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Will Your Pixel 5 Charger Work With Pixel 7a?

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

⚠️

Works but with caveats

Your Pixel 5 charger works with the Pixel 7a — but charges slower than max speed. Upgrade your adapter for full 21W charging.

🔌 Cable

Compatible
Pixel 5: usb-cPixel 7a: usb-c

Both use usb-c — your cable works. The Pixel 7a supports up to 21W (vs 18W) so you may want a higher-wattage cable for max speed.

Pixel 5
18W
max wired
Pixel 7a
21W
max wired

🔋 Wall Adapter

Works but slower

Your 18W adapter works but charges the Pixel 7a at 18W instead of its 21W max. Upgrade to a 21W+ adapter for full speed.

Pixel 5
18W
max wired
Pixel 7a
21W
max wired
Shop 21W+ fast chargers →

Wireless Charging

Compatible
Qi Pad Qi2

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

Pixel 5
15W
max wireless
Pixel 7a
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 Pixel 5 charger work with Pixel 7a?

Your Pixel 5 charger works with the Pixel 7a — but charges slower than max speed. Upgrade your adapter for full 21W charging.

Can I use my Pixel 5 cable with Pixel 7a?

Both use usb-c — your cable works. The Pixel 7a supports up to 21W (vs 18W) so you may want a higher-wattage cable for max speed.

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.