Best Portable Chargers and Power Banks to Buy for Android in 2025

Android’s standard for wireless charging is called Qi, and power banks that are fully Qi compatible offer faster charging speeds for Android devices than charging cables. Consider your daily needs and which charging mode is best for your lifestyle.
Chargers with a high charging capacity provide more power but they weigh more. That’s of particular note if you plan on traveling with the charger in a purse, backpack or pocket.
Before anything else, you’ll want to figure out how much you’re willing to spend on a portable charger or power bank.
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What is the best portable charger for Android overall?
Don’t let a low battery slow you down — start the new year fully charged with a reliable power bank. Whether you’re a frequent traveler or your old Android phone is struggling to hold a charge, having a portable power bank on hand can be a lifesaver. With so many options available, it’s important to pick one that suits your needs, from quick top-ups to all-day power. We’ve tested and rounded up the best power banks for Android users, ensuring you’re never left hunting for an outlet.
A battery case can be nifty, but it comes with drawbacks. Some are bulky and heavy, and they can negatively affect wireless reception at times. Others are only compatible with your phone. That’s why a dedicated portable charger or power bank is the better option, especially one you can store easily and take out only when you need it. With both wired and wireless models, there’s a slew of options for keeping your Android device going.
I’ve put together our top picks for the best portable charger for Android devices. Although they cost more, I like batteries that have an integrated USB-C output built into them so I don’t have to worry about carrying around a charging cable. (The models with built-in USB-C cables should also work for iPad Pro devices.) I’ve also included some budget picks for folks who don’t want to shell out as much for portable power. We have a separate power bank roundup for iPhones, but anything here without an integrated USB-C cable will work perfectly well with an iPhone (and non-Pro iPad models) as long as you provide the Lightning cable.
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Best portable chargers and power banks for Android of 2025
Hide our expert take Photo Gallery 1/1 $45 at REI Pros Includes integrated USB-C cable
Also compatible with iPhones
Slim, compact design Cons A little pricey
Doesn’t offer multiple full charges Battery 5,000-mAh Charge Output 10W Size 5.4 x 2.7 x 0.6 inches Weight 0.37 pounds Wireless Charging Yes Ports USB-C, USB, integrated USB-C cable Price $$$ Best power bank with built-in USB-C cable InfinityLab InstaGo 5000 Photo Gallery 1/1 $45 at REI Infinity Lab is Samsung-owned Harman Kardon’s new accessories subsidiary and I like its InstantGo 5000 and InstantGo 10000 power banks, which come with an integrated USB-C cable for easy charging for phones. The larger 10,000-mAh model costs a bit more and is heavier and bulkier, but it can charge most Android smartphones twice. Although the white model is currently unavailable, the black one is in stock. Hide our expert take
Show our expert take Photo Gallery 1/1 $24 at Amazon Pros Slim, compact design
Fast charging
Offers several full charges Cons No wireless charging Battery 10,000-mAh Charge Output 20W Size 5.89 x 2.7 x 0.57 inches Weight 0.47 pounds Wireless Charging No Ports USB-A and USB-C Price $ Slim high-capacity battery with USB-C fast charging Anker 523 PowerCore Slim 10K PD Photo Gallery 1/1 $24 at Amazon The Anker 523 PowerCore Slim 10K PD is impressively slim for a 10,000-mAh portable phone charger and has a fast 20-watt USB-C out charging port (it’s also a USB-C input to charge its battery), plus a 12-watt USB-A outport. The Anker 313 PowerCore Slim 10K is cheaper, but the fast USB-C outcharging makes spending the extra dough worth it if you have a USB-C to Lightning cable. Show our expert take
Show our expert take Photo Gallery 1/1 $50 at Amazon $36 at Walmart Pros Wireless charging available
Fast USB-C charging
