Best MagSafe portable battery packs and power banks for iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16

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Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apple’s magnetic MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter cable-free solution for iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 users.

Phone batteries are prone to run dry just when you’re heading away from a power source, so having a portable charging source is one of today’s necessities. Annoyingly, most power banks require you to carry around a cable, too. Wireless power banks do away with cables but come with their own major limitation–the inefficiency of wireless charging means you need a high-capacity power bank to fully charge a drained iPhone.

MagSafe is a technology that’s compatible with all iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 models, from the mini to the Pro Max, but strangely missing from the newest 16e model. It allows accessories to connect magnetically to the back of the iPhone. For more information read our Complete guide to Apple MagSafe: What is MagSafe?

The MagSafe connection is precise enough to make wireless charging more efficient as around 20% of Qi power loss is from poor placement of a phone and the wireless charging pad. Standard Qi wireless charging can lose as much as 50% of the portable battery’s power, MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging loses ‘just’ 30%.

While it’s not as efficient as using a cable to charge a phone, MagSafe is a tech that brings true wireless charging a step closer to doing away with cables altogether.

Read on or go straight to the best magnetic power banks we have tested, listed by power, portability and functionality:

Best size magnetic power bank for you

You should consider size when it comes to a power bank: physical size and battery capacity. The higher the battery capacity, the more recharging power you’ll get from the power bank—but you’ll also be carrying around a larger, heavier item. Lighter, slimmer power banks are easier to pocket even when clamped to your phone. Larger power banks might not fit in your trouser pocket and can slide off easier when pocketed even if clamped magnetically.

10K power banks (with a 10000mAh battery capacity) can charge a phone close to two times over, while 5K (5000mAh) battery packs usually stretch between 60-75%, which is often enough to get you to the next wall-socket powering opportunity. If you are relying on the power bank for long-haul travel or a camping trip, a 10K battery or higher will suit you better.

Wireless power bank charging speed

If a power bank is rated as MagSafe Certified it will wirelessly charge at up to 15W. Uncertified but still “Compatible” magnetic chargers are limited to 7.5W, so will power-up at a slower pace. New Qi2 chargers and power banks match MagSafe at 15W. See Is Qi2 as fast as MagSafe?. Apple’s new MagSafe Charger can charge the iPhone 16 at 25W but none of the power banks reviewed here can match that.

We have listed the speeds at which each portable power bank can be charged itself (Input charger) and charge the iPhone (Output charger). Some power banks can charge a phone faster if you connect a cable, and we have highlighted those below. The higher the wattage, the faster the charging should be.

After the list of our favorites, you’ll find more details on how MagSafe works and why you should be looking at a power bank’s capacity in Watt Hours rather than the mostly quoted Milliamp Hours.

Best high-capacity 10K MagSafe power banks

A 10000mAh (10K) battery is the sweet spot for both power and portability. 5000mAh (5K) power banks are slimmer, lighter and easier to pocket, but generally offer a maximum of 70-80% recharge potential versus a 10K power bank that should be able to recharge an iPhone at least one and a half times over.

EcoFlow RAPID Magnetic Power Bank 10K – Best wireless battery pack for charging speeds

Pros

  • Large battery capacity
  • Built-in USB-C cable
  • 15W wireless or 30W wired charging
  • 65W input
  • Kickstand

Cons

  • A little larger than its rivals

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  • Capacity: 38.7Wh (10000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (65W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (30W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 190%
  • Weight: 9.7oz (275g)
  • Dimensions: 4.25-x-2.8-x-0.9 inches (10.8-x-7-x-2.3cm)
  • Colors: Gray/silver

This iPhone magnetic power bank is our overall winner as it is a champion in terms of both recharging capacity and speed where its closest competitors win on one or the other. It has a large capacity, refilling a iPhone 16 Pro twice over in our tests—equalling the best we’d seen before. We run the iPhone’s battery down, recharge using the power bank, and keep doing this until the power bank is empty.

What makes this power bank special—although not unique—is its short built-in USB-C cable that can be used for fast-charging an iPhone 15 or 16 or refilling the power bank itself. The cable fits neatly away when not in use at the bottom of the power bank.

Wirelessly it will work with any MagSafe iPhone (12/13/14/15/16) at 15W. iPhone 15 and 16 users can connect via the integrated USB-C cable or a separate longer cable via the side USB-C port if required, for faster 30W charging. Owners of earlier iPhones can use a USB-C to Lightning cable instead for fast 20W wired charging from the power bank. Note that the iPhone 16e does not work with magnetic wireless charging.

The Baseus Nomos power bank, reviewed below, matches it for wireless charging speed as both use 15W Qi2 technology. They also boast faster wired charging via their similar built-in USB-C cable. In our recharging tests it beat the Nomos by spreading its 10000mAh battery capacity for longer: 190% vs 166%.

The 10K Anker Zolo matched the 10K EcoFlow Rapid on recharging capacity in our tests, but has a slower 7.5W wireless charging speed.

No 10K magnetic wireless power bank can match the EcoFlow on input speed—that is the rate at which it is recharged itself. Its 65W input is much faster than the 30W boasted by the Baseus or the 20W of the Anker.

