Best Power Bank for iPhone in 2026

Sorting through Iniu’s power bank offerings can be a little confusing because it’s hard to tell which one is the best. But as far as I know, the SnapGo Air 10,000 mAh, which offers 25-watt wireless charging speeds in a slim form factor for a 10,000 mAh battery, is its best magnetic power bank as of April 2026. Besides its super-fast wireless charging speed, this power bank has two USB-C ports as well as a built-in LED that indicates the remaining battery life. While it doesn’t have a built-in USB-C cable for wired charging, the included cord contains a short USB-C cable, so it’s easy to opt for 45-watt wired charging (or charge the battery with the cable). In my testing, the battery warmed up but didn’t get too hot, and it charged a MacBook Air with the USB-C cable without issue. It can charge an iPhone 17 Pro almost twice (1.8 times).

The standard Picogo 5K power bank from Baseus only costs around $20. But if you want to get the faster 15-watt charging speeds offered by Qi2 (versus 7.5 watts), you should upgrade to the company’s 5K Picogo Power Bank with Kickstand, which costs about twice as much (its 5,000 mAh battery provides nearly a full charge to most iPhones). This is the most compact Qi2 magnetic power bank I’ve tried, with a built-in kickstand, and it doesn’t have too much ch aud while charging my iPhone 16 Pro. In some marketing photos, the battery appears a bit smaller than it actually is (it appears on an iPhone 16 Pro Max). Still, it’s quite compact, weighing just 4.8 ounces and dimensions that aren’t much larger than a credit card (except for thickness). It’s also worth noting that the aluminum folding kickstand feels pretty sturdy, and the USB-C port lets you charge at 20 watts with a cable. With the kickstand, you can support your phone vertically (portrait mode) or horizontally (landscape mode).

Magnetic wireless power banks continue to get thinner, and Anker’s new magnetic Power Bank 5K charger for 2025 is its thinnest Qi2 5K power bank yet at 0.34 inches thick. With Qi2 built-in, it offers 15-watt wireless charging speeds for iPhone and Android smartphones and 20-watt wired charging via the USB-C port. It gets hot during wireless charging, but I tested previous Anker Qi2 power banks that got hotter (Anker says this power bank “stays below 104℉, 14 degrees cooler than the industry standard.”) It comes in three color options.

Iniu makes several power banks that are considered the smallest for their capacity. This mini portable charger is indeed quite compact for a 10,000 mAh charger, weighing 5.6 ounces. While it doesn’t have a built-in USB-C cable, it does include a detachable cable stored in a lanyard. It offers 45 watts of total charging with two USB-C ports and one USB-A. I also liked the built-in LED that indicates the battery life percentage. The power bank got a little warm at the top when I was charging an iPhone 17, but it stayed relatively cool. It is available in several color options.

Baseus makes a few very thin magnetic power banks that offer wireless charging. This model – the Picogo Power Bank 5K – is more affordable because it only offers 7.5 watts of wireless charging for iPhones and doesn’t come with Qi2, which offers 15 watts of wireless charging. The new Picogo Power Bank 5K with built-in stand comes with Qi2 and a kickstand but costs about twice as much. Both models offer 20 watts of wired charging via the USB-C port.

Note that Qi2 power banks tend to heat up more during wireless charging, but this power bank only heated up slightly during wireless charging; the temperature change was not significant.

Anker’s Nano Power Bank is now available in several different versions, including this new 2025 10,000 mAh model featuring a retractable USB-C cable and a USB-C and USB-A port for maximum charging flexibility. (It offers up to 45 watts of charging from that USB-C port, which means you should have no problem charging a laptop with it, just not to full capacity.) I also liked that it has a built-in display that shows how much battery is left and how fast you’re charging from each port. There’s also direct charging technology, which lets you charge the battery while also charging a device, and the battery itself can be charged relatively quickly as it supports fast charging up to 30 watts with a supported power adapter (not included). Although the overall footprint of the power bank is quite compact, the power bank is quite thick and weighs 8.3 ounces or 232 grams, so it is a bit bulky.

