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Will Your Pixel 5 Charger Work With iPhone XS?

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

⚠️

Works but with caveats

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

🔌 Cable

Incompatible
Pixel 5: usb-ciPhone XS: lightning

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

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

Compatible

Your wall adapter works — you just need a new lightning cable. The adapter's USB output charges the iPhone XS at up to 18W.

Pixel 5
18W
max wired
iPhone XS
18W
max wired

Wireless Charging

Compatible
Qi Pad Qi2

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

Pixel 5
15W
max wireless
iPhone XS
7.5W
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 Pixel 5 charger work with iPhone XS?

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

Can I use my Pixel 5 cable with iPhone XS?

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