Google Pixel 8 Pro slow 27W charging speed leak disappoints some fans & potential buyers

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Without a doubt, the Google Pixel smartphone lineup is renowned for its integration of innovative technology, powerful performance, and exceptional camera capabilities.

Since its debut in 2016, the Pixel series has earned a strong reputation for delivering an exceptional user experience and showcasing the best of Google’s software and hardware expertise.

Recently, the leaked specs of Google Pixel 8 Pro have surfaced, and it looks like some are unhappy.

The upcoming Pixel 8 Pro is said to boast a 6.7″ QHD+ LTPO OLED 120Hz display, a Google Tensor G3 + Titan chip, and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

In addition, the phone will feature 128GB or 256GB of storage, 12GB of RAM, and 27W wired fast charging technology.

And by looking at reports (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10), it appears that some Pixel fans and potential buyers are disappointed with the slow charging speed on the upcoming Pixel 8 Pro units.

Notably, numerous Chinese smartphone makers have been pushing the bounds of charging speed with handsets that enable up to 45W charging and, in some cases, over 100W charging.

But sadly, leading phone manufacturers like Samsung and Google have not made significant strides in this aspect.

Still, the Pixel 8 Pro’s 4,950mAh battery and 27W wired charging speed is indeed a bump over its predecessor.

The Pixel 8 will still be limited to only 27W charging yet again. What is it with Google and slow charging? Come on, your competitors have been running laps around you for years.
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However, when compared to other flagship devices, like the OnePlus 11 or Xiaomi 12 Pro, which support 100W and 120W wired charging respectively, the charging speed of the upcoming phone seems relatively modest.

As a result, several Google Pixel fans have expressed dissatisfaction with the device’s charging capabilities.

Pixel Charging Speed Sucks , It’s Damm Slow 😔 , Minimum They Should Provide 45w.
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A person says that they were expecting support for 35W wired charging. They also believe that the company should have gone for at least 30 watts instead of 27 watts.

Another asserts that the charging speed on the upcoming smartphone is frustratingly slow. They believe that the company should provide minimum of 45 watts of charging.

So poor charging. Like it was 2018 again. What about prices?
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Fans were expecting a far more significant improvement in charging speed, especially considering the advancements made by competitors. But it seems Google has other ideas in store.

The good thing is the device isn’t here yet, so we’ll keep an eye on this matter and let you know if there are new developments.

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