Best Power Bank for iPhones in 2025

Baseus’ standard 5K Picogo Power Bank costs only about $20. But if you want faster 15W charging speeds that Qi2 offers (compared to 7.5W), you should step up to the company’s 5K Picogo Power Bank with a kickstand, which costs around twice as much (its 5,000-mAh battery delivers close to one full charge to most iPhones). It’s the most compact Qi2 magnetic power banks I’ve tried that has a built-in kickstand and it didn’t get too warm while charging my iPhone 16 Pro. In some of the marketing photos, the battery looks a little smaller than it really is (it appears on a iPhone 16 Pro Max, the largest iPhone). Still, it’s compact, weighing only 4.8 ounces with dimensions that aren’t much bigger than a credit card (except for thickness). It’s also worth noting that the flip-out aluminum kickstand felt pretty sturdy and the USB-C port allows you to charge out at 20W with a cable. With the kickstand, you can prop your phone up vertically (portrait mode) or horizontally (landscape mode).

Magnetic wireless power banks continue to slim down and Anker’s new-for-2025 Power Bank 5K Magnetic Charger is its slimmest Qi2 5K power bank to date at 0.34-inches thick. With Qi2 on board, it features 15-watt wireless charging speeds for iPhone and Android smartphones and 20-watt wired charging via the USB-C port. It does heat up during wireless charging, but I’ve tested previous Anker Qi2 power banks that got warmer (Anker says this power bank “stays below 104℉, 14 degrees cooler than the industry standard.”) It’s available in three color options.

Baseus makes a couple of very slim magnetic power banks that offer wireless charging. This model — the Picogo Power Bank 5K — is more affordable because it only offers 7.5-watt wireless charging for iPhones and isn’t equipped with Qi2, which offers 15-watt wireless charging. The newer Picogo Power Bank 5K with Integrated Stand is equipped with Qi2 and a kickstand but costs about twice as much. Both models offer 20-watt wired charging using the USB-C port.

Note that Qi2 power banks tend to heat up more during wireless charging, but this power bank only got slightly warm while wireless charging; the temperature change wasn’t big.

Anker’s Nano Power Bank now comes in a few different versions, including this new-for-2025 10,000-mAh model that has a retractable USB-C cable and both a USB-C and a 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, though 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 pass-through charging technology, so you can charge the battery while also charging a device, and the battery itself can be charged relatively quickly as it supports up to 30-watt fast-charging with a supported power adapter (not included). While the power bank’s overall footprint is fairly compact, the power bank is fairly thick and weighs 8.3 ounces or 232 grams, so it’s a little chunky.

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

Pros

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

The Anker Zolo portable power bank is not only affordable but also pretty compact (4.32 by 2.58 by 0.98 inches, 0.48 pounds) for a 10,000-mAh power bank with fast-charging capabilities. It can charge an iPhone 16 almost two times and outputs 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 a pinch. The USB-C cable tucks into a port on the battery, turning the cable into a lanyard when you don’t have it plugged into a device (yes, it charges Android smartphones just fine). Note that for about $10 more, you can get the Zolo portable charger with dual USB-C/Lightning cables if you still have a Lightning-equipped iPhone. And the power bank also comes in a 20,000-mAh version for the same price as the 10,000-mAh version, but it’s quite a bit larger.

Pros

• Affordable
• Dual Lighting/USB-C cable built-in
• Fairly compact for 10,000-mAh battery
• LED battery life indicator

The Anker Zolo Portable Power Bank comes in a version with a single USB-C cable built-in and this dual-cable USB-C/Lighting version. This one is almost double the price of the single cable model, which isn’t surprising given that power banks with Lightning cables typically are pricier (when it first launched it was cheaper but has now gone up in price).

Like the single cable version, this dual-cable model is not only quite affordable but also pretty compact (7.65 ounces) for a 10,000-mAH power bank with fast-charging capabilities. It can charge an iPhone 16 almost two times and outputs 30W 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 a pinch.

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.

Note that Anker has 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. Do not buy the old version that confusingly retains the same 622 model number. 

If you’re still using Apple devices with Lightning connectors but also want a power bank that can charge USB-C equipped devices, 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 provide some juice to a MacBook Air in a pinch.

Sharge’s trademark is translucency, and the IceMag 2 has a partially see-through design along with an integrated kickstand that I liked. The IceMag 2 costs more than some high-capacity 10,000-mAh power banks, but it is equipped with Qi2 and offers fast wireless charging at up to 15 watts. Additionally, it has a built-in fan to cool off the battery when it’s charging a device, as well as an aluminum plate to help dissipate heat. As a result, this battery does get as warm as some Qi2 batteries. It’s also worth noting that it delivers 30 watts of power through its USB-C port, so it can charge a MacBook Air. That port also allows you to fast charge the power bank at up to 30 watts if you have a 30-watt (or greater) power adapter.

