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Will Your Pixel 5a Charger Work With iPhone 16e?

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

⚠️

Works but with caveats

Your Pixel 5a charger works with the iPhone 16e — but charges slower than max speed. Upgrade your adapter for full 27W charging.

🔌 Cable

Compatible
Pixel 5a: usb-ciPhone 16e: usb-c

Both use usb-c — your cable works. The iPhone 16e supports up to 27W (vs 18W) so you may want a higher-wattage cable for max speed.

Pixel 5a
18W
max wired
iPhone 16e
27W
max wired

🔋 Wall Adapter

Works but slower

Your 18W adapter works but charges the iPhone 16e at 18W instead of its 27W max. Upgrade to a 27W+ adapter for full speed.

Pixel 5a
18W
max wired
iPhone 16e
27W
max wired
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Wireless Charging

Incompatible

Pixel 5a doesn't support wireless charging, so wireless chargers aren't interchangeable.

Pixel 5a
N/A
max wireless
iPhone 16e
25W
max wireless

🧲 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 5a charger work with iPhone 16e?

Your Pixel 5a charger works with the iPhone 16e — but charges slower than max speed. Upgrade your adapter for full 27W charging.

Can I use my Pixel 5a cable with iPhone 16e?

Both use usb-c — your cable works. The iPhone 16e supports up to 27W (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?

Pixel 5a doesn't support wireless charging, so wireless chargers aren't interchangeable.