While winning on charging performance and capacity, the EcoFlow Rapid is reasonably chunky compared to the Anker Zolo and Baseus Nomos, and notably bulkier than smaller-capacity 5K power banks. It’s still pocketable but the slightly larger size is the compromise for the other benefits. If you want a slimmer battery pack, look for a smaller 5000mAh option—we’ve tested the best slim power banks further on. It has a handy pull-out kickstand at the back.

This power bank is clearly built for the iPhone 15 and 16 families—with its neat integrated USB-C cable—but it works as well as any other wireless power bank tested here with the other MagSafe iPhones, and that built-in cable can be used to charge the power bank itself.

Anker Zolo 10K Magnetic Power Bank – Best value MagSafe battery pack for iPhone 15 or 16

Pros

  • Large battery capacity
  • Built-in USB-C cable
  • 7.5W wireless or 30W wired charging
  • Kickstand
  • Color choices

Cons

  • Not 15W wireless

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$49.99

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  • Capacity: 37Wh (10000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (20W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (30W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 191%
  • Weight: 8.5oz (241g)
  • Dimensions: 4.15-x-2.7-x-0.8 inches (10.5-x-6.9-x-2cm)
  • Colors: White, Black, Pink, Blue

We love this iPhone magnetic power bank for its large capacity, which was (albeit narrowly) the best in our recaharging tests. It refilled a faded iPhone 15 Pro twice over in our tests—the best we’ve seen. The EcoFlow Rapid 10K power bank was very close in our tests, but is a little larger and heavier and with a less affordable price-tag.

The 10K Anker Zolo is rated at just 7.5W for wireless charging as it is only “MagSafe compatible” rather than using certified MagSafe or Qi2 magnetic wireless technologies. That said, if you need to recharge quickly you can use its built-in 5.5-inch USB-C cable that can be used for fast-charging an iPhone 15 or 16 at 30W or refilling the power bank itself at 20W. The cable can be neatly hooked into a loop for easy carrying. Owners of earlier iPhones should use the side USB-C port and a separate Lightning cable for 20W wired charging from the power bank.

Where the Anker Zolo wins is its value: it wins on capacity where it loses on charging speed, but it’s easily the best value if you don’t mind the charging speed compromise.

There are smaller-capacity 5K power banks, but the 10K Anker Zolo is still very pocketable for such a high-capacity battery pack. It’s around the same size as other 10000mAh MagSafe power banks we’ve tested—except for its sibling the Anker MagGo 10K Slim, reviewed below. Our overall best 10K magnetic power bank, the EcoFlow Rapid 10K, is noticeably bigger, although still portable.

Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank Qi2 – Speedy wired and wireless battery pack

Pros

  • Built-in USB-C cable
  • 15W wireless charging
  • 45W wired charging
  • 30W input
  • Kickstand

Cons

  • High but not highest battery capacity

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  • Capacity: 36Wh (10000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (30W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (45W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 166%
  • Weight: 8.2oz (232g)
  • Dimensions: 4.25 x 2.7 x 0.8 inches (10.8 x 6.8 x 2cm)
  • Colors: Gray, Black

The Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank could easily be our number-one choice as the best magnetic power bank, with its built-in USB-C cable, 15W Qi2 wireless charging and best-in-class 45W wired output and 30W input.

In those charge-speed aspects it beats the Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank and matches the 10K EcoFlow Rapid, both reviewed above, but it is let down slightly by its performance in our battery capacity tests. While its 166% recharge score is high, it is not as full of power as the Zolo (191%), which is also cheaper, or similarly priced Rapid (190%).

Choosing between the power banks with built-in USB-C cables is therefore one of charging speed (EcoFlow or Baseus) vs charging power (EcoFlow or Anker) and size (smaller Anker and Baseus). You can’t go wrong with each of them as they are all great choices and super convenient for iPhone 15/16 users with their integrated cables.

Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, Slim) – Best slim 10K MagSafe battery pack

Pros

  • High battery capacity
  • Super slim and lightweight
  • 15W wireless or 30W wired
  • Colors

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$79.99

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  • Capacity: 38.7Wh (10000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (30W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (15W), USB-C (30W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 160%
  • Weight: 7.05oz (200g)
  • Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.8 x 0.58 inches (10.4 x 7.06 x 1.47cm)
  • Colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal

At just 0.58 inches thick, this 10000mAh power bank rivals even some of the 5000mAh battery packs in terms of slimness. It’s also lighter than any other 10K magnetic wireless power bank that we have tested, and wins too on recharging power. It’s only the integrated USB-C cable that pushes us to recommend the Anker Zolo or Baseus power banks for owners of the iPhone 15 and 16. While I admire that rival feature, I admit that the Anker Slim is the magnetic power bank in my backpack every day.

It uses fast Qi2 magnetic tech, so can wirelessly charge at an impressive 15W. If you have a spare cable with you, it can charge at twice that speed via its USB-C port. This makes it a as fast a wireless charger as the Baseus Nomos reviewed above. The Baseus charger is more convenient with its built-in USB-C cable, but owners of iPhones 12/13/14 might appreciate the ability to add a Lightning cable to the USB-C port and charge that way. Wired charging via Lightning is limited to 20W—a limitation set by Apple to ensure device safety and performance, not by the cable or the power bank.

In our tests it performed among the best of the 10K magnetic power banks we have put through their paces: recharging an iPhone 15 Pro to 188% (over the course of two iPhone charges from one power bank charge).