Why I like them

Anker’s earlier Soundcore P40 buds have a stand built into their charging case for propping your phone up for video watching. The new-for-2025 P41i not includes an integrated stand but a 3,000-mAh battery and 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 an integrated Lightning cable that costs $10 more). While the case is a little heavy and bulkier than many earbuds cases, I like the two-devices-in-one concept. Note that while it doesn’t offer high-speed charging, it does charge at 10W speeds, which isn’t too shabby.

The buds lack such extra features as ear-detection sensors that automatically pause your music when you take a bud out of 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 what you get with more premium buds, but it’s respectably smooth and steers clear of any harshness. Battery life is also good: A single charge gets you up to 10 hours of playback time at moderate volumes with ANC on. And if you don’t use the case to charge your phone (it will charge an iPhone 16 to about 50%), it has enough juice to charge the buds around 15 times.

Reasons to buy them

You like the idea of combining your earbuds with a power bank to charge your phone in a pinch.

Reasons to skip/keep looking

If you like your earbuds cases small, these probably aren’t the buds for you. While the case isn’t huge, it’s heavier and larger than a lot cases because it does have a 3,000-mAh battery in it. Typically, earbuds charging cases are equipped with 300-mAh to 700-mAh batteries (the AirPods Pro 2’s charging case has a 523-mAh battery by comparison).

Anker has a few different Zolo power banks. A couple are just wired chargers with built-in cables but it also has some magnetic Zolo power banks with 7.5 wireless charging, including this model with a built-in kickstand that also features a integrated USB-C cable that delivers 30W of charging power. This is a 10,000-mAh battery and is a bit hefty, measuring 4.15 × 2.72 × .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’s available in four color options.

Pros

• Affordable
• 45W total power output
• Has dual USB-C/USB-A charge out ports along with 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 along with USB-C and USB-A charge out ports. While it’s still a little bulky, it’s a versatile charger that can almost charge an iPhone 16 twice and can provide some juice for your MacBook Air. It also has a built-in LED battery life indicator and is a good value overall.

Pros

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

If you’re looking for a compact external battery pack for your iPhone (or any smartphone), Mophie’s pocketable 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 that fast charging if you’re an iPhone owner.) That battery will allow you to fully charge your iPhone — or at least close to it, depending on the model you have. For just a couple of bucks more, you can pick up the 10,000-mAh version with dual 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 an integrated foldable USB-C connector is an appealing choice — and it also charges Android devices (or anything with a USB-C charging port).

This 5,000-mAh power bank weighs 3.5 ounces, or 100 grams. It features 22.5 watts of fast charging power and can charge two devices at the same time if you plug a cable into the power bank’s USB-C in/out charging port. (Charging two devices simultaneously divides the charging power in half, delivering 11.25 watts to each device.)

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

Pros

• High-capacity power bank
• Qi2 certified
• 15W wireless charging output
• Integrated kickstand and LCD battery-life indicator

The Anker MagGo power bank 10K has a 10,000-mAh battery that can fully charge most iPhones around 1.75 times. It’s Qi2-certified, which means it offers 15-watt fast charging capabilities and is fully MagSafe compatible, offering twice the speed of standard 7.5-watt wireless chargers for MagSafe-enabled iPhone 13, 14 and 15 models and Android smartphones that support 15-watt wireless charging.

Available in five color options and not much bigger than the MagGo Power Bank 6.6K, this model has a retractable kickstand and an LCD that displays the remaining battery life. It comes with a USB-C cable, but you’ll need a USB-C charger with more than 15-watt output to hit those 15-watt charging speeds. You can take the power bank on the go or leave it plugged in to use as a wireless charging stand when at home. Like the 6.6K version, it’s fairly pricey at launch but will hopefully get some discounts as more competitors hit the market. For those looking for a higher-capacity battery, the MagGo power bank 10K is probably a better choice than the MagGo power bank 6.6K. But I do like the foldable stand a little better on the power bank 6.6K.

Thanks to Gallium Nitride (GaN) 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 that the company says is even more energy-efficient. The Anker power bank 733, which combines a 65-watt charger with a 10K-mAh portable battery, 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’ll have to plug in just the laptop. 

You can get Anker’s 621 magnetic power bank for less than half the price of this model (it’s a 5,000-mAh power bank). But it only charges your iPhone at 7.5 watts when charging wirelessly, while this model charges at 15 watts since it’s a Qi2 charger. The Anker MagGo power bank also has double the battery capacity (10,000-mAh), which means it can charge an iPhone 16 almost twice. But it is quite a bit more expensive and heats up a little when charging. That said, it’s relatively compact for a 10,000-mAh power bank weighing 7.05 ounces or 200 grams and measuring .58-inches thick. It also offers even faster 30-watt wired charging from its USB-C port, which means it can also provide some juice for a MacBook Air in a pinch.