Many high-capacity 10,000 mAh power banks that fully charge an iPhone twice tend to be a bit bulky. But the Baseus Picogo Qi2 Magsafe 10K Portable Charger is one of the thinnest 10,000 mAh power banks you can find, and it’s also Qi2 certified, which means it offers fast 15-watt wireless charging speeds. Like most Qi2-equipped batteries, this model gets a little warm, but it doesn’t get as hot as some older Qi2 batteries I’ve tested. I also thought its magnet was strong (it stuck well to the back of my MagSafe compatible case on an iPhone 16 Pro and an iPhone 16 Pro Mac). And finally, it offers 27 watts of wired charging from its USB-C port.

Benefits

• Affordable
• Quite compact for a 10,000 mAh battery
• 30W charging
• LED with battery life indicator

The Anker Zolo Portable Power Bank is not only affordable, but also quite compact (4.32 x 2.58 x 0.98 inches, 0.48 pounds) for a 10,000 mAh power bank with fast charging capabilities. It can charge an iPhone 16 almost twice and produce 30 watts of power, which means it can charge your iPhone at the fastest rate and also provide your MacBook Air with some juice in the blink of an eye. The USB-C cable slides into a port on the battery, turning the cable into a cord when you’re not plugging it into a device (yes, it charges Android smartphones just fine). Note that for about $10 more, you can get the Zolo Portable Charger with two USB-C/Lightning cables if you still own a Lightning-equipped iPhone. And the power bank is also available in 20,000 mAh version for the same price as 10,000 mAh version, but it is a little bigger.

Benefits

• Affordable
• Built-in dual lighting/USB-C cable
• Quite compact for a 10,000 mAh battery
• LED battery life indicator

The Anker Zolo Portable Power Bank is available in a version with a single integrated USB-C cable and a dual USB-C/Lightning cable version. This one is almost double the price of the single-cable model, which isn’t surprising given that power banks with Lightning cables are generally more expensive (when it launched it was cheaper but has now increased in price).

Like the single-cable version, this dual-cable model is not only quite affordable but also quite compact (7.65 ounces) for a 10,000 mAh power bank with fast charging capabilities. It can charge an iPhone 16 almost twice and produces 30 watts of power via the USB-C cable, which means it can charge your iPhone at the fastest rate and also provide your MacBook Air with some juice in the blink of an eye.

What’s cool about the Anker Magnetic Battery Pack 622 is that it’s a wireless battery pack that has a built-in magnetic flap that converts into a stand. You won’t get fast wireless charging with this 5,000 mAh battery (it charges at up to 7.5 watts), but it’s slim and easy to carry.

It charges via USB-C and if you use a USB-C to Lightning to charge your iPhone, it will charge at a faster speed of 12 watts. That’s not as fast as what a 20-watt USB-C power adapter can provide, but it’s faster than 7.5 watts.

Note that Anker updated this model to move the charging port to the side (from the bottom), so you can charge it while using it as a stand. Don’t buy the older version which confusingly retains the same 622 model number.

If you still use Apple devices equipped with Lightning connectors but also want a power bank capable of charging devices equipped with a USB-C port, this Belkin 10K power bank is a good option with its dual UBC-C/Lightning cable design. It’s a 10,000 mAh battery, so it can charge an iPhone 16 almost twice, and it delivers 23 watts of power from its USB-C port, so it can also deliver some juice to a MacBook Air in a pinch.

Sharge’s trademark is translucency, and the IceMag 2 has a partially transparent design as well as a built-in kickstand that I appreciated. The IceMag 3 costs more than some high-capacity 10,000mAh power banks, but it’s equipped with Qi2 and offers fast wireless charging up to 25 watts. Additionally, it has a built-in fan to cool the battery when it’s charging a device, as well as an aluminum plate to help dissipate heat. As a result, this battery does not heat up as much as some Qi2 batteries. It’s also worth noting that it delivers 30 watts of power through its USB-C port, allowing it to charge a MacBook Air. This port also allows you to quickly charge the power bank at up to 30 watts if you have a 30 watt (or higher) power adapter.

