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. 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.
Anker Zolo 10K Magnetic Power Bank – Best MagSafe battery pack for iPhone 15 or 16
Pros
- Huge 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
This iPhone magnetic power bank has a huge capacity, refilling a faded iPhone 15 Pro twice over in our tests—the best we’ve seen. We run the iPhone down to 10%, 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 5.5-inch cable can be neatly hooked into a loop for easy carrying. Using this cable you can charge one of the recent USB-C iPhones at a speedy 30W.
Wirelessly it will work with any MagSafe iPhone (12/13/14/15/16) at 7.5W. 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.
While its wired charging is fast, the Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank, reviewed below, is twice as fast when clamped on for wireless charging as it uses superior 15W Qi2 technology. The Nomos also boasts faster wired charging via its similar built-in USB-C cable, but we’ve given the Anker Zolo the overall crown as it has a significantly higher recharging score in our tests.
It’s reasonably chunky compared to smaller-capacity 5K power banks, but around the same as other 10000mAh MagSafe power banks we’ve tested—except for its sibling ther Anker MagGo 10K Slim, reviewed below. It just fits in a trouser pocket while connected but 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.
At present it’s available in the U.S. only.
Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank Qi2 – Best wireless battery pack for charging speed
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, 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 a little cheaper.
Choosing between the two power banks with built-in USB-C cables is therefore one of charging speed (Baseus) vs charging power (Anker). You can’t go wrong with either as they are both 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.
Where it beats the Zolo is in wireless charging speed. The MagSafe compatible Zolo is limited to 7.5W wireless charging, while the Anker 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 has 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 the Zolo and Baseus, but any decent USB-C charging cable can be used with the Anker 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. We recommend this power bank for MacBook users who want a portable 35W charger with MagSafe for wireless iPhone charging, plus USB options.
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. Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 5K + Stand – Best slim MagSafe battery pack with stand
Pros
- Slimmer than 10K
- Impressive battery capacity
- Built-in stand
- 7.5W wireless or 10W wired
- Bright range of colors
- 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
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 and the Ugreen 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank, reviewed below. Each has a 5000mAh battery but the Belkin won in our head-to-head tests, recharging a faded iPhone 15 Pro by 79%.
The Belkin’s kickstand is easy to use and feels robust, and the battery pack itself is marginally smaller. 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.
2. Ugreen 5000mAh 15W MagSafe PD 3.0 Power Bank – Best budget MagSafe battery pack
Pros
- Slimmer than 10K
- 7.5W wireless or 10W wired
- 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).
3. Torras MagStall Power Bank with 360° Rotatable Stand – Slimmest magnetic power bank
Pros
- Slimmer than 10K
- Built-in kickstand
- 7.5W wireless or 20W wired
- Colors
- 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 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.
4. Rokform Magnetic Power Bank – Lightest 5K battery pack
Pros
- Slim and lightweight
- 7.5W wireless or 10W wired
- 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 the lightest magnetic power bank we have tested, but not by a lot.
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 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.
5. Belkin Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 2.5K – Smallest wireless power bank
Pros
- Smallest magnetic power bank
Cons
- Smaller battery capacity
- 5W wireless
- Capacity: 9.25Wh (2500mAh)
- Input charger: USB-C (10W)
- Output charger: Wireless (5W)
- On test charged iPhone to: 41%
- Weight: 4.7oz (132g)
- Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches (9.7 x 6.5 x 1.3cm)
- Colors: Black, White
If you want a magnetic power bank that’s even smaller, the Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 2.5K is a little slimmer, shorter and narrower and 25% lighter. It manages this with a noticeably smaller capacity battery (2500mAh), and this shows in the performance. In our tests it resurrected a faded iPhone 15 Pro by 41%, which might be enough for several hours service but is weaker than the Ugreen 5K power bank and all the other battery packs tested here. But it is smaller and noticeably lighter, and is available online for around the same price as the Ugreen. IIf you want the security of a power bank in your handbag or backpack, then this takes up little space and weighs next to nothing.
6. UAG Lucent Wireless Portable Charger with Kickstand
Pros
- Slimmer than 10K
- Built-in kickstand
- 7.5W wireless or 18W wired
- Colors
- 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.
7. 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 15 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.
At the time of writing we had not tested any battery cases for the iPhone 16, but check out our roundup reviews of the best iPhone 16 cases.
1. Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 15 – Battery case for iPhone 15
Pros
- Internal battery
- Protective case
- More efficient than a wireless power bank
- Slimmer than rival battery cases
Cons
- Smaller battery than power banks
- For iPhone 15 family only
- 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.
2. 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 11-15
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 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 and iPhone 15 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 are 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.
Author: Simon Jary, Contributor, Macworld
Simon has over 30 years of expert experience testing and reviewing ever-smaller and more powerful tech accessories, from USB-C and Thunderbolt docks to chargers, batteries, hubs and adapters. A former Editor of Macworld, he has contributed to PCWorld, Tech Advisor and TimeOut, as well as national newspapers such as The Times, Independent and Telegraph.