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- Qi2 · Qi2.2
- 15 W · 25 W
- “MagSafe compatible”
- Usually 7.5 W
- Charges from 5,000 mAh
- About 0.7–0.9 wirelessly
- Energy lost as heat
- 20–30 % more than a cable
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| BBD 12000mAh Magsafe Power Bank for iPhone,Wireless Power Bank With 20w Fast Charger,Magsafe Battery Pack With Cable USB C In&Out,Slim Magnetic Portable Charger For Iphone 17/16/15/14/13 Series 1 Pack 12,000 mAh · 44.4 Wh · 4.3 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $70.92per 100 WhBest value | 20 | $31.49Package price | 12,000 mAh · 44.4 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.3 (320) | |
| Kuulaa Qi2 Certified Magsafe Power Bank 10000mAh, 15W Magnetic Wireless Portable Charger with LED Display, Slim Battery Pack Compatible with iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12, Deep Blue 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 3.6 / 5 Max output (W): 15 Capacity, output & details
| $81.05per 100 Wh | 15 | $29.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 3.6 (44) | |
| Kuulaa Qi2 Certified Magsafe Power Bank 10000mAh, 15W Magnetic Wireless Portable Charger with LED Display, Slim Battery Pack Compatible with iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 3.6 / 5 Max output (W): 15 Capacity, output & details
| $81.05per 100 Wh | 15 | $29.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 3.6 (44) | |
| Kuulaa Magsafe Portable Charger, 10000mAh Magnetic Power Bank & Slim Battery Pack - Qi2 Certified 15W Wireless Charging with 20W USB-C PD for iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12 Pro/Air Series 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.4 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $85.11per 100 Wh | 20 | $31.49Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.4 (21) | |
| Kuulaa MagSafe Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh, Ultra-Slim Wireless Charger with Strong Magnetic Lock, 20W USB-C Fast Charging Battery Pack for iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12 (Deep Blue) 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 3.4 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $99.97per 100 Wh | 20 | $36.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 3.4 (51) | |
| podoru for Magsafe Power Bank 10000mAh, Slim Wireless Portable Charger 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.4 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $99.97per 100 Wh | — | $36.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.4 (111) | |
| Kuulaa 10000mAh Magsafe Battery Pack 0.47IN Ultra Slim Magnetic Portable Charger Wireless Magsafe Power Bank Compatible with iPhone 15/14/13/12 Series 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 3.9 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $102.68per 100 Wh | — | $37.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 3.9 (72) | |
| Kuulaa for MagSafe Battery Pack 10000mAh, 20W Ultra Slim Wireless Portable Phone Charger with LED Display, Magnetic Power Bank for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12, Silver 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 3.9 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $102.68per 100 Wh | 20 | $37.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 3.9 (123) | |
| Kuulaa 10000mAh Magsafe Battery Pack 0.47IN Ultra Slim Magnetic Portable Charger Wireless Magsafe Power Bank Compatible with iPhone 15/14/13/12 Series, Space Grey 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.1 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $102.68per 100 Wh | — | $37.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.1 (164) | |
| KUULAA MagSafe Power Bank 5000mAh, Magnetic Battery Pack with 20W USB-C Fast Charging, 0.28-inch Ultra Slim Portable Charger Compatible with iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12 Series,Titanium 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 3.5 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $108.05per 100 Wh | 20 | $19.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 3.5 (38) | |
| podoru for Magsafe Power Bank 10000mAh, Slim Wireless Portable Charger 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.4 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $116.11per 100 Wh | — | $42.96Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.4 (111) | |
| podoru for Magsafe Power Bank 10000mAh, Slim Wireless Portable Charger 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.4 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $116.16per 100 Wh | — | $42.98Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.4 (111) | |
| iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10000mAh, Slim Portable Charger with 20W PD Cable Fast Charging, Metal Kickstand, LED Display, MagSafe Compatible Battery Pack for iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12 Series 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 3.9 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $124.30per 100 Wh | 20 | $45.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 3.9 (11) | |
