Best Power Bank for iPhones in 2025
These also include MagSafe-certified and Qi2-certified chargers for faster charging, at 15 watts, which is better than what standard magnetic chargers offer. The iPhone 16 series can handle 25-watt MagSafe charging, but there aren't any power banks out there that can keep up with that. As for affordability, I've kept that in mind, too, and you'll find a few budget options here.
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Nimble's updated Champ portable charger uses recycled plastic in its construction. You have to pay a bit more for going green, but it's a nice, compact 10,000-mAh charger that features 20-watt PD fast-charging with dual USB-C ports (one on either side of the power bank) that allow you to charge two devices at the same time. If you are charging two devices, your charging speeds will be limited to 10 watts per device.
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Every iPhone from the iPhone 5 in 2012 to the iPhone 14 series in 2022 used Apple's proprietary Lightning connector for charging. With the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 series, Apple has made the jump to USB-C. The differences between these two connectors matter only if you're seeking out a power bank with an integrated cord. Otherwise, you'll want a model with USB-C or USB-A output that can be used to charge your iPhone (or nearly any small electronic device) with the cable that came in the box.
Most iPhones since the iPhone 8 and iPhone X models introduced in 2017 offer inductive wireless charging. Apple's standard for these phones is called MagSafe, and power banks that are fully MagSafe compatible -- like Apple's own MagSafe Battery Pack -- will charge iPhones at a fast 15-watt level when the power bank magnetically adheres to the rear of the iPhone. Many other more affordable models will still attach to iPhones magnetically, but charge them at half speed (7.5 watts). In all cases, you'll need to make sure the iPhone has a MagSafe-compatible case. The iPhone 16 series supports 25W MagSafe charging with Apple's MagSafe wireless charging puck. But no power banks on the market today do.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 series iPhones are compatible with the new Qi2 standard, which allows for faster wireless charging -- up to 15 watts. But Qi2 portable wireless chargers that are capable of charging at 15-watt speeds tend to cost quite a bit more than wireless batteries that charge at 7.5-watt speeds. They also tend to heat up more than 7.5-watt magnetic wireless chargers. Again, the iPhone 16 series supports 25W MagSafe charging with Apple's MagSafe wireless charging puck. But no power banks on the market today do.
Most baseline power banks now start at a 5,000-mAh capacity, which should give you close to one full charge for an iPhone (Pro Max models have bigger batteries). Chargers with 10,000 mAh or more are available, but they're larger and weigh more. That's of particular note if you plan on traveling with the charger in a purse, backpack or pocket.
A higher power output rating (mAh, short for milliamp hours) means more charges -- but also a heavier portable charger weight.
For the latest iPhones (everything after the iPhone 7) you should buy a battery with at least a 5,000-mAh capacity, which should give you at least one full charge for a device. All of the models featured above hit that mark.
These best portable chargers for iPhone all use lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, and should thus always be stored in carry-on luggage when flying. Airlines and regulatory agencies are increasingly banning li-ion batteries in checked baggage.
If you want maximum power output, opt for chargers with USB-C PD (power delivery) models, which should charge nearly every device smaller than a laptop, such as a tablet or Nintendo Switch.
Multiple integrated charge cables or USB-out ports will allow you to charge more than one device at a time, such as an iPad or another iPhone. Just don't expect to charge a laptop unless you get a power bank with 65 watts of output power or more, which is comparatively rare.
At the current time, we do anecdotal testing on these models. Each is fully charged and used on a recent iPhone model for at least a week in real-world conditions. We verify that charging speeds and recharge times are within expected parameters and -- for models with integrated stands or cables -- confirm that the connections and build quality are sturdy and free of any notable annoyances or caveats.
