# Reverse Wireless Charging Smartphones The Google Pixel 5 Can Charge Up Headphones and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-5 References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/google-pixel-5/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [store.google](https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_5?hl=en-US&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The Google Pixel 5 smartphone has been unveiled by the brand as one of its latest flagship devices that will deliver robust performance and offer access to an array of premium features. The smartphone features the new reverse charging feature that will enable users to position their headphones or other Qi-enabled device onto the back of the handset to transfer power. The unit also features 5G connectivity, a water-resistant design, 8GB of RAM and a speedy user interface thanks to the Titan M processor within. The Google Pixel 5 smartphone is priced at $699 and also provides users with the ability to edit photos and more thanks to its robust, powerful design. The extreme battery saver function also allows users to prioritize certain apps and enjoy up to 48 hours of use per charge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reverse Wireless Charging:** The ability to transfer power to other Qi-enabled devices using the smartphone as a charging pad opens new opportunities for accessory development and collaboration for mobile device manufacturers and third-party accessory makers alike. - **5G Connectivity:** Operating with far faster data transfer speeds compared to previous generations, the technology provides opportunities for rethinking the ways that people work, socialize, and receive information. - **Extreme Battery Saver Functionality:** As modern consumers look more towards sustainability and energy efficiency, the development of advances in battery-saving technology promises the emergence of more eco-friendly innovations in the future. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Devices:** With reverse wireless charging, the trend towards user convenience and increased functionality opens up opportunities for companies to create future smartphones and other mobile devices with innovative features that prioritize function. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** The integration of 5G and reverse wireless charging in smartphones suggests further innovation and development of other electronic products with corresponding technology, such as smart homes or Internet of Things (IoT) devices. - **Accessories:** Expanding the ecosystem of interoperable devices through wireless charging technology opens up opportunities for third-party accessory makers to create and market a new class of innovative and specialized accessories for Qi-enabled devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Charging Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixelsnap-charger.md) - [Nature-Inspired Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-9a.md) - [Recycled Material Flagship Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-7-pro.md) - [Value-Focused Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-7a.md) - [High-Power Charging Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-gt5.md) - [Bypass-Charging Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bypasscharging-midrange-smartphones.md) - [Camera-Highlighting Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-7.md) - [Fast-Charging Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-watch-smartwatch.md) - [Hyper-Charge Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-gt3.md)