| MOMAX Q.MAG Portable Charger Wireless 10000mAh, 0.5" Slim Power Bank Fast Charging Magnetic Battery Pack for iPhone Air/17 Pro Max/17 Pro/16/15/14/13/12 (1*USBC Port PD20W, No Lighting) 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.2 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $135.11per 100 Wh | 20 | $49.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.2 (293) | |
| INIU for MagSafe Power Bank, Slimmest 10000mAh Portable Charger 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.2 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $153.11per 100 Wh | — | $56.65Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.2 (72) | |
| podoru for Magsafe Power Bank 5000mAh, Ultra-Slim Magnetic Portable Charger 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4.3 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $162.05per 100 Wh | — | $29.98Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.3 (2.1K) | |
| INIU for MagSafe Qi2.2 25W Power Bank, Slimmest 10000mAh Portable Charger 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.4 / 5 Max output (W): 25 Capacity, output & details
| $162.11per 100 Wh | 25 | $59.98Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.4 (403) | |
| Nobis Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5000mAh with Built-in Cable Portable Charger 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 3.7 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $162.11per 100 Wh | — | $29.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 3.7 (296) | |
| KUULAA MagSafe Power Bank 5000mAh, Magnetic Battery Pack with 20W USB-C Fast Charging, 0.3-inch Ultra Slim Portable Charger Compatible with iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12 Series,Titanium 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4.1 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $162.11per 100 Wh | 20 | $29.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.1 (71) | |
| INIU for MagSafe Qi2.2 25W Power Bank, Compact 10000mAh Portable Charger 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.5 / 5 Max output (W): 25 Capacity, output & details
| $162.14per 100 Wh | 25 | $59.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.5 (590) | |
| INIU for MagSafe Qi2 15W Power Bank, Slimmest 10000mAh Portable Charger 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.6 / 5 Max output (W): 15 Capacity, output & details
| $164.70per 100 Wh | 15 | $60.94Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.6 (120) | |
| podoru for Magsafe Power Bank 5000mAh, Ultra-Slim Magnetic Portable Charger 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4.3 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $167.51per 100 Wh | — | $30.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.3 (2.1K) | |
| Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank, Compact 10,000mAh Wireless Portable Charger 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.4 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $170.24per 100 Wh | — | $62.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.4 (3.5K) | |
| 5000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank for iPhone & Android — Ultra-Slim 8.3mm Aerospace Aluminum Portable Charger, MagSafe Compatible, 20W USB-C PD Fast Charging, 15W Qi Wireless, Tempered Glass 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4.1 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $178.32per 100 Wh | 20 | $32.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.1 (17) | |
| EF ECOFLOW Rapid Mag Qi2.2 Magnetic Power Bank 10,000mAh, 25W Wireless & 36W Wired Fast Charging, Ultra-Slim Portable Charger with Built-in USB-C Cable, MagSafe-Compatible for iPhone 17/16/15, White 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.1 / 5 Max output (W): 36 Capacity, output & details
| $179.70per 100 Wh | 36 | $66.49Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.1 (144) | |
| LISEN for MagSafe Power Bank Slim, Qi2 15W 5000mAh Magnetic Power Bank 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4.1 / 5 Max output (W): 15 Capacity, output & details
| $183.73per 100 Wh | 15 | $33.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.1 (6.9K) | |
| JUOVI Magnetic Wireless Power Bank Ultra-Slim 5000mAh Portable Charger 20W 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 3.5 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $189.14per 100 Wh | 20 | $34.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 3.5 (308) | |
| INIU Magnetic Portable Charger, Qi2 30W 10000mAh Slim Power Bank for Mag-Safe, Fast Charging Mini Wireless Battery Pack, Trip Essential Phone Charger, Only for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12 Series, Pink 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.1 / 5 Max output (W): 30 Capacity, output & details