It’s available in up to four colors depending on your country and where you buy it—the pink and teal versions are available only direct from Anker.

Benks MagClap StandGo Power Bank 10000mAh – Best budget 10K MagSafe battery pack

Pros

  • High battery capacity
  • Built-in kickstand
  • 7.5W wireless or 20W wired
  • 2x USB ports
  • Colors

Cons

  • Not 15W wireless

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$29.99

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  • Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (20W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (20W), USB-A (18W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 160%
  • Weight: 7.5oz (212g)
  • Dimensions: 4.1-x-2.7-x-0.75 inches (10.5-x-6.9-x-1.9cm)
  • Colors: Black, Blue, White

While a little bigger and heavier than the Anker MagGo 10K Slim, the the oddly named Benks MagClap StandGo Power Bank’s battery capacity was decent (160%) in our recharging tests. It lacks a built-in USB-C cable but it works well wirelessly clamped to your iPhone, and is the most affordable 10K battery pack that we have tested and approved.

It also boasts two USB ports. You recharge the battery pack itself via the USB-C port at 20W, and you can also use this port for faster-than-wireless cable charging, also at 20W when you’re in a hurry for power. The bonus USB-A port can charge at 18W, so you could charge three devices simultaneously at decent speeds.

Anker Qi2 MagGo Power Bank (10K) – Fast wireless and best display

Pros

  • High battery capacity
  • 15W wireless or 27W wired
  • LED charge percentage

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  • Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (20W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (15W Qi2) & USB-C (27W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 170%
  • Weight: 8.8oz (250g)
  • Dimensions: 4.2-x-2.7-x-0.8 inches (10.7-x-6.9-x-2cm)
  • Colors: White, Black

Around the same size as the Anker Zolo power bank, reviewed above, the Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) didn’t quite match that battery pack in terms of recharging but was still impressive—around the same as the Baseus Nomos.

Where it beats the Zolo and matches the Nomos and EcoFlow Rapid is in wireless charging speed. The Anker MagGo is certified for the new Qi2 standard and so supports 15W wireless charging. This works with all MagSafe-supporting devices: from the iPhone 12 to 16. (Note that the iPhone 12 doesn’t officially support Qi2 but Macworld iPhone 12 Qi2 tests suggest that it does.)

The Zolo/Nomos/Rapid have a slightly more powerful cabled charging spec (30W vs Anker’s 27W) but the difference is negligible. We like the integrated USB-C cable included with those power banks, but any decent USB-C charging cable can be used with the MagGo to fast wire-charge an iPhone.

Aside from faster wireless charging, the Anker boasts a easy-to-read LED display that shows you exactly how much charge is left in the battery pack. It also features a solid pull-out stand at the back.

If you want speedy wireless charging, the Qi2 Anker MagGo Power Bank is as fast as you’ll get with a portable battery pack.

Raycon Magic Power Bank 5-in-1 – Best multi-iPhone MagSafe battery pack

Pros

  • High battery capacity
  • Integrated U.S. plug prongs
  • Built-in USB-C and Lightning cables
  • 2x USB ports
  • 7.5W wireless or 18W wired

Cons

  • Big and bulky
  • Not 15W wireless
  • North America only

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  • Capacity: 37Wh (10000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (18W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (18W), Lightning (12W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 186%
  • Weight: 9.5oz (270g)
  • Dimensions: 3.4-x-3.4-x-1.4 inches (8.6-x-8.6-x-3.6cm)
  • Colors: Black

Much bigger and meaner than the power banks reviewed above, the Raycon 5-in-1 Power Bank can charge five devices simultaneously: two through the USB-C and USB-A ports, one wirelessly through MagSafe, and two through the built-in cables (USB-C for iPhone 15/16 and Lightning for older iPhones).

In our tests, it was very close in battery charging power to the top scorers—charging an iPhone 15 Pro nearly twice over.

It claims to offer 15W of wireless power but isn’t officially certified by Apple, so we rate it at 7.5W for wireless. There are two integrated output cables: one USB-C for iPhone 15 and 16, and one Lightning for older iPhones and Apple devices. If you don’t have any Lightning-based devices this will be superfluous, although friends in need of power may thank you if their iPhones are older. Most people’s AirPods are still Lightning based, so you may well find a use for it.

It features built-in U.S. plug prongs so can be connected straight into a power socket rather than requiring a separate USB-C charger. This is fine for users based in the U.S. or Canada, but not for international users. The power bank even features a handy pull-out phone clip that holds your phone upright, although the placement of the cables means the battery pack can’t charge your phone while it’s in the mini stand.

Unlike the more svelte power banks reviewed here, the Raycon 5-in-1 Power Bank is too big and bulky to let you slip the iPhone plus battery pack into your pocket. As a portable power bank you might carry in a bag on your travels, but not your pocket.

