Google Pixel 9a 23W fast charging upgrade takes two steps forward and one hop back

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Last year’s Pixel 8a packed a modest 4,500mAh battery and sluggish 18W charging speed that wowed no one. So, one of the most welcome upgrades to Google’s new Pixel 9a is a much larger 5,100mAh power cell and faster 23W charging capabilities — a power level that now matches the flagship Pixel 9 model. Has Google finally nailed battery life and charging on the Pixel 9a? Well, we’ve certainly been impressed by the former, but I took our handset to our lab to see if Google’s historically finicky charging finally comes good. You’re reading an Authority Insights story. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won’t find anywhere else. How fast does the Pixel 9a charge? Using a high-powered USB Power Delivery PPS charger, I observed 25W reaching the Pixel 9a, which is slightly higher than its advertised charging capabilities. That seemingly innocuous PPS part is important; if you use the ... Read full article.