It turns out that the Pixel 9 Pro Fold cannot be charged using the Pixel Stand 2, officially. Such is the tightly integrated ecosystem of Google gadgets.
The wireless charging dock was announced alongside the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro in December 2021 and is priced at $79. Inside the box, there is also a 30W USB-C power adapter (PD 3.0 w/PPS) and a 1.5m USB C-to-C cable. The Pixel Stand 2 delivers a maximum wireless charging power of 23W for the Pixel 9 Pro XL, 21W for the Pixel 9 Pro, and 15W for the Pixel 9. With the Pixel Stand 2, the original Pixel Fold only receives 7.5W, similar to the Pixel 7a and 8a.
In a recently updated support document from Google, it is stated: “The Pixel 9 Pro Fold does not support the Pixel Stand, but it is compatible with many other wireless chargers.”
The company explains that the charging coil of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is not perfectly centered (why?) compared to other Pixel phones, which may complicate the wireless charging process. To clarify, Google provides a diagram.
This limitation could come as an annoying surprise after purchase, as the company does not mention it prominently on its website, packaging, etc. The specifications for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold only mention support for “wireless charging (Qi certified),” whereas the rest of the Pixel 9 series supports “fast wireless charging (Qi certified).”
Despite the claimed compatibility, the Pixel 9 Pro XL also experiences issues with the charging device. There have been previous reports of interruptions during charging, including with the Pixel Stand.
Source: 9to5google
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