The Best Qi2 and MagSafe Power Banks for Your Phone

Perhaps my favorite brand for power banks, Anker’s MagGo range includes some of our favorite MagSafe accessories. The 622 is a simple, relatively affordable MagSafe power bank, and it comes in a few fun colors. The foldable stand enables you to prop your iPhone up in portrait or landscape orientation, though it’s not the steadiest. The capacity is a modest 5,000 mAh, which proved capable of adding 78 percent to my iPhone 14 Pro’s battery (since wireless charging is not the most efficient method of charging, you will never get the stated capacity of a MagSafe power bank). This isn't the fastest option, as there's no Qi2 support.

Just know that Anker has an older version of this with the USB-C port on the bottom edge of the power bank. The new model (A1614) has it on the side, and you can turn off the power bank so it doesn’t charge the device (when you only want to use the kickstand).

Portable power banks don't come more portable than this. If your top priority is a slim power bank that can cling to the back of your iPhone without adding much bulk, Torras has you covered with the MiniMag. I tested the 5,000-mAh model, and at 0.3 inches and just 112 grams, this is one of the most unobtrusive power banks around. It does have a larger footprint than the Infinacore M3, but because it’s slimmer, it’s easy to use your iPhone with it attached, and the magnets are strong. This power bank can supply up to 7.5 watts wirelessly, and the USB-C port is limited to 18 watts, so it takes a couple of hours to fully charge.

Super svelte, with a lovely textured back made from Yatay (a plant-based fake leather made in Italy), this Native Union power bank is perhaps the best-looking I've tested. I love the green model, and the textured back adds grip. It is also very slim with strong magnets, though it is wider than most MagSafe power banks. It will charge your iPhone wirelessly at 7.5 watts but can dish out up to 15 watts for other Qi phones. Wired charging goes up to 20 watts, and you get a handy 15-centimeter USB-C to USB-C cable in the box. The downside is the relatively high price, so keep a lookout for sales.

Slim, silver, and speedy, this power bank from EcoFlow is an impressive debut for a company we usually associate with portable power stations. It supports Qi2 for up to 15-watt wireless charging, but there’s also a built-in USB-C cable that can deliver up to 30 watts, and it supports a bunch of charging protocols (PD 3.0, PPS, and QC 3.0). To sweeten the deal further, it has a wee kickstand to prop your iPhone in portrait or landscape orientation for Apple's StandBy feature. The 5,000 mAh model charged my iPhone 14 Pro to 75 percent, and you can fully recharge it via the USB-C port in under an hour.

I also tested the larger and bulkier 10,000 mAh model, and it was similarly speedy, but its cable offers up to 65 watts, making it suitable for charging any gadget up to and including a laptop. Too bad it seems to be sold out everywhere

Most Qi2 power banks have dull designs, so Pitaka’s Aramid Fiber finish caught my eye with its warm coppery tones (it’s called sunset). There’s nothing remarkable about the power bank, but it’s a solid performer, and the textured finish is grippy and pleasant to handle. You can also combine it with a matching, minimal Pitaka case to protect your iPhone. There’s also a black version of the power bank with the same textured fiber finish.

If you’ve got butterfingers, this MagSafe battery pack could be just what you need because it has a grip built in. The PopSocket makes it easy to hold your phone comfortably and slots away when you don’t need it. The 5,000-mAh capacity is enough to top off your iPhone but likely short of a full charge, and it charges slowly at just 7.5 watts. The LED on the side shows the remaining power, and there’s a USB-C port to recharge it. PopSocket offers a ton of different designs (the one pictured is from its cutesy Bookish collection). It comes with a 1-foot USB-C cable.

The clever O-ring design is what makes this power bank stand out. It can rotate 360 degrees and stays securely at the angle you want, so it can be used as a stand to prop your iPhone in portrait or landscape orientation. It can also be used as a grip (though it is thin and not the most comfortable to hold). The magnets are strong, the power bank feels durable, and it almost fully charged my iPhone 14 Pro from 10 percent. This power bank is Qi2 certified, so it can supply 15 watts wirelessly, and you can always plug into the USB-C port for faster charging (up to 20 watts). It is relatively slim and light and has LEDs to show the battery level. It comes with a short USB-C to USB-C cable.

All the high-capacity MagSafe power banks I tested were chunky and heavy. I’ve picked this Baseus model because it has an ample 10,000-mAh capacity, an inoffensive design, and a reasonable price. It comes in black or white, is gently curved, and is soft to the touch. The bottom edge hosts a USB-C port, a power button, and three LEDs. It fully charged my iPhone 14 Pro once, then delivered an additional 64 percent the second time before tapping out. Baseus offers a version with a built-in USB-C cable and up to 30-watt wired charging, which is handy for folks with the iPhone 15/16 range (or even an Android phone and a MagSafe case).

With a transparent section that shows the internals, including a light-up RGB fan that cycles through colors, this MagSafe power bank doesn't just look cool; it keeps your iPhone cool. It is chunky, with a 10,000-mAh capacity, supports Qi2 for rapid wireless charging up to 15 watts, and can deliver up to 30 watts from the USB-C port. The original version made the honorable mentions below, but aside from faster charging, Sharge has added a fold-out stand and shortened it a little, so the IceMag 2 fits perfectly on the back of my iPhone 16. On the downside, the fan still makes a mosquito sound, it gets warm sometimes, and you can’t turn the lights off.

It doesn’t look special, but this MagSafe power bank from Kuxiu has a unique selling point: It is a solid-state power bank. Solid-state batteries don’t contain liquids or gel electrolytes, so they are far more stable. This power bank can be dropped, punctured, and exposed to fire without the risk of bursting into flames. Solid-state batteries are also supposed to last longer (they don’t degrade as quickly). They potentially allow for better density, though this 5,000-mAh-capacity power bank is far from the smallest I’ve tried (see Infinacore above). It is Qi2-certified to deliver up to 15 watts wirelessly and has a 20-watt USB-C port. The enhanced safety is welcome, but you pay a little more for it.

With UAG’s usual rugged aesthetic, this MagSafe power bank meets military drop-test standards (MIL STD 810G 516.6) and scores an IPX6 rating, meaning it can withstand jets of water but not immersion. It is kinda bulky, even for the 10,000-mAh capacity, and it extends slightly from the bottom of my iPhone 16. The USB-C and USB-A ports have covers that can be tricky to open, but I like that they are on either side, because you can use them while you have your iPhone propped up with the fold-out kickstand. Sadly, wireless charging is capped at 10 watts, and wired charging is 20 watts, which is on the slow side. I wouldn’t recommend this at its $110 price, but when discounted, it’s worth a look.