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As the built-in plug prongs work in the U.S. and Canada only, it’s not much help to international buyers. A similar alternative that does fare better around the world is the $139 Journey Axie 3-in-1 Global Wall Charger & 10k Power Bank (£99 in the U.K.), pictured above, which is about the same size and weight as the Raycon and features a built-in USB-C cable and a USB-C port plus of course features a wireless charging pad. While the Raycon can service five devices, the Journey can cope with only three but it does have plug heads for U.S., U.K., E.U. and Australia/N.Z. It is also faster at charging via USB, with a maximum 35W output

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A third plug-in-the-wall power bank option is the Infinacore P3 Pro, which costs $129 / £102, and can charge four devices at the same time, including an iPhone at 15W Qi2. It lacks the integrated USB-C cable found on the Raycon and Journey power bank chargers but as it plugs directly into a wall power socket you won’t need to carry a cable to recharge the power bank itself. Like the Journey battery pack, it comes with U.K., E.U, and AU/NZ travel adapter plug heads. As well as the Qi2 charging pad, there are two USB-C ports and one USB-A.

The P3 Pro also boasts an excellent display, showing charging speed, battery status, temperature, and charge time remaining. We recommend this power bank for MacBook users who want a portable 65W charger with MagSafe for wireless iPhone charging, plus USB options. The Raycon and Journey aren’t as suitable for laptop charging, but the P3 Pro’s 65W is enough to keep most MacBooks going when connected.

PhoneSuit Journey Mag MagSafe Wireless All-In-One Charger

Pros

  • Integrated plug prongs
  • 2x USB-C ports
  • 7.5W wireless or 20W wired

Cons

  • Not 15W wireless
  • Longer than most
  • Plug prongs for North America only

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  • Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (18W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (20W) & USB-A (18W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 150%
  • Weight: 9.1oz (258g)
  • Dimensions: 5.25-x-2.6-x-0.65 inches (13.3-x-6.6-x-1.7cm)
  • Colors: Gray

While a wireless charging pad saves you the bother of carrying a cable around to charge your phone from a power bank, you still need a wall charger to hand to recharge the power bank itself… but not with the PhoneSuit Journey Mag, which features foldable North American plug prongs so you can plug the battery pack straight into a power socket. While plugged in, the power bank can charge the attached iPhone wirelessly at the same time as recharging the battery pack.

Two further USB ports are also handy. The USB-C port can charge at 20W, so much faster than the 7.5W MagSafe-compatible wireless charging pad—but you will need a USB-C cable in this instance: USB-C to Lightning for iPhones older than the iPhone 15, and USB-C to USB-C for the 15 and 16. The USB-A port can charge another device at up to 18W.

The 10000mAh battery capacity allowed us to charge a faded iPhone to 100% and then again another 50%, which is about average for this size battery.

Best small portable magnetic power banks

If you carry your power bank around with all day, in your bag or pocket, a slimmer, lighter magnetic/MagSafe power bank will suit you better than a larger, heavier 10K battery pack. They are also easier to pocket when clamped to your phone. We’ve tested a lot from 3000mAh to 6000mAh to find the best portable MagSafe power bank that will recharge your iPhone enough to get you through the rest of the day but not enough to reply on during a weekend’s camping.

The Anker MagGo 10K Slim Power Bank, reviewed above, is just 0.58 inches thick and weighs only 200g but these 5K magnetic power banks will take up even less space in your bag or desk drawer, and are easier to pocket with iPhone attached.

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1. EcoFlow RAPID Magnetic Power Bank 5K – Best 5K magnetic battery pack for speed

Pros

  • Slimmer than 10K
  • Built-in USB-C cable
  • Built-in stand
  • 15W wireless or 30W wired

Cons

  • Slightly larger than other 5K power banks

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  • Capacity: 19.35Wh (5000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (30W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (30W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 70%
  • Weight: 6.4oz (180g)
  • Dimensions: 4.3 x 2.8 x 0.6 inch (10.8 x 7 x 1.4cm)
  • Colors: Gray/silver

5K battery packs are slim enough to clamp to your iPhone and still slip into your pocket. While 10000mAh power banks boast larger re-charging capacity, if you want a slightly smaller and lighter battery pack with a stand, we recommend you choose between this power bank—the smaller sibling of our recommended best 10K magnetic power bank—and either the Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 5K + Stand or Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank, both reviewed below.

All three have a 5000mAh battery but the Belkin won in our head-to-head recharging tests, recharging a faded iPhone 15 Pro by 79% compared to the 5K EcoFlow Rapid (70%) and Ugreen (68%). For the biggest recharge, Belkin wins.

Where the 5K EcoFlow Rapid gets the overall nod—especially for owners of the iPhone 15 and 16—is its built-in USB-C cable. No other 5000mAh wireless power bank we have tested has the handy integrated cable. Several of our favorite 10K battery packs have built-in cables but this is the first 5K power bank to boast one. Even if you have an earlier Lightning iPhone, the integrated cable can be used to top up the power bank itself.

It features 15W Qi2 wireless charging when clamped to the back of an iPhone, and can be charged with a cable at a speedy 30W.

2. ESR Qi2 5K MagSlim Kickstand – Power, speed and a stand

Pros

  • Built-in stand
  • 15W wireless or 20W wired

Cons

  • Slightly larger than other 5K power banks

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Capacity: 18Wh (5000mAh)
Input charger: USB-C (18W)
Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (20W)
On test charged iPhone to: 77%
Weight: 5.3oz (151g)
Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.7 x 0.6 inch (10.4 x 6.8 x 1.5cm)
Colors: Black, White

This ESR magnetic power bank is built on Qi2 tech so offers fast 15W wireless charging. It also boasts a sturdy kickstand that closes with a reassuring snap.

