Paul Monckton is a technology journalist with over 30 years of experience in the industry, specializing in photography, the ever-changing world of smartphone cameras and the wider tech landscape.
Google’s brand-new Pixel 9 , Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL handsets are missing a useful feature that has been part of the Pixel series since the Pixel 5, launched in 2020.
The feature in question is Battery Share, more specifically, the ability to use this feature while your Pixel is plugged in and charging. Battery Share lets you use your Pixel smartphone as a wireless charger for other Qi-compatible devices. You can charge another device by enabling Battery Share on your Pixel smartphone and then placing your other device on the right spot on the rear of your Google Pixel.
Pixel devices can also use Battery Share when plugged into a charger. In this configuration, you can charge two devices at the same time from a single cable. I recently used this feature on vacation when I realized I had forgotten to pack a lightning cable for an iPhone I was using. Using this setup, I could use Battery Share from a Pixel to ensure both phones were charged and ready for the day despite having only the Pixel plugged into a charger.
It’s not clear why Google has chosen to remove this Battery Share feature from its latest handsets. Still, a likely reason would be to preserve the battery's longevity, as using Battery Share regularly in this manner is sure to adversely impact the Pixel 9’s battery health. Another reason could be to prevent overheating.
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