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Will Your Pixel 5a Charger Work With Pixel 3a?

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

Your charger will work

Your Pixel 5a charger works with the Pixel 3a. Cable, adapter, and wireless chargers are all compatible.

🔌 Cable

Compatible
Pixel 5a: usb-cPixel 3a: usb-c

Both use usb-c — your existing cable works perfectly.

Pixel 5a
18W
max wired
Pixel 3a
18W
max wired

🔋 Wall Adapter

Compatible

Your wall adapter works at full speed for both phones.

Pixel 5a
18W
max wired
Pixel 3a
18W
max wired

Wireless Charging

Incompatible

Neither phone supports wireless charging.

🧲 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 Pixel 3a?

Your Pixel 5a charger works with the Pixel 3a. Cable, adapter, and wireless chargers are all compatible.

Can I use my Pixel 5a cable with Pixel 3a?

Both use usb-c — your existing cable works perfectly.

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?

Neither phone supports wireless charging.