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Will Your iPhone X Charger Work With Pixel 5?

Cable, wall adapter, wireless charging & MagSafe compatibility (2026)

⚠️

Works but with caveats

Cable incompatible (lightning → usb-c) — but your wireless chargers and wall adapter still work with the Pixel 5.

🔌 Cable

Incompatible
iPhone X: lightningPixel 5: usb-c

Your lightning cable won't fit the Pixel 5's usb-c port. You need a new usb-c cable.

iPhone X
18W
max wired
Pixel 5
18W
max wired
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🔋 Wall Adapter

Compatible

Your wall adapter works — you just need a new usb-c cable. The adapter's USB output charges the Pixel 5 at up to 18W.

iPhone X
18W
max wired
Pixel 5
18W
max wired

Wireless Charging

Compatible
Qi Pad Qi2

A standard Qi pad works for both phones at up to 7.5W.

iPhone X
7.5W
max wireless
Pixel 5
15W
max wireless
Shop wireless chargers →

🧲 MagSafe

Incompatible

Neither phone has built-in MagSafe magnets. MagSafe chargers will charge via Qi at ~5W without magnetic snap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my iPhone X charger work with Pixel 5?

Cable incompatible (lightning → usb-c) — but your wireless chargers and wall adapter still work with the Pixel 5.

Can I use my iPhone X cable with Pixel 5?

Your lightning cable won't fit the Pixel 5's usb-c port. You need a new usb-c cable.

Does MagSafe work with both phones?

Neither phone has built-in MagSafe magnets. MagSafe chargers will charge via Qi at ~5W without magnetic snap.

Can I wirelessly charge both phones with the same charger?

A standard Qi pad works for both phones at up to 7.5W.