With just days to go before Google’s big fall hardware event, the Pixel 10 series is clearly losing the battle to keep secrets. The latest leak comes courtesy of Dutch retailer NieuweMobiel, which published high-res images of what appear to be Google’s official first-party cases for both the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro XL. The designs look almost identical to last year’s Pixel 9 accessories, but there’s one big new addition: magnets (Source: NieuweMobiel via 9to5Google).
Neodymium in the phone, and in the case
Now that’s attractive
The faint circle on the inside is the key to the upgrade.
If you’ve been following the Pixel rumor mill, this won’t surprise you. For years, Android users have been relying on third-party cases to add MagSafe-style attachment points. Google’s own cases avoided that trend, even as “Made for Google” partners embraced it with gusto. But according to multiple leaks — including a set of “credible marketing materials” uncovered by insider Kamila Wojciechowska — the Pixel 10 is going all-in on magnets this year, with support baked directly into the phone’s chassis for the upcoming “Pixelsnap” accessory ecosystem.
The leaked cases don’t just match that hardware; they supplement it. NieuweMobiel’s photos clearly show a ring-shaped outline under the fabric lining, the telltale sign of a magnetic array. It’s the same design we’ve seen with Apple’s MagSafe cases (and third-party options for Android phones) for years, and it confirms earlier reports that Google’s accessories would extend the phone’s built-in magnetic attachment system.
Color options for the standard Pixel 10 case include Indigo, Obsidian, Limoncello, and Frost, while the XL adds Moonstone, Jade, and Porcelain to the mix. As with last year’s lineup, the base model and the smaller Pro variant are likely to share case compatibility, though the XL will need its own.
These changes are about more than just sticking your phone to a fridge. Google’s magnets are a key part of delivering full Qi2.2 support, which enables magnetic wireless charging and accessory use without a case. It would also provide a major upgrade from the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s Qi2 support hiccup, where a slightly off-center coil caused issues with magnetic chargers. Qi2.2’s Magnetic Power Profile means stronger, more reliable connections to chargers, stands, and accessories, while maintaining alignment for faster, more efficient wireless charging.
If Google sticks to its usual playbook (and the prior leaks hold true), the Pixel 10 series will debut alongside Pixelsnap-branded chargers, stands, and mounts. And with the Qi2.2 standard technically capable of up to 60W wireless speeds, Google could finally end Android’s long struggle with magnetic charging — and maybe even outpace Apple at its own MagSafe game.
The Pixel 10 family is expected to launch later this month, and if this leak is any indication, the case for magnets has never been stronger.
