Best MagSafe portable battery packs and power banks for iPhone

• 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 at which it can be recharged itself. 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 65W USB-C cable that can be used for fast-charging an iPhone 15, 16 or 17 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 (12/13/14/15/16/17) at 15W. iPhone 15/16/17 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’s port. 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%. However, both are beaten on charging speed by the new generation of Qi2 25W power banks such as the Ugreen MagFlow 10K reviewed below. That said, the 25W power banks we have tested didn’t match the EcoFlow or Anker on battery capacity in our tests.

While 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 15/16/17 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.

• 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 recharging 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 15/16/17 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 triumphs 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.

• Capacity: 36Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (30W)
• Output charger: Wireless (25W) & USB-C (45W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 167%
• Weight: 7.4oz (211g)
• Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.7 x 0.75 inches (10.4 x 6.8 x 1.9cm)
• Colors: Black

This 25W wireless power bank lived up to its claims of wirelessly charging an iPhone 16 Pro from 0% to 50% in 32 minutes—12 to 15 minutes faster than a 15W power bank. That might not sound a lot but when you’re in a rush to charge your phone, every minute counts. 25W wireless charging is limited to the iPhone 16 and 17 families, running at least iOS 26; older iPhones will charge at 15W using this power bank.

The Baseus PicoGo Magnetic 10K Power Bank (AM61) is an output blazer is more ways than one. It is certified Qi 2.2 so charges wirelessly at 25W, as fast as the Ugreen MagFlow reviewed below, and like the MagFlow also boasts a built-in USB-C cable. While the Ugreen’s cable can wired-charge at 30W, the Baseus is rated at 45W, which is fast enough to keep a MacBook going. We will be running further tests to see how much recharge it could offer a MacBook; watch this space.

If you use the wireless charging pad, the handy integrated USB-C cable and the spare USB-C port to simultaneously charge three devices—say your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods—total output is restricted to 15W.

When recharging an iPhone, it refilled our test 16 Pro more than one and a half times, scoring 167% in the Macworldm Recharge Score—going that bit further than the Ugreen MagFlow that scored 144%. Other 10K power banks have performed better: we recorded scores of 190% with the 15W EcoFlow Rapid 10K and 7.5W Anker Zolo 10K, although both lag behind the Baseus in terms of charging speed.

One area where the Baseus is not the champ is input: the speed at which it is recharged itself. Input power is 30W, which is average but nowhere near the EcoFlow battery pack’s unmatched 65W.

The same company also sells the Baseus Nomos Magnetic 10K Power Bank that, like the PicoGo, has an integrated 45W USB-C cable, but slower 15W Qi2 wireless charging. Its recharge score of 166% is remarkably close to that of the 25W PicoGo. As it is priced similarly to the 25W PicoGo, the newer model makes more sense.

• Capacity: 36Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (30W)
• Output charger: Wireless (25W) & USB-C (30W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 144%
• Weight: 9oz (254g)
• Dimensions: 4.4 x 2.8 x 0.8 inches (11.1 x 7 x 2.1cm)
• Colors: Blue

This was the first Qi2 25W wireless power bank that we tested, and it completed a 50% recharge in just over 30 minutes—so matching the 25W Baseus PicoGo reviewed above. It’s faster at being recharged itself, with a 30W input beating the PicoGo’s 20W input.

Total output when using all three charging points—magnetic wireless, USB-C cable and USB-C port—is limited to 12.5W.

While, with the Baseus PicoGo 25W, it’s the equal fastest power bank at charging the iPhone, it paled a little in actual recharge performance, refilling an iPhone 16 Pro’s battery once fully and then 44% on second recharge. That 144% recharge score is under the PicoGo’s 167% and not as great as the 190% seen with the 15W EcoFlow and 7.5W Anker Zolo wireless power banks also reviewed above. The power bank itself can be recharged at 30W, which is faster than the PicoGo and Zolo 10K power banks but at the 65W level of the EcoFlow Rapid.

These points aside, the Ugreen 25W MagFlow Power Bank is a super-speedy wireless charger for those in the biggest hurry for power.

• Capacity: 38.7Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (30W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W), USB-C (30W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 188%
• 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 15/16/17. While I admire the built-in cables, 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 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. The newer Ugreen MagFlow is the outstanding winner on wireless charging speed but is a lot wider than this slim machine.

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.

There’s an even slimmer 5K Anker Nano model, reviewed below.

• 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 17. (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 digital display that shows you exactly how much charge is left in the battery pack. Seeing the actual percentage is much more useful than the traditional four LED lights seen on most power banks. It also features a solid pull-out stand at the back.

