Earlier today we showed you some official LG / Google cases for the Nexus 5, and now we’re back to share another item – a wireless charger for the new phone! Called the Official Nexus Wireless Charging Pad, this wireless charger will allow you to charge the new Nexus 5, as well as the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 (2013) tablet.
The new charging pad is a square, in contrast to the circular “puck” shape of the previous incarnation. While the picture above doesn’t make it obvious, the wireless charger is wider on the top than on the bottom, making a kind of inverted trapezoid. The wireless charger also comes equipped with magnets that’ll help the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) stick to it easily.
The Nexus 4 really benefitted from the inclusion of wireless charging, so I hope we’ll see similar utility from the Nexus 5. Wireless charging really is much easier and hassle-free than cabled charging, and its encouraging to see Google continue to stick with the technology in its latest Nexus devices.
So far, we don’t have any pricing information or a release date for this accessory, but rest assured we’ll be pursuing Google and LG until we do. The companies have a pretty poor track record in shipping official accessories quickly though, so we’ll also be looking for alternative chargers ideal for the Nexus 5. We already also have a wide range of compatible Qi wireless chargers online, so be sure to check that out.
For the latest pricing and availability information on the official Nexus Wireless Charging Pad shown above, be sure to check out our product page, linked below:
Thanks for checking out the article and be sure to let us know what you think of the look of this wireless charger for the Nexus 5!
Google have yet to release official press photos of the wireless charger, so we’re using an image taken by The Verge.