It performed well in our iPhone battery charging tests with a score of 77%—just 2% less than our highest-rated 5K power banks (the 5K Belkin BoostCharge + Stand and Kuxiu S2, both reviewed below). Although the Belkin is a little smaller and won in our recharge tests, we think that the ESR is close enough in the results to beat it overall on recharge speed (15W vs 7.5W)

ESR also sells a 10K Qi2 Kickstand model, but this fared less well in our tests at 118% vs other 10K power banks that reached 150% and more. There are also 5K models without the kickstand for a little less bulk and cash.

3. Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 5K + Stand – Best 5K in our tests

Pros

  • Impressive battery capacity
  • Built-in stand
  • 7.5W wireless or 10W wired
  • Bright range of colors

Cons

  • Not 15W wireless

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$59.99

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  • Capacity: 18Wh (5000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (18W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (10W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 79%
  • Weight: 5.4oz (152g)
  • Dimensions: 3.7-x-2.5-x-0.55 inches (9.4-x-6.4-x-1.4cm)
  • Colors: Black, White, Lavender, Pink, Green, Blue, Sand, Gold

This 5K battery pack was the winner in our recharging tests, recharging a faded iPhone 15 Pro by 79% compared to 70% by the 5K EcoFlow Rapid and 68% for the Ugreen power bank. Only the Kuxiu S2 Solid-State power bank performed to this level.

The Belkin’s kickstand is easy to use and feels robust, and the battery pack itself is marginally smaller than the Ugreen. The $49.99 Torras MagStall Power Bank is a little slimmer but wider and boasts a stand/finger-grip but recharges to a slightly lesser extent.

It features 7.5W wireless charging when clamped to the back of an iPhone, and can be charged with a cable at a chippy 10W.

Check here first: Belkin and Amazon offers a choice of four colors, and the Apple Store now has an exclusive set of new colors, including blue, sand and lime green. European customers gets an exclusive gold option, too.

4. Ugreen 5000mAh 15W MagSafe PD 3.0 Power Bank – Best budget magnetic battery pack

Pros

  • Slimmer than 10K
  • 7.5W wireless or 10W wired

Cons

  • Not 15W wireless

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  • Capacity: 18.5Wh (5000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (15W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (15W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 68%
  • Weight: 5.15oz (146g)
  • Dimensions: 4.2-x-2.7-x-0.51 inches (10.6-x-6.9-x-1.3cm)
  • Colors: Black, White

You’ll find plenty of super-cheap power banks online, but the best-priced magnetic power bank that we have tested from a trusted manufacturer is the Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank. For safety’s sake, we recommend you avoid the cheapest deals for products from providers you can trust—and we’ve done that testing for you.

It might lack a built-in stand as seen on other similar smaller-capacity power banks, but the Ugreen can recharge your fading iPhone to about two-thirds full battery capacity, and is super slim and lightweight. It is also blessed with the ability to charge at 15W via a separate cable (supplied).

5. Baseus PicoGo Ultra-Slim 5K – Sweet spot for size and recharge

Pros

  • Slim and small
  • Color choices

Cons

  • Not 15W wireless

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  • Capacity: 18Wh (5000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (18W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (15W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 71%
  • Weight: 3.9oz (111g)
  • Dimensions: 3.9-x-2.6-x-0.36 inches (10-x-6.7-x-0.9cm)
  • Colors: Space Grey, Nebula Pink, Natural Titanium, Cosmic Black

There’s an interesting battle for the crown of smallest, slimmest and lightest magnetic battery pack between three of the power banks reviewed and tested here

The Baseus PicoGo 5K is a tiny bit shorter and less wide than the Vonmählen Evergreen Mag but almost exactly the same slim depth and is 13g lighter. It is precisely the same weight (111g) as the Infinacore M3. We think it’s the sweet spot between the three.

Recharging our iPhone 16 Pro to 71%, it performed much better in our battery tests than the smallest power bank (Infinacore: 56%) and very slightly better than the slimmest (Vonmählen: 70%), although that will charge faster at 15W compared to the PicoGo’s 7.5W.

There is a larger capacity 10K Baseus PicoGo (4 x 2.7 x 0.6 inches; 6.2oz) that is about the same credit-card length and width but noticeably thicker in depth than the 5K, as you’d expect from a much more powerful battery pack. The 10K version is faster charging at 15W Qi2, and performed well in our tests with a score of 142%.

6. Vonmählen Evergreen Mag 5000mAh Power Bank – Super-slim magnetic power bank

Pros

  • One of the slimmest tested
  • 15W wireless or 20W wired

Cons

  • Premium price




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Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh)
Input charger: USB-C (20W)
Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (20W)
On test charged iPhone to: 70%
Weight: 4.4oz (124g)
Dimensions: 3.3 x 2.4 x 0.4 inch (10.2 x 7 x 0.9cm)
Colors: Black, White

Longer and wider than the smallest power bank we have tested, the well-named Infinacore M3 Mini reviewed below, the Vonmählen Evergreen Mag 5000mAh Power Bank however wins the crown for slimmest 5K power bank. If you want to shave 0.2cm off the width of the power bank clamped iPhone sliding in and out of your pocket, then this is as thin as it gets although the PhoneSuit Elite Mag Slim 5K is about the same depth.

