Best MagSafe portable battery packs and power banks for iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16

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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.

Read our full

Anker Zolo 10K Magnetic Power Bank review






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.




Foundry

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.

Read our full

Baseus Nomos Magnetic Power Bank Qi2 45W 10000mAh review






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.

Read our full

Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, Slim) review






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









Price When Reviewed:

€59,99





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.

Read our full

Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) review






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.




From top left: Belkin 2.5K, Casely 5K Power Pod, Rokform 5K. From left bottom: Belkin 5K, Torras 5K and Ugreen 5K.Foundry






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









Price When Reviewed:

€55,99




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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