| $189.16per 100 Wh | 30 | $69.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.1 (54) | |
| INIU for MagSafe Portable Charger, Ultra Slim 10000mAh 27W Magnetic Power Bank with Foldable Stand, USB-C in&Out Wireless Battery Pack, for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, iPhone 14/13/12 Series 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.1 / 5 Max output (W): 27 Capacity, output & details
| $197.27per 100 Wh | 27 | $72.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.1 (60) | |
| iWALK Mag-Safe Ultra Slim Power Bank for iPhone, 5000mAh 18W Portable Charger USB C with LED Display, Wireless Portable Charger Magnetic for iPhone 18/17/16/15/14/13 Series, Gray 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 3.8 / 5 Max output (W): 18 Capacity, output & details
| $199.19per 100 Wh | 18 | $36.85Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 3.8 (97) | |
| Kuulaa Power Bank 5000mAh 20W, Portable Charger Ultra-Slim Magsafe Power Bank with LED Lights, Magnetic Wireless Chargeur Portatif Powerbank Compatible with iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12 - Matte Black 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $205.35per 100 Wh | 20 | $37.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4 (49) | |
| UGREEN Ultra-Slim Qi2 15W 10000mAh Magnetic Battery with 30W Built-in Cable 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.6 / 5 Max output (W): 30 Capacity, output & details
| $205.38per 100 Wh | 30 | $75.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.6 (820) | |
| UGREEN Ultra-Slim Qi2 15W 10000mAh Magnetic Battery with 30W Built-in Cable 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.6 / 5 Max output (W): 30 Capacity, output & details
| $205.38per 100 Wh | 30 | $75.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.6 (820) | |
| INIU for MagSafe Qi2.2 25W Power Bank, Slimmest 10000mAh Portable Charger 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.4 / 5 Max output (W): 25 Capacity, output & details
| $211.57per 100 Wh | 25 | $78.28Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.4 (403) | |
| INIU Magnetic Slimmest Power Bank, 10000mAh Qi2.2 Portable Charger 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.4 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $220.46per 100 Wh | — | $81.57Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.4 (136) | |
| Baseus Picogo Air AM71 Ultra Slim 10000mAh Qi2.2 25W Wireless Power Bank 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4 / 5 Max output (W): 25 Capacity, output & details
| $231.05per 100 Wh | 25 | $85.49Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4 (57) | |
| iWALK Magsafe Portable Charger 5,000mAh, Ultra-Slim Magnetic Wireless Power Bank with LED Display, PD 20W USB-C Fast Charging Battery Pack, Compatible with iPhone 18/17/17 Pro/16/15/14/13 Series,White 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4.2 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $232.38per 100 Wh | 20 | $42.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.2 (33) | |
| TORRAS MiniMag 5000mAh MagSafe iPhone 18 Pro Max Power Bank, Ultra-Slim 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4.2 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $241.24per 100 Wh | — | $44.63Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.2 (1.8K) | |
| INIU for MagSafe Qi2.2 25W Power Bank, Slimmest 10000mAh Magnetic Charger 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.8 / 5 Max output (W): 25 Capacity, output & details
| $243.22per 100 Wh | 25 | $89.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.8 (26) | |
| TORRAS MiniMag Power Bank, Ultra Slim 5,000mAh Wireless Portable Charger with USB-C Cable, Fast Charging iPhone Air Magnetic Battery Pack, Compatible for iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12,White 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4.2 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $270.11per 100 Wh | — | $49.97Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.2 (1.8K) | |
| UGREEN Magflow Air Qi2 25W 10000mAh Ultra-Slim Magnetic Power Bank,PD 45W 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.7 / 5 Max output (W): 45Most powerful Capacity, output & details
| $270.24per 100 Wh | 45Most powerful | $99.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.7 (49) | |
| SHARGE for Magsafe Power Bank 5000mAh Ultra Slim Battery Pack Qi2 15W 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh Max output (W): 15 Capacity, output & details
| $285.95per 100 Wh | 15 | $52.90Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | — | |
| TORRAS MiniMag Pro Portable Charger Power Bank, 10000mAh 15W Magnetic Battery Pack for iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/12, Slim Magnetic Wireless Charger with 30W USB-C, Semi-Solid-State Battery for Travel 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.6 / 5 Max output (W): 30 Capacity, output & details