It is also faster than the M3 Mini and Elite Mag Slim at wirelessly charging as it supports Qi2, and in our tests it recharged an iPhone 16 Pro from 0% to 70% before requiring a power-up itself, which easily beats the Infinacore and just shades the PhoneSuit.

7. PhoneSuit Elite Mag Slim 5K – Best 5K battery pack with display

Pros

  • Super slim
  • Digital display

Cons

  • Not 15W wireless

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  • Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (18W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (20W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 69%
  • Weight: 3.9oz (111g)
  • Dimensions: 4-x-2.6-x-0.35 inches (10.8-x-6.5-x-0.9cm)
  • Colors: Space Grey

Knowing how much charge is left in your power bank could mean the difference between leaving the house confident that your battery pack is full of juice and finding out too late that it needs a recharge itself.

The Elite Mag Slim from PhoneSuit has a large digital display showing off remaining charge that is more accessible than the usual four LED dots found on most power banks.

This battery pack is also notable for its slimness, which is equal to the Vonmählen Evergreen Mag, reviewed above. The Vonmählen power bank narrowly beat it in our tests but certainly not significantly so, but it does charge faster wirelessly (15W vs 7.5W) than the PhoneSuit.

The PhoneSuit Elite Mag Slim Pro is a 10K version, with a recharge score of 149%, and the same bright easy-to-read display for just $10 more but deeper (0.5in vs 0.35in).

8. Infinacore M3 Mini Wireless 5K Power Bank – Smallest, lightest magnetic power bank

Pros

  • Smallest, lightest we tested
  • 7.5W wireless or 20W wired

Cons

  • Not 15W wireless
  • Lower recharge than rivals

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  • Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (20W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (20W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 56%
  • Weight: 3.9oz (111g)
  • Dimensions: 3.3 x 2.4 x 0.4 inch (8.38 x 6 x 1.1cm)
  • Colors: Stainless Black, Pearl Silver

If you want a magnetic power bank that’s super small, the Infinacore M3 Mini Wireless Power Bank is a slimmer, shorter and narrower and 25% lighter than most battery packs tested here. The PhoneSuit Elite Mag Slim and Baseus PicoGo power banks, also reviewed here, are equally light. You’ll hardly notice any of them in your pocket or bag.

The compromise is in recharging performance—in our tests the M3 Mini resurrected a faded iPhone 16 Pro by 56%, which might be enough for several hours service but is weaker than the other battery packs tested here.

If you want the security of a power bank in your handbag or backpack, then this takes up little space and weighs next to nothing, whiel offering just enough juice to perk up your fading iPhone.

9. Kuxiu S2 Qi2 5000mAh – World’s first solid-state power bank

Pros

  • Impressive battery capacity
  • 15W wireless or 20W wired
  • Robust
  • Higher charge cycle than others

Cons

  • Heavier than some

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  • Capacity: 19Wh (5000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (18W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (20W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 79%
  • Weight: 6.1oz (174g)
  • Dimensions: 3.3 x 2.4 x 0.4 inch (8.38 x 6 x 1.1cm)
  • Colors: Stainless Black, Natural Titanium

Solid-state batteries (SSB) are a new technology that promise to be more powerful, sustainable and safe than conventional Lithium-ion rivals by using a solid rather than liquid electrolyte. The Kuxiu S2 is actually “semi solid-state” but it’s still the first SSB power bank that we’ve tested.

One of the benefits is that you should get as much as twice as many charges from the pwer bank before it starts to degrade: 1,000 vs a normal power bank’s 500. It should also be more robust and safer to carry and store.

The Kuxiu S2 performed very well in our charging tests, matching the Belkin BoostCharge at 79%. With Qi2 it wirelessly charges at 15W.

It’s not the smallest we’ve tested but also not the largest, although it does tip the scales more than the tinier power banks reviewed here.

Best multi-device charging MagSafe power banks

if you own AirPods and an Apple Watch as well as an iPhone, look for MagSafe power banks that charge multiple Apple devices at the same time. As power banks these should still be portable, but often convert into charging stands when in use. Most are two large to slip in your pocket with the phone attached but they are useful for when you are away from base and need to power up your favorite Apple kit.

1. OneAdaptr OneGo – Best 10K MagSafe power bank with Watch and AirPods chargers

Pros

  • High battery capacity
  • Apple Watch and AirPods chargers
  • 7.5W wireless or 18W wired
  • Built-in kickstand

Cons

  • Not 15W wireless
  • No Apple Watch fast charge

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$89

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  • Capacity: 38.5Wh (10000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (18W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (7.5W iPhone, 2W Watch, 5W AirPods) & USB-C (18W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 175%
  • Weight: 7.8oz (220g)
  • Dimensions: Folded: 2.8 x 0.94 x 4.7 inches (7 x 2.4 x 12cm)
  • Colors: White or Cool Gray

OneAdaptr has recently updated its OneGo 3-in-1 iPhone/Watch/AirPods charger and portable power bank, and made it even more compelling a solution. No longer is the power bank a separate part. Now the Watch and AirPods charging modules flip out from the back of the iPhone wireless charger, and the power bank can recharge all the devices.

We have tested a lot of great portable MagSafe wireless chargers but this is the smallest 3-in-1 iPhone/Apple Watch/AirPods charger that doubles up as a power bank. The 10000mAh battery capacity is high, and in our tests, we managed to get around one and three quarters recharge of an iPhone 15 Pro, which is impressive. That’s higher than with the similar iPhone/Watch charging Alogic Lift power bank (1.5 charges).