Why do I love them

Anker’s previous Soundcore P40 earbuds have a stand built into their charging case to prop up your phone to watch videos. The new P41i for 2025 includes a built-in stand but a 3,000 mAh battery and a USB-C cable that turns the case into a power bank for charging your phone (owners of older iPhones can also get a version with a built-in Lightning cable that costs $10 more). Although the case is a bit heavy and bulkier than many headphone cases, I like the two devices in one concept. Note that while it doesn’t offer high-speed charging, it charges at speeds of 10W, which isn’t too bad.

The earbuds don’t have extra features like ear detection sensors that automatically pause your music when you remove an earbud from your ear, but they offer decent sound with strong bass performance and decent noise-canceling and voice calling capabilities. The sound isn’t as rich or detailed as you get with more premium buds, but it’s respectably smooth and avoids any harshness. Battery life is also good: A single charge gives you up to 10 hours of playback at moderate volumes with ANC enabled. And if you’re not using the case to charge your phone (it will charge an iPhone 16 to about 50%), it holds enough juice to charge the earbuds about 15 times.

Reasons to buy them

You like the idea of ​​combining your headphones with a power bank to charge your phone in the blink of an eye.

Reasons to skip/keep looking

If you like small earphone cases, these headphones probably aren’t for you. While the case isn’t huge, it’s heavier and larger than many cases because it packs a 3,000mAh battery. Typically, earphone charging cases come with 300mAh to 700mAh batteries (the AirPods Pro 2 charging case has a 523mAh battery in comparison).

Anker offers different Zolo power banks. A few are just wired chargers with built-in cables, but it also has Zolo magnetic power banks with 7.5 watts of wireless charging, including this model with a built-in kickstand that also includes a built-in USB-C cable that provides 30W of charging power. It’s a 10,000 mAh battery and it’s a bit heavy, measuring 4.15 × 2.72 × 0.81 inches and weighing 8.46 ounces or 240 grams, but not that bulky for a 10,000 mAh battery that gives an iPhone almost two full charges. It is available in four color options.

Benefits

• Affordable
• 45W total output power
• Has two USB-C/USB-A charging output ports as well as a built-in USB-C cable
• LED battery life indicator

The Baseus Picogo is a relatively compact 10,000 mAh battery that delivers up to 45 watts of total power and has a built-in USB-C cable as well as USB-C and USB-A charging output ports. While it’s still a bit bulky, it’s a versatile charger that can almost charge an iPhone 16 twice and can provide some juice to your MacBook Air. It also has a built-in LED battery life indicator and is good value overall.

Benefits

• Compact design – not much bigger than a lipstick case
• 20W fast wired charging (cable included)

If you’re looking for a compact power bank for your iPhone (or other smartphone), Mophie’s pocket-sized Power Station Mini (Gen 3) features a 5,000 mAh internal battery and 20-watt USB-C PD fast charging. (You’ll need a USB-C to Lightning cable to take advantage of this fast charging if you’re an iPhone owner.) This battery will allow you to fully charge your iPhone — or at least close to it, depending on which model you own. For just a few dollars more, you can get the 10,000 mAh version with two USB-C ports, but that model is bulkier and weighs more.

If you’re looking for a new power bank for your new USB-C-equipped iPhone, Anker’s Nano Power Bank with a built-in foldable USB-C connector is an attractive choice — and it also charges Android devices (or anything with a USB-C charging port).

This 5000mAh power bank weighs 3.5 ounces, or 100 grams. It features 22.5 watts of fast charging power with the ability to charge two devices at the same time if you plug a cable into the power bank’s USB-C input/output charging port. (Charging two devices simultaneously splits the charging power in half, providing 11.25 watts to each device.)

The Anker Nano Power Bank comes in several color options and is also available in a version with a Lightning connector for older iPhones that provides 12.5 watts of charging power.