Ever since the introduction of Qi2 I've been intrigued with the thought of picking up an Anker MagGo Power Bank with Qi2, but I'm also not completely sure if I'd use it. Those of you who use any sort of MagSafe battery pack, do you keep it on all day every day? Do you just keep it in your bag charged up to use the odd day you're out longer, or using your phone more heavily?

Curious to hear, I know it probably sounds dumb to think about buying something somewhat expensive without being completely sure I'd actually use it, but it does look like a neat product.

I am now a believer of the battery pack. I must admit after completely lucking out and finding a new one on ebay from a trustworthy seller that the purpose of what this does is far better for me at least than what those other batteries do. This is the perfect companion to the 13 mini as it fits perfectly, does not run hot and kept me at 90% through out the day. Its now been 12 hours since I took my phone off the charger and as soon as i hit 88% around 10am I slapped the battery pack on the phone til around 230pm. It is now almost 7pm and my phone is at 70%. I love the fact that its just a steady wave when its charging and not a tsunami that the other battery chargers offer which is why the phones and batteries run so hot when charging.

Edit new results in link from using battery pack and phone both at 100%. Battery pack went on the phone after the green bar in the new pics until a little after 9pm. Battery pack was at 30% when I took it off the phone. https://imgur.com/UBI5TfN

I don't need an expensive one with a lot of charge or fast charging. I just don't want it to get too hot. I've mainly been looking at the Anker 621 and MOFT's stackable one.

I am going to a trip in NY in June, and I will probably be out in the city most of the day, taking picutres and using the phone for messages, calls, payments etc. So I need some battery insurance. I was thinking of buying MagSafe battery pack and stick it to my phone if needed cause I find it easy to use, what amount of time will that buy me on a daily basis? Or should I maybe just get some other external battery or charger? What do u guys think?

Do you use it all day plugged at your phone or only when you need a bust?

I'm in the market for a MagSafe battery pack for my iPhone and feeling a little overwhelmed by all the options out there. I'm looking for something reliable, efficient, and ideally not too bulky.

What are your experiences? Any specific brands or models you absolutely love (or hate)?

Looking for the "best" in terms of:

• Charging speed

• Capacity vs. Size

• Durability

• Value for money

• Any extra features (like pass-through charging, etc.)

First I will start with what’s good about it. It’s great if you just need a quick charge to get you through the day as you can easily remove and add it to you conscience. Now what’s worse. Firstly it’s bulkier than previous models making your device even harder to grip. It also does not have wireless charging support (unlike the old cases) so you need to dig out a lightning cable which is a problem if like me you use MagSafe exclusively. Another con is usable capacity. The old cases over doubled my phones battery as it used a direct lightning connector whereas since this product is wireless it’s much less efficient leading to horrible efficiency and heat build up. This means that charging g stops when you are using your phone and the screen is constantly dimming. Coming back to the usable battery it only gave me 45 percent when starting from 0 on my iPhone 13 Pro. This makes me with they brought back the old cases or revamp this design with a bigger size now that the mini is dead wireless charging to charge it and usb c. They could also make new colors too.

Website says it gives the 14 pro an extra 40%. Doesn’t sound great considering the price but I like the idea of having something small that sticks to the back of my phone rather than carrying a power bank around

Hey r/GalaxyFold

I got tired of the wildly inaccurate capacity claims from MagSafe battery pack manufacturers and the constant gamble of whether a new pack would actually fit my phone case. So, I went down a bit of a rabbit hole, bought 14 different packs (including a ridiculous Haribo-branded one for a laugh), and decided to test them all.

My goal was to find out two main things: what's the real capacity behind the marketing, and how well do they fit with a couple of popular case styles for phones with larger camera bumps?

This is my first time doing a big write-up like this, so please bear with me if the formatting isn't perfect. I welcome any and all constructive feedback in the comments! Let's get to the data.

A Quick Note on Efficiency & My Testing Method

Before we dive in, let's talk about efficiency.

• Wireless charging (MagSafe/Qi2) is only about 60% efficient, with the rest lost as heat. So, a 5,000 mAh pack should deliver about 3,000 mAh... IF the packs didn't lie about their capacity.

• Wired charging is much better, at about 80-90% efficient.

Because of the misleading advertised numbers, I performed a wired 100-0% discharge test on each pack to find its true capacity.

My (non-scientific) wireless charging test was done as follows:

• Case: Generic AliExpress MagSafe case.

• Conditions: The phone was placed face up on my bed with the battery pack underneath it (pack touching the bed). The screen was on the entire time running Battery Guru, at about 1/3rd brightness.

• Disclaimer: Nothing here is sponsored and there are no affiliate links. This is purely for informational purposes for my fellow Fold friends.

The Cases

I am testing the fit of each battery pack with the following cases:

• FNT Case with camera bump cutout

• Generic Aramid MagSafe case with a flowing camera plynth

• Thinborne magsafe case with close hugging camera plynth - ⏳ (Awaiting delivery for testing)

THE TESTING: 5,000 mAh Units

Kuulaa MagOn Slim

• The Good: Ridiculously thin, feels incredible, supports passthrough.