You can get slimmer and lighter 10K power banks but not with built-in Apple Watch and AirPods charging stands. We have tested and reviewed 10K battery packs that offer greater charging power: the Baseus Magnetic 10K Power Bank (187%) and Anker MagGo 10K Slim (188%) both offer better performance but of course, lack the integrated Apple Watch and AirPods modules.

Yes, it’s a little larger and certainly heavier than most of the wireless power banks reviewed here, but it’s a neat solution if you are away from a power source when all your Apple devices ping you that terrifying Low Power Mode suggestion.

The Apple Watch charging module flips up from the back of the power bank and feels robust enough to survive in-bag travel. It charges at 2W rather than 5W so doesn’t support Apple Watch Fast Charge but it will inject the juice that your Watch requires when you need it—no Move calorie counting or Exercise minutes need be missed.

There is one USB-C port (the Alogic Lift has a USB-A port for older cables) for input or faster wired iPhone charging (18W).

2. Alogic Lift 4-in-1 MagSafe Wireless 10000mAh Power Bank – Compact 10K MagSafe power bank with Watch charger

Pros

  • High battery capacity
  • 2x USB so can charge 4 devices at once
  • Apple Watch charger
  • 7.5W wireless or 18W wired
  • Built-in kickstand

Cons

  • Not 15W wireless

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  • Capacity: 38Wh (10000mAh)
  • Input charger: USB-C (18W)
  • Output charger: Wireless (7.5W iPhone and 3W Watch) & USB-C (18W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 148%
  • Weight: 8oz (228g)
  • Dimensions: 4.25-x-2.7-x-0.95 inches (10.8-x-6.8-x-2.4cm)
  • Colors: White

The Alogic Lift MagSafe and Apple Watch power bank is a little fatter but shorter than the OneAdaptr OneGo, reviewed above. While very similar, it lacks the OneGo’s base with AirPods charging pad but it does boast two USB ports to the OneGo’s single input/output port.

One USB-C port is for input or faster wired iPhone charging (18W); and the USB-A port is there for older charging cables. You could use either port to charge your AirPods or another iPhone. While you can use both at the same time, simultaneous USB charging does drop power pace to just 5W.

The robust-when-folded Apple Watch charging module charges at 3W rather than 5W so doesn’t support Apple Watch Fast Charge but it is a little faster than the 2W OneGo Watch charger.

If you don’t need the AirPods charging pad, the Alogic Lift is as able and expert as the OneGo.

Best iPhone battery case

While not a wireless or magnetic solution, a battery case is a power bank built into a protective case for your iPhone. You are less likely to leave this back-up battery at home as you might with a separate power bank as it is always with your iPhone. The disadvantage of a battery case is that it will likely be obsolete when you change phone but many of us wouldn’t be without one.

We have tested battery cases for the iPhone 15 and 16—check out our roundup reviews of the best iPhone 15 cases and best iPhone 16 cases. Our two favorite battery cases for both families of iPhone are from Mophie and Newdery.

1. Mophie Juice Pack Battery Case for iPhone 16

Pros

  • Internal battery in protective case
  • More efficient than a wireless power bank
  • Slimmer than rival battery cases
  • Feels more robust than model for iPhone 15

Cons

  • Smaller battery than power banks

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$99.95

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  • Capacity: 10.78Wh (2800mAh) for iPhone 16 and 16 Pro; 3600mAh for 16 Pro Max
  • Input charger: USB-C (36W)
  • Output charger: Wired (27W)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 50%
  • Weight (Pro): 3.6oz (103g)
  • Dimensions (Pro): 6.4-x-2.9-x-0.7 inches (16.3-x-7.3-x-1.7cm)
  • Colors: Black
  • Compatibility: iPhone 16, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max

This Mophie battery case for the iPhone 16 family (omitting the 16 Plus) feels more robust in its two part design than the version for the 15. It again offers less recharge potential than its rival but is significantly slimmer and lighter with its smaller battery capacity.

2. Newdery Battery Case for iPhone 16

Pros

  • Internal battery in protective case
  • High-capacity battery

Cons

  • Bulky

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  • Capacity: From 17.78Wh (4800mAh)
  • Input charger: 12W
  • Output charger: 7.5W
  • On test charged iPhone to: 72%
  • Weight: 5oz (143g)
  • Dimensions: 6-x-2.9-x-0.8 inches (15.1-x-7.3-x-2cm)
  • Colors: Black
  • Compatibility: iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max

This more affordable battery case for all models of iPhone 16 is noticeably wider and fatter than the Mophie Juice Pack but that’s because it hosts a larger battery, which means you get more recharge potential at the price of the bulk.

The iPhone charges wirelessly within the case, which means less stress on the port but the ensuing compromise means that charging is notably slower. That shouldn’t matter while you are on the road and the capacity will keep your iPhone going for longer.

