Is it even worth using the MagSafe? I’m also hearing from people it’s producing heat to the back of the phone is that also true?
I've used it now for two nights. So far, I like it better than plain old QI charging... but yes, it does produce heat. The heat hasn't been excessive in my case, I'd call it "warm."
The problems I had with wireless charging before were mostly due to alignment. My Pixel 4XL was super finicky about alignment, even with Google's Pixel stand. Sometimes I'd have to put the phone on the charger 2-3 times before I got the right exact spot and it would finally start charging.
Before the pixel stand, I used many different "puck" style chargers. Sometimes overnight I'd accidentally knock the phone off-center with my arm or pillow and wake up to an uncharged, or super-hot phone. When wireless charges aren't properly aligned, they produce more heat. MagSafe solves the alignment issue... but is still wireless charging.
For me, the only real advantage I see of wireless charging is for ease of use in a car. You'll be able to mount and charge the phone with one quick motion in the car. For home use, I see less utility.
I DO have a generic "YooTech" easel style charger at my desk that I always put my Pixel onto while working. That was kind nice as it kept my phone charged, and also let me see incoming notifications at a glance. Also... unlike wired charging, I don't need to remember to "unplug" the phone. I had several instances in the past where I forgot I plugged the phone in, picked it up and walked away only to get "bungee corded" back haha.
