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 high-capacity 10k MagSafe power banks
- Best small portable magnetic power banks
- Best multi-device charging MagSafe power banks
- Best iPhone battery case
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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Just to make that decision a little more thought provoking, Baseus has another option with a built-in USB-C cable. The more affordable $45.99 Baseus Magnetic Power Bank scored a near-top 187% in our charging tests and also matches the Anker Zolo on 7.5W wireless output and 30W wired output and close on 18W input, while lacking the kickstand.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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, 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
- 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 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
- 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. Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 5K + Stand – Best 5K in our tests
Pros
- Slimmer than 10K
- Impressive battery capacity
- Built-in stand
- 7.5W wireless or 10W wired
- Bright range of colors
Cons
- Not 15W wireless
- 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.
The Belkin’s kickstand is easy to use and feels robust, and the battery pack itself is marginally smaller than the Ugreen. The 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.
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.
3. 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
- 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).
4. 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
- 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 Rokform Magnetic Power Bank, reviewed below, is only one gram heavier so it wins the lightest title by the tiniest of margins. You’ll hardly notice either in your pocket or bag.
The compromise is in recharging performance—in our tests It 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.
5. Vonmählen Evergreen Mag 5000mAh Power Bank – Slimmest magnetic power bank
Pros
- Slimmest we tested
- 15W wireless or 10W wired
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 above, 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.
It is also faster than the M3 Mini 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 Mini.
6. Torras MagStall Power Bank with 360° Rotatable Stand – Slim magnetic power bank with stand
Pros
- Slimmer than 10K
- Built-in kickstand
- 7.5W wireless or 20W wired
- Colors
Cons
- Not 15W wireless
- Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh)
- Input charger: USB-C (18W)
- Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (20W)
- On test charged iPhone to: 66%
- Weight: 4.62oz (131g)
- Dimensions: 4.2-x-2.75-x-0.46 inches (10.7-x-7-x-1.2cm)
- Colors: Black, White, Titanium
Similar in size to the Urban Armor power bank reviewed below, but not as small as the Infinacore M3, reviewed above, the Torras MagStall Wireless Power Bank also features a pull-out stand—this one being able to rotate 360 degrees. The ring stand can also be used like a pop socket grip.
While it can’t match the higher capacity 10K battery packs for recharge power, it is lighter and slimmer—slightly slimmer than the Urban Armor—which makes it much more pocketable than one of the bulkier power banks when clamped to your phone. In our tests, it recharged an iPhone 15 Pro from 10% to 76%, meaning that model phone received a possible two-thirds battery boost when connected.
Lined up with all the 5K power banks we tested, it is marginally the slimmest—a tiny bit thinner than the Rokform Magnetic Power Bank, reviewed below.
7. Rokform Magnetic Power Bank – Lightweight 5K battery pack
Pros
- Slim and lightweight
- 7.5W wireless or 10W wired
Cons
- Not 15W wireless
- Capacity: 19.25Wh (5000mAh)
- Input charger: USB-C (20W)
- Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (10W)
- On test charged iPhone to: 64%
- Weight: 3.95oz (112g)
- Dimensions: 3.7-x-2.5-x-0.46 inches (9.4-x-6.3-x-1.2cm)
- Colors: Black
Rokform is known for its ultra-rugged phone cases and its polycarbonate magnetic wireless power bank also looks like it would survive a combat zone, without having any extra bulk. Its principal selling points are its small size and light weight. At 112g it’s beaten to the title of lightest magnetic power bank by only the one-gram lighter Infinacore M3 Mini, reviewed above.
It is let down somewhat by its recharging potential for a 5K power bank. In our tests it re-powered an iPhone 15 Pro by 64%, which is low compared to the Belkin 5K, both of which reached 80%. The marginally lighter M3 Mini managed only 56%, so it’s not the lowest recharge in our tests.
The Rokform battery pack is available outside the U.S. but international shipping fees are too high to recommend it in the rest of the world.
8. UAG Lucent Wireless Portable Charger with Kickstand
Pros
- Slimmer than 10K
- Built-in kickstand
- 7.5W wireless or 18W wired
- Colors
Cons
- Not 15W wireless
- Capacity: 15.4Wh (4000mAh)
- Input charger: USB-C (18W)
- Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (18W)
- On test charged iPhone to: 62%
- Weight: 4.55oz (129g)
- Dimensions: 4.1-x-2.6-x-0.5 inches (10.5-x-6.6-x-1.3cm)
- Colors: Black, Deep Ocean, Marshmallow, Orchid
Urban Armor Gear’s Lucent Wireless Portable Charger is not the highest capacity battery on test here, but it is dinky and very pocketable. This UAG portable magnetic charger has a handy built-in kickstand and a choice of colors. It ships with a 1m USB-C cable, although it’s old-school USB-A on the wall-plug end.
9. Moft Snap Stand Power Set – Best wallet/stand magnetic battery pack
Pros
- Slimmer than 10K
- Detachable kickstand and wallet
- 7.5W wireless or 10W wired
- Colors
Cons
- Not 15W wireless
- Capacity: 13.1Wh (3400mAh)
- Input charger: USB-C (10W)
- Output charger: Wireless (7.5W) & USB-C (10W)
- On test charged iPhone to: 50%
- Weight: 4.2oz (120g)
- Dimensions: 3.9-x-2.6-x-0.47 inches (9.9-x-6.6-x-1.2cm)
- Colors: Black, Blue, Brown, Purple
The Moft Snap Stand Power Set is a clever combination of magnetic battery pack with a detachable stand that also holds up to three travel or credit cards.
The faux leather stand took me a few goes to work out how it works, but once you’ve mastered it, it’s easy. Previously, I haven’t seen a stand that can hold cards at the same time, so this is smarter than most MagSafe stands.
The supplied USB-C cable also links magnetically to the battery pack, which will charge a connected iPhone first before the power bank itself. While the battery pack offers only a 50% charge, that will likely be enough for most trips away from a fixed power source. If you need more portable battery capacity, look at one of the other MagSafe power banks reviewed here, although none boast the dual wallet/stand function.
The battery is only 3400mAh so gives you only a half-charge, but that might be enough to get you through the day.
It is MagSafe-compatible but curiously boasts a usually only-MagSafe-certified feature, where there’s a visual representation of available charge on the iPhone itself.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
TORRAS
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.