3. Mophie Juice Pack Battery Case for iPhone 15

Pros

  • Internal battery in protective case
  • More efficient than a wireless power bank
  • Slimmer than rival battery cases

Cons

  • Smaller battery than power banks
  • Top section can pull off easily

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  • Capacity: 9.24Wh (2400mAh) for iPhone 15 and 15 Pro; 3000mAh for 15 Pro Max
  • Input charger: USB-C (18W)
  • Output charger: Wired (18W iPhone)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 57%
  • Weight: 8oz (227g)
  • Dimensions: 6.3-x-2.5-x-0.6 inches (16-x-6.3-x-1.5cm)
  • Colors: Black
  • Compatibility: iPhone 15, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max

No wireless charging here because the Juice Pack is a protective case with an internal battery. The iPhone is charged via a wired USB-C connector, so charges faster and more efficiently than a wireless-only power bank.

Mophie has designed this battery case to be as slim as possible while still offering enough recharge power to get your iPhone to over a half full battery. The other iPhone 15 battery case we tested, the Newdery Battery Case for iPhone 15, reviewed below, comes in two much larger battery capacities (5K and 10K) but the cases themselves are much heavier and bulky.

It’s a two-piece design that fits the iPhone well, and offers robust protection from knocks, bumps and drops. The top part did slip off a couple of times in testing from a tight trouser pocket but should fare better from a coat or bag. If you want a one-piece iPhone battery case choose one of the Newdery battery cases, reviewed below.

The Mophie Juice Pack is available for all iPhone 15 models except the 15 Plus. If you have an earlier iPhone model, look for options with the Newdery battery cases below.

4. Newdery Battery Case – Range of iPhone battery cases

Pros

  • Options for iPhone 6 to iPhone 15
  • Protective case
  • Near 100% battery charge

Cons

  • Bulky

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  • Capacity: From 17.78Wh (4800mAh)
  • Input charger: Lightning, USB-C (18W), Qi
  • Output charger: Wired (18W iPhone)
  • On test charged iPhone to: 95%
  • Weight: 4.66oz (132g)
  • Dimensions: 6.3-x-2.5-x-0.8 inches (16-x-6.3-x-2cm)
  • Colors: Black
  • Compatibility: iPhone 11-16

The Newdery Battery Case offers full protection and nearly a full battery recharge, and this dual function makes it a cheaper alternative to a MagSafe case and MagSafe battery pack. However, some may find the bulky design too chunky, although the case for the iPhone 15 Pro itself weighs just 134g.

The 5000mAh Newdery Battery Cases scored around 95% in our tests, with the 10K battery cases reaching an amazing 168%.

Those test results are from the iPhone 15 Pro models, but Newdery has battery cases for all the recent iPhones. Newdery iPhone Battery Cases on Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA.

Some models are wireless compatible themselves so can be charged itself on most Qi charging pads.

If you desire protection as well as longer battery life, the Newdery Battery Case offers both in an affordable package. It is much cheaper than the Mophie Juice Pack reviewed above.

If you don’t need a portable power bank, check out the best MagSafe chargers that we have tested. Also check out our tests of the best iPhone chargers for wired charging solutions, and of course to refill your iPhone power bank.

How we tested

MagSafe charger testing was conducted using an iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro, subscribed to a 5G network and WiFi, with screen off and all default settings.

Our test is a simple battery recharge shootout. We let our test-unit iPhone Pro (3095mAh battery capacity) drain to just 10% and then set the Battery Pack to work recharging the phone.

We then assigned the charger a score of whatever percentage it managed to charge the iPhone to and subtract the 10%; we test each model at least twice.

It’s not a real-world test of day-to-day use where you’ll likely be using your phone for various tasks (of varying battery usage) and in different environmental conditions and network configurations.

But it does give us a common score format that we can use to compare different battery-pack models.

Why comparing Watt Hours is better than Milliamp Hours

Phone batteries are generally rated in Milliamp Hours (mAh) but this is a measure of electrical charge, while a Watt Hour is equal to one watt of energy consumed for one hour of time.

When comparing battery capacities and how much a power pack will boost a phone’s internal battery, energy is more important than electrical charge.

And mAh ignores a battery voltage, which determines the wattage (power) of a battery.

If the mAh is the same, the higher the voltage, the greater the actual stored power.

For example, Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack is rated at just 1460mAh but it has a higher voltage potential (7.62V) than the iPhone (3.81V) or other battery packs, meaning that it can provide more power to an iPhone than its mAh suggests; in fact, it is actually 2920mAh.

To go into further depth about this read our feature iPhone battery capacities compared that also lists all iPhones battery life in mAh and Wh.

Anatomy of a magnetic power bank

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A lot more than a battery goes into the making of a magnetic power bank.

Of course, the battery is the most important component, but the wireless charging coils and magnetic connection are vital for efficient and therefore fast and powerful charging.

The transmitter coil transfers power by electromagnetic induction.

The magnets need to be set up to exactly connect the transmitting coils—here on the power bank— to the receiving coils, in this case inside the iPhone.

The example shown above is the Torras MagStall Wireless Power Bank, reviewed in our chart. You can see the various parts, including that power bank’s rotating stand/handle.

What about non-wireless power banks?

Wireless charging—especially magnetic wireless charging—is super convenient and does away with the need to carry around messy cables to connect your device to the battery pack.

But wired charging is nearly always faster and not much of an inconvenience if you are not out and about. Over on our sister site Tech Advisor I have reviewed the best power banks that includes standard non-wireless battery packs that might be a decent solution as well as the power banks reviewed above.

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