• Capacity: 36.5Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (15W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W Qi2) & USB-C (30W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 165%
• Weight: 8.5oz (240g)
• Dimensions: 4.1-x-2.6-x-0.6 inches (10.3-x-6.7-x-1.7cm)
• Colors: Black, Rose Gold

This power bank stands out with its Aramid Fibre weave—a high strength material that is more resistant to heat, cuts and abrasion than other cases and is often used in protective clothing and aerospace parts.

The rose gold color also looks rather nice. Benks doesn’t call it that (or anything) but that’s how it looks with a pleasing weave pattern.

It’s Qi2 so capable of 15W charging—no longer the fastest but what was until recently the cutting edge of wireless power. It scored a decent 165% in the Macworld recharging tests so will give you over 1.5 charges before it, too, needs filling up—which, by the way, it takes its time doing as the 15W input power is less than on other power banks.

Benks also offers an equally tough and super-slim 5K Aramid Fiber model, although it is only MagSafe Compatible so a slower charging experience at 7.5W. The 10K model is Qi2 so faster 15W charging power.

• Capacity: 37Wh (10000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (18W)
• Output charger: Wireless (7.5W), USB-C (20W), Lightning (12W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 191%
• Weight: 9.5oz (270g)
• Dimensions: 3.4-x-3.4-x-1.3 inches (8.6-x-8.6-x-3.4cm)
• Colors: Black

Much bigger and meaner than the power banks reviewed above, the Statik 5-in-1 Travel Charger is a power bank that can charge five devices simultaneously: two through the USB-C and USB-A ports, one wirelessly through a magnetic charging pad, and two through the built-in cables (USB-C for iPhone 15/16/17 and Lightning for older iPhones).

In our tests, it was very close in battery charging power to the top scorers—charging an iPhone 16 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 15/16/17, 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, although there are U.K., E.U, and AU/NZ plug adapters included making it work in those countries and as a travel companion. 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 Statik SmartCharge 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.

Practically identical except for the lack of international plug adapters, the Raycon 5-in-1 Power Bank is also available in the U.S.

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Another plug-in-the-wall power bank option is the Infinacore P3 Pro, pictured above, 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 Statik and Raycon 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 Statik 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 Statik and Raycon aren’t as suitable for laptop charging, but the P3 Pro’s 65W is enough to keep most MacBooks going when connected.

• 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, 16 and 17. 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.

• 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 Pro 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 16 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, 16 and 17—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 top 30W speed.

• Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (20W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (12W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 79%
• Weight: 4.8oz (136g)
• Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.6 x 0.6 inches (9.8 x 6.6 x 1.4cm)
• Colors: White, Blue, Sand, Blue, Citrus Yellow, Gold, Pink, Deep Purple, Teal

This 5K battery pack was the winner in our recharging tests, recharging a faded iPhone 16 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, although recharges to a slightly lesser extent.

It features 15W Qi2 wireless charging when clamped to the back of an iPhone, and can be charged with a cable at 12W, which is not as speedy as some power banks that have 20W or even 30W USB-C ports.

Check here first: Belkin and Amazon offer a choice of colors, and the Apple Store now has an exclusive set of new colors, including a brighter Pink, Deep Purple with a red stand and Teal with a yellow stand

• Capacity: 19.35Wh (5000mAh)
• Input charger: USB-C (20W)
• Output charger: Wireless (15W) & USB-C (20W)
• On test charged iPhone to: 77%
• Weight: 4.3oz (122g)
• Dimensions: 4 x 2.8 x 0.34 inches (10.2 × 7.1 x 0.86cm)

Colors: Gray, Black, and White

Most people carry their power bank around with them, and there’s none better in a small bag or pocket than the super skinny Anker Nano MagGo 5K Slim, the slimmest magnetic power bank we have tested so far. It’s the little sibling of the 10K Slim reviewed above.

At 0.34 inches slim, the closest rival is the Baseus PicoGo 5K, reviewed below, which is a mere 0.02 inches deeper but loses points for charging at 7.5W rather than the Anker’s 15W Qi2 speed.

It performed excellently in our recharge tests, boosting an iPhone 16 Pro from 0% to 77%. Charging speeds were impacted by the heat, which is caused by the smart temperature control that slows things down when they get hot.

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). The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 5K is a little smaller and won in our recharge tests, but the ESR is close enough in the results to be worth considering.

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.

• 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).

• 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, and is available from Amazon for less than $23.

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%.

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.

• 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).

• 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, while offering just enough juice to perk up your fading iPhone.

• 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 power 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.