• The Bad: No bottom magnet, slides around, got a bit hot.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~5-6W (115 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 1500 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ❌ Does not fit (sits at an angle).

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

Vonuv Ultra slim

• The Good: Second thinnest unit, nice digital readout, supports passthrough.

• The Bad: Weak bottom magnet, felt a bit hot.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~5-6W (117 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 2500 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ❌ Does not fit (sits at an angle).

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

Kuulaa "slim" with ring stand

• The Good: Stayed cool, has a built-in stand, supports passthrough.

• The Bad: Stand/ring is hard to pull out, no bottom magnet.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~5-6W (116 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 2200 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ❌ Does not fit (sits at an angle).

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

Sharge Carbonmag 5k

• The Good: Cool aesthetic, feels light, decent bottom magnet, supports passthrough.

• The Bad: Feels almost too light, borderline cheap.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~5-6W (112 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 2200 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ❌ Does not fit (sits at an angle).

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

Baseus PicoGo 5k

• The Good: Small footprint makes for a fantastic grip, super strong magnets, decent kickstand, passthrough support.

• The Bad: It's pretty thick.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~5-6W (104 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 2200 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ✅ Fits! (with a tiny, barely noticeable slant).

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

ummz magnetic 5k

• The Good: Supports passthrough, stayed cool.

• The Bad: Chunky, feels cheap, no bottom magnet. Not a fan.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~5-6W (113 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 3200 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ❌ Does not fit (sits at an angle).

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

LISEN 0.3" Ultra Slim

• The Good: Medium thickness, supports passthrough.

• The Bad: Feels cheap, no bottom magnet, incredibly slow charging. Hard skip.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~2.5-3.5W (64 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 2800 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ❌ Does not fit (sits at an angle).

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

Generic apple watch style battery pack

• The Good: Supports passthrough.

• The Bad: Thick, feels cheap, gimmick "crown" is garbage, no bottom magnet, charging speed dropped mid-test.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: Dropped from ~6W to 3W (86 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 2600 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ❌ Does not fit (sits at an angle).

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

Anker 622

• The Good: It's Anker. Supports passthrough.

• The Bad: Pretty thick, kickstand isn't great, weak bottom magnet, slow wireless charging.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~3-4W (62 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 3100 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ❌ Does not fit (sits at an angle).

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

Minthouz Magnetic 5k

• The Good: Extra USB-A and USB-C ports, passthrough support, has a bottom magnet, stayed cool.

• The Bad: On the thicker side.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~5-6W (118 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 3000 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ❌ Does not fit (sits at an angle).

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

INIU for MagSafe, ultra slim 5k

• The Good: Quite slim, nice kickstand, awesome lanyard that doubles as a built-in USB-C cable, has a bottom magnet, supports passthrough.

• The Bad: Got a bit warm.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~5-6W (136 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 3200 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ❌ Does not fit (sits at an angle).

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

THE TESTING: 10,000 mAh Units

Mekiki Portable Charger

• The Good: Raised MagSafe ring for universal case compatibility, bonus USB-A port, passthrough support, high true capacity.

• The Bad: Very thick, no bottom magnet.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~5-6W (120 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 6000 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ✅ Fits!

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

iWalk Magnetic Power Bank

• The Good: Raised ring for compatibility, strong bottom magnet, built-in wired charging cable, passthrough support.

• The Bad: Second thickest overall, sticks out from the bottom of the phone.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~5-6W (126 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 6100 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ✅ Fits!

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

Haribo branded DHCK 10000 mAh powerbook

• The Good: Has a built-in cable and supports passthrough. Fits the generic case.

• The Bad: Not very good overall. Weak bottom magnet, got a bit hot, and has a very low true capacity for its advertised size.

• Test Results:

  • Wireless Speed: ~5-6W (125 mAh in 5 mins)

  • Actual Capacity (Wired Test): 5200 mAh

• Case Fit:

  • FNT Case: ✅ Fits.

  • Generic Case: ✅ Fits!

  • Thinborne Case: ⏳ (Awaiting test)

⭐ My Personal Favorites ⭐

• Baseus PicoGo 5k: My top choice for a daily driver. Even with a lower actual capacity (2200 mAh), its compact size, amazing grip, and super-strong magnets are unbeatable. It's also one of the few 5k packs that fits my generic case.

• INIU ultra slim 5k: A very close second. It has one of the highest true capacities (3200 mAh) of the 5k bunch, is quite slim, and has that cool-as-hell lanyard that's also a built-in USB-C cable. A fantastic all-rounder.

Summary / TL;DR

• Advertised Capacity is a Lie: Every single battery pack tested well below its advertised mAh. "5000 mAh" packs ranged from 1500 to 3200 mAh. The "10000 mAh" packs were a wide spread from a disappointing 5200 mAh to a more honest 6100 mAh.

• Case Fit is Crucial: For cases with a continuous camera ridge (like many aramid fiber/Thinborne styles), most flat battery packs will not fit. You need one with a smaller footprint (like the Baseus) or a raised MagSafe ring.

• Top Picks:

  • For Everyday Carry: Baseus PicoGo (best grip & magnet) and INIU 5k (highest 5k capacity & clever cable).