| $294.30per 100 Wh | 30 | $108.89Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.6 (15) | |
| INIU for Portable Charger, Slim Qi2 Certified 5000mAh 20W Magnetic Power Bank, USB C in&Out Wireless Battery Pack Phone Charger, Only for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12 Series, Pink 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4.1 / 5 Max output (W): 20 Capacity, output & details
| $324.27per 100 Wh | 20 | $59.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.1 (350) | |
| UGREEN 8.6mm Ultra-Slim Qi2 15W 5000mAh Magnetic Battery for iPhone 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4.1 / 5 Max output (W): 15 Capacity, output & details
| $324.27per 100 Wh | 15 | $59.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.1 (840) | |
| UGREEN 8.6mm Ultra-Slim Qi2 15W 5000mAh Magnetic Battery for iPhone 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4.1 / 5 Max output (W): 15 Capacity, output & details
| $324.27per 100 Wh | 15 | $59.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.1 (840) | |
| UGREEN 8.6mm Ultra-Slim Qi2 15W 5000mAh Magnetic Battery for iPhone 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4.1 / 5 Max output (W): 15 Capacity, output & details
| $324.27per 100 Wh | 15 | $59.99Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.1 (840) | |
| Belkin MagSafe Power Bank 5,000mAh, Ultra-Slim Portable Charger Magnetic Back Supports MagSafe Accessories On-the-Go, Wireless Battery Pack w/USB C Cable for iPhone 17, Pixel 10, Travel - Black 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 3.1 / 5 Capacity, output & details
| $335.78per 100 Wh | — | $62.12Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 3.1 (21) | |
| Baseus Picogo Qi2 15W Magsafe Portable Charger, 0.5" Ultra Slim 10000mAh Wireless Power Bank with 27W Built-in USB-C Cable, Magnetic Battery Pack for iPhone 17 Pro Max/17 Pro/Air/16/15/14/13/12 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh Max output (W): 27 Capacity, output & details
| $351.32per 100 Wh | 27 | $129.99Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | — | |
| Belkin 10000mAh Qi2 25W Slim Portable Charger Power Bank with USB C Cable 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh · 4.2 / 5 Max output (W): 25 Capacity, output & details
| $406.11per 100 Wh | 25 | $150.26Package price | 10,000 mAh · 37 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4.2 (41) | |
| Belkin MagSafe Power Bank 5,000mAh, Ultra-Slim Qi2 15W Certified Magnetic Back Supports MagSafe Accessories On-the-Go, Wireless Battery Pack w/USB C Cable for iPhone 17, Pixel 10, Travel - Black 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh · 4 / 5 Max output (W): 15 Capacity, output & details
| $431.14per 100 Wh | 15 | $79.76Package price | 5,000 mAh · 18.5 Wh | Magnetic (MagSafe, Qi2) | 4 (54) |
$162.05 per 100 Wh median of 143 in-stock listings.
Per 100 Wh of nominal cell energy: mAh × 3.7 V, or the stated Wh where it agrees within 20 %; power stations by their stated Wh. ~ marks a stated Wh set aside, or a title that names several capacities.
Magnetic power banks: what to know before you buy
A 5,000–10,000 mAh bank with a magnet ring that snaps to an iPhone 12 or later, or to a Qi2 Android phone or one in a magnetic case, and charges wirelessly at 7.5 W (MagSafe-compatible), 15 W (Qi2) or 25 W (Qi2.2, since mid-2025). Buyers get two things wrong: wireless charging turns 20–30 % more of the bank’s energy into heat than a cable, so a 5,000 mAh magnetic bank gives about 0.7–0.9 of a phone charge wirelessly; and “MagSafe compatible” at 7.5 W, Qi2 at 15 W and Qi2.2 at 25 W are three different speeds sold under similar words.
Specs and terms that matter
Wireless standard: Qi, Qi2, Qi2.2
Qi2 is the Wireless Power Consortium’s standard built on Apple’s MagSafe magnet layout, with a Magnetic Power Profile of 15 W. Qi2.2, marketed as “Qi2 25W”, raises that to 25 W from mid-2025. “MagSafe compatible” without a Qi2 logo usually means plain Qi at 7.5 W plus magnets. The WPC logo marks a certified product; “Qi2-compatible” is a marketing phrase.
Wireless watts vs wired watts
Most magnetic banks also have a USB-C port at 20–30 W. The cable is faster and wastes less: Qi2 at 15 W behaves like a 12–15 W wired charge with more heat; Qi2.2 at 25 W holds in the low 20s and tapers, close to a 30 W cable on the newest iPhones in user tests.
Capacity
5,000 mAh (about 18.5 Wh) is one wireless charge of a modern phone; 10,000 mAh (37 Wh) is 1.5–2. Both are far under the 100 Wh airline line.
Thickness and weight
A slim 5,000 mAh bank is 100–130 g and under 13 mm; a 10,000 mAh magnetic bank is 220 g and up and doubles the phone’s thickness. The thin ones cost the most per Wh on the site: buyers pay for the form and the magnet, not the energy.
Magnet strength and kickstand
N52 magnet arrays are the common spec; holding through a case, in a pocket and in a crowd is what reviews test. A fold-out kickstand turns the bank into a stand for video. Strap versions exist for concerts.
