition, Android Authority also points out that Google has chosen cheaper batteries for the Pixel 6 series.

Source: Android Authority