  • For Max Capacity: iWalk 10k or Mekiki 10k. Both are true ~6000 mAh packs that fit all cases tested so far.

• Notable Mentions:

  • The Joke Entry: The Haribo 10k pack underdelivered significantly on capacity (5200 mAh) but does fit the generic case. Buy it for the memes, not the performance.

• Avoid: The LISEN Ultra Slim due to its painfully slow charging speed.

• Coming Soon: I will update this post once the Thinborne case arrives and I've had a chance to test compatibility across the board. Stay tuned!

Now I'm currently searching for the best MagSafe battery pack to keep my iPhone charged while I'm on the go. I’m looking for something compact, reliable, and efficient that magnetically snaps on and delivers a decent charge without being bulky or overheating.

I’ve come across a few options during my research, but I’d really appreciate hearing about your personal experiences and any recommendations you might have. Some of the MagSafe battery packs I’ve been considering include:

• Anker 633 Magnetic Battery (MagGo)

• Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Power Bank

• ESR HaloLock Power Bank

• Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini

• Spigen ArcHybrid Mag

• OtterBox Wireless Power Bank for MagSafe

• Apple MagSafe Battery Pack

If you’ve tried any of these or have another go-to MagSafe battery pack that’s worked well for you, please share your thoughts!

Is this not the best MagSafe powerbank battery on the market right now? 10k battery size and display screen on the side and Qi2 15w wireless charging.

$70 during the Amazon prime sale and it comes with a 2 years warranty.

I know there is a bunch of options when it comes to MagSafe battery packs, but why has no one made one that is like the Apple MagSafe battery pack? By that I mean where you put it on at 90 percent phone battery and let the battery pack feed it throughout the day. All the packs I see are supposed to be used once the phone battery has dropped.

I have a trip coming up to NYC and I’m trying to figure out which battery setup I should consider.

I have an iPhone 14 Pro.

I’m deciding between the Apple MagSafe battery pack or going with the traditional battery bank, specifically the Mophie Powerstation on Apple‘s website.

I know I’m going to be getting faster charging at 20w with USB-C and much larger battery capacity with Mophie. Seeing I can quick charge and then unplug. Is there any reason to even consider the MagSafe battery pack?

eBay looks to be a complete disaster of fake battery packs, and I can’t find any legitimate store that still has old stock. Any suggestions, or just buy an Anker or Belkin?

Okay, so I just picked up the new iPhone Air MagSafe battery and… wow. I’ve owned my fair share of portable chargers, but this thing feels totally different. Let me break it down:

What I love:

1. The ridiculous thinness: It’s only 3,000mAh, so yeah, it makes sense, but this is hands down the thinnest portable battery I’ve ever held. It feels less like a chunky power bank and more like slipping a slim wallet or card holder into your pocket. With bigger packs I usually debate whether to even bring them, but this one? I just throw it in my pocket without thinking.

2. The soft-touch material: the attaching side isn’t rough or plasticky—it’s smooth, almost luxurious. Actually feels good against your hand/skin.

3. It charges AirPods wirelessly: Didn’t expect it to work, but it does. Super handy.

4. **The design details:**The charging light hides behind translucent plastic, so it glows subtle and clean instead of screaming “cheap blinking LED.” Legit one of the nicest-looking power banks I’ve ever seen.

5. Size vs. a regular pack: Put it next to my 10,000mAh Anker brick and the difference is insane—this thing is dramatically slimmer and way easier to carry.

The cons:

• $100 for 3,000mAh is… yeah, steep. You can grab 25,000mAh bricks for the same price.

• No wireless recharge for the battery itself (no MagSafe puck support). USB-C only.

• No real battery indicator—just orange when dying, green when charged. No idea how much is left unless you guess.

• Pretty much exclusive to the iPhone Air. Doesn’t really fit other devices.

• At 3,000mAh it’s not a heavy-use solution. If you’re traveling or powering multiple devices, you’ll still want a bigger 10,000mAh+ pack.

Overall: If you’re an iPhone Air user who likes to travel light, this thing is perfect. Apple clearly leaned into slimness with the phone, and this accessory nails the same vibe -tiny boost, premium feel, disappears in your pocket. I’ll still pack my bigger brick for long trips, but for daily carry? This one’s staying with me.

Anyone else have an absolutely atrocious experience with the MagSafe battery pack? My iPhone literally discharges when the pack is on, never mind the heat it produces and hilariously bad capacity.

I have an iPhone 15 pro max, I want a battery pack mainly for holidays. Dimensions and heat are the most important for me.

I'm looking either for 5k or 10k but I'm not sure how much I need.

I want to survive 10 hours looking up stuff on internet and Google maps and the occasional game. And was looking at either Belkin or Anker.

Does anyone have a good suggestion?

I’ve been looking for an original MagSafe battery pack for a while now. I’ve found those 2. The one in the collage is for ~36 USD, the second one ~73USD. Both are used, the Check Coverage in both shows “purchase date not validated”. And to me both look original although I’m a bit skeptical about the price of the cheaper one. I don’t have the opportunity to test them before buying. I’d greatly appreciate your help!