Phone compatibility
iPhone 12 and later take 15 W from a Qi2 bank; which phones accept the full 25 W of Qi2.2 depends on the model and its software, and the phone maker’s page is the source. “Qi2 Ready” Android phones have no magnets of their own and need a magnetic case; plain Qi phones get 5–10 W and no magnetic hold.
Pass-through and watch charging
Pass-through (charging the bank and the phone at once) is model-specific and not to be assumed. Some banks add a puck for an Apple Watch.
Active cooling
The newest 25 W banks add a small fan to hold speed; without one, both bank and phone throttle to 5–7.5 W once warm.
Marks and recalls
UL 2056 covers lithium-ion power banks; PSE is required in Japan. Several of the Anker models recalled by the US CPSC in 2025 were MagGo and MagSafe-type banks (A1642 and A1652 among them), so a serial check on the maker’s recall page matters here as elsewhere.
Before you buy
- Check what the phone actually takes wirelessly: 15 W for iPhone 12–15 over Qi2, 25 W only on the newest models with current software, 15 W for a Pixel or Galaxy in a magnetic case.
- Look for the WPC Qi2 or Qi2.2 certification logo, not just the word “magnetic”; certification implies foreign-object detection and thermal limits.
- Read the thickness and weight against the phone: a 5,000 mAh slim bank adds about 120 g, a 10,000 mAh one 220 g and up.
- Check the wired port and its watts for the times speed matters; 20–30 W USB-C is typical.
- Read reviews for heat behaviour: whether it drops to 5–7.5 W when warm, and whether it has a fan.
- Check the model number against the maker’s recall page; several 2024–2025 recalls were magnetic banks.
Myths and mistakes
- Wireless is not as fast as wired: Qi2 at 15 W is a 12–15 W charge with more heat, and Qi2.2 at 25 W only approaches a 30 W cable on phones that support it.
- “MagSafe compatible” is not MagSafe speed: without a Qi2 logo it is usually 7.5 W.
- Magnets and magstripe cards: users report hotel keycards and old magstripe cards failing after a stay next to a magnetic bank or wallet; chip and NFC cards are not affected.
- A thin 5,000 mAh bank is a day of maps and photos, not a long-haul flight: one wireless charge, less when the phone is warm.
- Recording video or navigating over 5G while charging magnetically is the fastest way to a heat warning; the cable is the fix when the phone is already warm.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between Qi2 and MagSafe?
Qi2 is the Wireless Power Consortium’s open standard built on Apple’s MagSafe magnet layout, so iPhone 12 and later and Qi2 Android phones all charge from it at 15 W. MagSafe is Apple’s name for its own version. Qi2.2, from mid-2025, raises the ceiling to 25 W; “MagSafe compatible” without a Qi2 logo is usually plain Qi at 7.5 W with a magnet ring.
Will a magnetic power bank work with my Android phone?
Only with a Qi2 phone or a magnetic case. “Qi2 Ready” phones have the electronics but no magnets, so a magnetic case supplies the hold; a plain Qi phone charges at 5–10 W and nothing holds it on.
How many charges does a 5,000 mAh magnetic bank give?
About one full charge of a modern phone wirelessly, slightly more by cable, since wireless charging wastes 20–30 % more energy as heat. A 10,000 mAh bank gives 1.5–2.
Does a magnetic power bank get hot?
Yes; the coil, the phone and the bank all warm up, and both phone and bank throttle, sometimes to 5–7.5 W. The newest 25 W banks add a small fan. When the phone is already warm from video, navigation or 5G, the cable is the way to keep the speed.
Does it work through a phone case?
Through a MagSafe or Qi2 case with its own magnet ring, yes; through a plain case the magnets do not hold and the extra distance cuts the speed.
Can I fly with a magnetic power bank?
Yes: even a 10,000 mAh one is 37 Wh, far under the 100 Wh line, so it goes in carry-on without approval. Since ICAO’s addendum applicable from 27 March 2026 it should not be used or recharged on board, and several airlines banned use during 2025; the airline’s current rule applies.
Sources: US CPSC recall 25-011: Anker MagGo and 321 power banks, US CPSC recall 25-466: Anker power banks (September 2025), UL Solutions: portable power pack testing (UL 2056), ICAO Technical Instructions 2025–2026, Addendum No. 1 (27 March 2026), Stiftung Warentest: 24 power banks tested (January 2026). Reviewed Oct 19, 2026. General information compiled from public sources, not safety or legal advice. Airline rules change often; your airline’s current rule is the one that applies.
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