MyCharge Superhero MagLock: MyCharge calls its line of magnetic power banks Superhero MagLock, implying that they're real saviors. I was impressed by their design. Not only do the batteries, which come in various capacities and colors, have strong magnets and stick really well to the back of any MagSafe-enabled iPhone, but they have raised coils, which are supposed to help reduce heat levels while charging. It does seem to work. All the MagLock batteries charge Qi-enabled iPhones at 5 watts, although you can get faster charging if you go wired and use a USB-C-to-Lightning cable. I also liked how there's a chime when the charging starts and your phone tells you how much juice is left in the battery pack
Anker 523 PowerCore Slim 10K PD: The Anker 523 PowerCore Slim 10K PD ($26) is impressively slim for a 10,000-mAh portable phone charger and has a fast 20-watt USB-C out charging port (it's also a USB-C input to charge its battery), plus a 12-watt USB-A out port. While the Anker 313 PowerCore Slim 10K is cheaper, this offers fast USB-C outcharging, which makes spending the extra dough a big plus if you have a USB-C-to-Lightning cable.
Mophie Powerstation 10K Stand with MagSafe: Mophie's Powerstation Wireless Stand with MagSafe isn't cheap but is a versatile 10,000-mAh battery with both a stand and MagSafe charger built-in and also has a threaded tripod mount at the bottom. Since this is an official MagSafe charger, the battery does charge at 15 watts, making this among the fastest wireless external battery chargers out there and will also charge the AirPods 3 and AirPods Pro models with MagSafe. If you use a USB-C-to-Lightning cable (not included) with it, you can charge at 20-watt speeds. You can also charge two devices at the same time.
Anker PowerCore Fusion Portable Charger: This Anker model is effectively an oversized wall charger with a built-in 5,000-mAh battery. It's got two standard USB charging ports for simultaneously juicing up your phone and a secondary gadget (or two phones). A little LED indicator on the side lets you check the charge level at the press of a button.
Anker PowerCore III 10K Portable Charger: The Anker PowerCore III 10K portable charger has fast USB-C out charging (18 watts) as well as a USB-A port and up to 10-watt wireless charging. It's not magnetic, so your phone won't stick to it but it will wirelessly charge any Qi-enabled devices.
Mophie Snap Plus Juice Pack Mini: Mophie's magnetic power bank is similar to Anker's but is slightly slimmer (it's suitable for a 5,000-mAh battery) and doesn't have an integrated flap that converts into a stand. It's designed to adhere to the back of MagSafe-enabled iPhone or MagSafe cases, it comes with a "snap adapter" ring to stick onto the back of Android devices so they'll be magnet-friendly.
MagSafe for iPhone -- not to be confused with the identically named magnetic power connector for MacBooks -- is an Apple standard that allows for inductive charging with magnetically attached batteries. Qi wireless chargers don't necessarily have a magnetic component, but they also allow for inductive charging. Official MagSafe for iPhone accessories and Made for iPhone wireless chargers (based on the Qi standard) should charge the iPhone at up to 15 watts. Unofficial wireless and magnetic chargers may still work but will be limited to 7.5 watts and lack some of the additional power management and on-screen indicators that official MagSafe chargers have.
Yes, these power banks should charge any device that's USB-powered, such as phones, headphones, ebook readers and Bluetooth speakers. Some may also charge larger devices, such as tablets, iPads and the Nintendo Switch, albeit at slower speeds. You'll stand a better chance of charging the larger devices if you get a charger with USB-C PD (Power Delivery) support. Don't expect to charge laptops or Chromebooks without getting larger, higher-capacity power banks that are specifically designed for that purpose (with 65 watts of power output or more).
Power banks for iPhones invariably have USB inputs and outputs for charging themselves and other devices, respectively. (Some power banks have single ports that double for both.) The USB-A port is the "classic" rectangular USB port that's been on computers since as early as the late 1990s. The newer, smaller USB-C port is reversible (there's no "top" or "bottom" to the plugs) and has the capacity to charge at higher speeds.
Some power banks have integrated cables that terminate with Lightning (iPhone-specific) or USB-C cables.
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