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Best dual iPhone and Android portable charger

myCharge Hub 6700


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Best magnetic power bank with integrated stand

Anker 622 MagGo Magnetic Battery


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Best value MagSafe-compatible power bank

Baseus Magnetic Mini Wireless Portable Charger


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$66 at Amazon

Best power bank that’s also a 65W charger

Anker 733 Power Bank


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Best power bank with integrated Lightning cable

Infinity Lab InstantGo 10000


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Best high-capacity magnetic wireless portable charger with flip-out kickstand

Baseus Magnetic Wireless Power Bank


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What’s the best power bank for iPhone overall?

If we had to pick a single best iPhone power bank right now, it would be a bit of a toss-up between the Anker MagGo 622 and the myCharge Hub 6700. But those answers will change very soon thanks to the launch of the iPhone 15 series, which replaces the Lightning connector with USB-C, and supports the nascent Qi2 wireless charging standard.

To be clear, nearly all of the models below will work with any recent iPhone — you’ll just need to make sure you have a charging cable that matches the ports on both sides (power bank and phone). On the wireless side, all Qi chargers will work with iPhones since the iPhone 8 and iPhone X lines, but chargers officially certified as MagSafe compliant will charge the phones faster and offer better feedback on the screen. Apple has yet to clarify if the forthcoming Qi2 chargers offer any additional benefits on the iPhone 15 line.

While we wait for newer models, here are our current picks. While this list is geared toward iPhones, any portable battery pack on the list with a USB-C or USB-A out ports will work perfectly well for charging an Android smartphone (or any other portable gadget), so long as you provide a compatible smartphone cable. Wireless (or inductive) charging should also work for Android phones that are so configured. 

So what’s the best portable charger for juicing up your iPhone on the go? Here are our top picks, all of which I’ve tested and reviewed. I’ll update this list as soon as the new iPhones and charger details have been confirmed. 

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Best power banks for iPhone for 2023

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Best dual iPhone and Android portable charger

myCharge Hub 6700

Pros

  • Integrated foldable wall plug
  • Built-in cables

Cons

  • Doesn’t offer multiple full charges

Battery 6,700-mAh

Charge Output 18W

Size/Weight 4 x 2.5 x 0.9 inches, 7 ounces

MagSafe No

Ports No ports, built-in Lightning and USB-C cables

MyCharge’s Hub portable chargers come in a few different sizes and not only have an integrated foldable wall plug but integrated Lightning and USB-C cables, so you can charge both Apple and Android devices. It’s a little bulky, but with a 6,700-mAh battery, it should be able to almost fully charge your smartphone, depending on its size. The step-up 10,050-mAh model is about $20 more.

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Best magnetic power bank with integrated stand

Anker 622 MagGo Magnetic Battery

Battery 5,000-mAh

Charge Output 7.5W

Size/Weight 4.13 x 2.62 x 0.5 inches, 5 ounces

MagSafe Yes

Ports USB-C

What’s cool about Anker’s 622 magnetic battery is that it’s a wireless battery that has an integrated magnetic flap that converts into a stand. You won’t get fast wireless charging from this 5,000-mAh battery (it charges at up to 7.5 watts), but it’s slim and easy to carry around. 

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

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Best value MagSafe-compatible power bank

Baseus Magnetic Mini Wireless Portable Charger

Pros

  • Good value for your buck
  • MagSafe compatible

Cons

  • Faster charging requires a wired connection
  • May fall short of a full charge for some iPhone models

Battery 6,000-mAh

Charge Output 20W

Size/Weight 3.83 x 2.5 x 0.57 inches, 5 ounces

MagSafe Yes

Ports USB-C

The Baseus Magnetic Mini Wireless Portable Charger is a compact, 6,000-mAh, wireless power bank that sticks to the back of MagSafe-enabled iPhones (or MagSafe-enabled iPhone cases) and charges your iPhone at 7.5 watts. If you’re looking for faster charging, you can plug a USB-C to Lightning cable into the battery and get 20-watt charging speeds. It also offers pass-through charging, meaning you can charge the battery while charging your phone. 

The battery is similar in size to many 5,000-mAh batteries and also costs less. That 6,000-mAh capacity will get you close to a full charge with most iPhones, though it may fall a bit short for iPhone Pro Max models.

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GaNPrime chargers with next-generation GaN 3 technology, which the company says is even more energy-efficient. The Anker Power Bank 733 combines a 65-watt charger with a 10,000-mAh portable battery and is part of the new GaNPrime line. It’s pretty compact for what it is and offers two fast-charging USB-C ports and one fast-charging USB-A port. You can charge up to three devices at once, but note that to get a full 65-watt charge for a laptop, you can only plug in the laptop. Also note that you can save $30 at Amazon by activating the instant coupon on the product page.

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Best power bank that’s also a 65W charger

Anker 733 Power Bank

Pros

  • Doubles as 65W charger
  • Charges multiple devices at once

Cons

  • Limited when being used as 65W charger

Battery 10,000-mAh

Charge Output 30W/65W

Size/Weight 4.36 x 2.49 x 1.22 inches, 11.4 ounces

MagSafe No

Ports USB-C and USB-A

Thanks to gallium nitride technology, chargers have been getting more powerful while shrinking at the same time. The latest example of that trend is Anker’s new line of GaNPrime chargers with next-generation GaN 3 technology, which the company says is even more energy-efficient. The Anker Power Bank 733 combines a 65-watt charger with a 10,000-mAh portable battery and is part of the new GaNPrime line. It’s pretty compact for what it is and offers two fast-charging USB-C ports and one fast-charging USB-A port. You can charge up to three devices at once, but note that to get a full 65-watt charge for a laptop, you can only plug in the laptop. Also note that you can save $30 at Amazon by activating the instant coupon on the product page.

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Best power bank with integrated Lightning cable

Infinity Lab InstantGo 10000

Pros

  • Well-designed and durable
  • Integrated Lightning cable
  • 10000 mAh version can charge most iPhones twice

Cons

  • 10000 mAh version is a little bit beefy

Battery 10000 mAh

Charge Output Up to 30W

Size/Weight 6 x 3 x 0.6 inches, 8.2 ounces

MagSafe No

Ports USB-A, build-in Lightning cable

Infinity Lab is the new accessories subsidiary of Harman Kardon — a company that is, in turn, owned by Samsung. (Got that?) I like its InstantGo 5000 and InstantGo 10000 power banks, which come with an integrated Lightning cable for easy charging for iPhones (the InstantGo 5000 is currently sold out). The larger 10000 mAh costs more and is heavier. However, it can charge most iPhones twice. Both models are also well designed with a slightly grippy finish on the top and bottom of the battery.

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