CES 2026 is one of the biggest events in the tech calendar and this year it hosted a slew of announcements including phones, TVs, projectors, laptops, and more.
But plenty of new accessories were also shown off, and below we’ve highlighted five of the best smartphone accessories that we saw for the first time at CES 2026.
These cover everything from batteries to chargers, controllers and even an AI assistant. So read on and maybe you’ll find exactly the accessory you’ve been waiting for. And for noteworthy devices, check out the 25 best gadgets we saw at CES 2026.
1. Loona’s Office Companion
The Loona Deskmate is one of the most interesting and unusual smartphone accessories we’ve seen at CES 2026, as it essentially turns your phone into an AI robot. Or at least it does if you have an iPhone, because that’s all it’s compatible with.
If you do, you can connect your phone to the Deskmate, which is essentially a MagSafe charging stand. But while your phone is connected, the Deskmate companion app will automatically run on it, turning your phone’s screen into an AI assistant, complete with a face full of personality.
This assistant can set reminders, add items to your calendar, respond to voice commands, answer questions, provide suggestions, and integrate with apps like Slack and Messaging. The stand can also swivel and tilt, making it feel more like a robot looking at you and interacting with you.
The Loona Deskmate isn’t out yet, but a Kickstarter is launching in March and will cost less than $300 (around £225 / AU$450).
2. GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron
The GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron is a mouthful to say, but it could be a joy to use for all mobile gamers.
This collaboration between GameSir and Hyperkin is billed as “the world’s first fully modular mobile game controller.” So it can connect to your phone and you can change the included buttons and their layout, with options for things like dedicated GameCube, Nintendo 64, or fighting game controls. So whatever you want to play, there will probably be a suitable module.
And while it’s largely aimed at phones, its arm can even extend far enough to connect it to the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and iPads – or you can use Bluetooth to connect it to a PC.
Unfortunately, pricing and availability haven’t been confirmed yet, but we expect it to go on sale soon.
3. Anker Nano Charger
A charger might not seem very exciting, but it becomes a little more so when it has a screen, like this one.
The Anker Nano Charger’s screen can display over 20 different interfaces, highlighting the charging level, charging power and mode used – with the option of standard charging or a TÜV-certified care mode that can reduce battery temperature.
Aside from the display, it’s a compact 45W charger, with prongs that can be oriented in two different positions, so it can easily fit into most outlets.
It’s designed primarily for recent iPhone and iPad Pro models, however, and it appears that some display features won’t work if you plug anything else into it.
If you like the sound, you’ll be able to pick up this new Anker Nano charger on January 20 for $39.99 – although it’s currently only confirmed for the US.
4. Belkin UltraCharge Pro Power Bank
Belkin used CES to unveil a number of new accessories, including an UltraCharge Pro power bank, which you can magnetically attach to your phone.
This 10,000 mAh battery offers 25W of Qi2 wireless charging power or you can charge via USB-C at 30W. It has a small screen to show the current capacity and a built-in kickstand. But arguably the real highlight is that it features a second magnetic ring, so you can still attach magnetic wallets or other magnetic accessories to your phone with this one.
It’s TSA approved, so you should have no problem flying with it, and it launches in “select markets” in February for $99.99 (around £75 / AU$150).
5. Baseus PicoGo AC22 Ultra Mini Power Bank
If your priority when it comes to power banks is simply keeping them compact, then the Baseus PicoGo AC22 Mini Power Bank might be the device for you.
Despite a large 10,000 mAh capacity, it’s only the size of an AirPods case, so you can easily slip it into a pocket and not feel like you’re carrying a brick with you.
It also has a built-in cable and display, and it can deliver 45W of charging power, so it may be small but it feels powerful. The Baseus PicoGo AC22 Ultra Mini Power Bank goes on sale in February for $59.99 (around £45 / AU$90).
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