Slim design Cons No magnet for wireless charging Battery 10,000-mAh Charge Output 18W Size 5.89 x 2.7 x 0.77 inches Weight 0.53 pounds Wireless Charging Yes Ports USB-C, USB-A Price $$ Most versatile portable battery Anker PowerCore III 10K Portable Charger Photo Gallery 1/1 $50 at Amazon $36 at Walmart The Anker PowerCore III 10K portable charger has fast USB-C out charging (18 watts), as well as a USB-A port and up to 10-watt wireless charging. It’s not magnetic, so your phone won’t stick to it but it will wirelessly charge any Qi-enabled devices. Show our expert take
Show our expert take Photo Gallery 1/1 $40 at Zagg $40 at Apple Pros Compact design
First-time buyer discount
Several color options
Fast charging available Cons No color options available Power output (iPhone) 20W Power output (Android) 20W Mount type None Power adapter included No Price $$ Compact powerbank with fast charging Mophie Power Station Mini (2022) Photo Gallery 1/1 $40 at Zagg $40 at Apple If you’re looking for a compact external battery pack for your iPhone (or any smartphone), Mophie’s pocketable Power Station Mini (2022) features a 5,000-mAh internal battery and 20-watt USB-C PD fast charging. (You’ll need a USB-C to Lightning cable to take advantage of that fast charging if you’re an iPhone owner.) That battery will allow you to fully charge your iPhone. For $20 more, you can pick up the 10,000-mAh version with dual USB-C ports — both come in black or blue colors. Also, note that Zagg, Mophie’s parent company, offers a 20% discount off your first purchase, so that model (it’s simply called the Power Station) is actually $50. Show our expert take
Show our expert take Photo Gallery 1/1 $30 at Amazon Pros Wall and portable charging enabled
Integrated charging light
Charges two devices at once Cons No wireless charging Battery 5,000-mAh Charge Output 15W Size 2.8 x 2.8 x 1.2 inches Weight 0.41 pounds Wireless Charging No Ports Dual USB-A Price $$ Best value wall charger with built-in battery Anker PowerCore Fusion Portable Charger Photo Gallery 1/1 $30 at Amazon This Anker model is effectively an oversized wall charger with a built-in 5,000-mAh battery. It’s got two standard USB charging ports for simultaneously juicing up your phone and a secondary gadget (or two phones). A little LED indicator on the side lets you check the charge level at the press of a button. Show our expert take
Show our expert take Photo Gallery 1/1 $45 at Amazon $43 at Walmart Pros Slim design
Magnetic flap converts into kickstand
Strong magnet
Multiple color options Cons No fast wireless charging (only 7.5 watts) Charging output (iPhone) 7.5W wireless, 12W wired Charging output (Android) 7.5W wireless, 12W wired Mount type Folding kickstand Power adapter Included No Price $$ Best magnetic power bank with integrated stand Anker 622 MagGo magnetic battery Photo Gallery 1/1 $45 at Amazon $43 at Walmart What’s cool about Anker’s 622 magnetic battery is that it’s a wireless battery that has an integrated magnetic flap that converts into a stand. You won’t get fast wireless charging from this 5,000-mAh battery (it charges at up to 7.5 watts) but it’s slim and easy to carry around. It charges via USB-C and if you use a USB-C to USB-C to charge your Android device (or iPhone), it will charge at a faster rate of 12 watts. That’s not as fast as a 20-watt USB-C power adapter, but it’s faster than the usual 7.5 watts. Show our expert take
Show our expert take Photo Gallery 1/1 $45 at Walmart $40 at Best Buy $50 at Crutchfield Pros Slim design
Wireless charging adapter included
Fast cable charging Cons No fast wireless charging (only 7.5 watts) Battery 5,000-mAh Charge Output 7.5W Size 4.06 x 0.55 x 2.59 inches Weight 0.3 pounds Wireless Charging Yes Ports USB-C Price $$ Mophie Snap Plus Juice Pack Mini Photo Gallery 1/1 $45 at Walmart $40 at Best Buy $50 at Crutchfield Mophie’s magnetic power bank is similar to Anker’s but is slightly slimmer and doesn’t have an integrated flap that converts into a stand. Like the Anker, this isn’t an official Apple MagSafe accessory, but it magnetically adheres to the back of your MagSafe-enabled iPhone or MagSafe case — yes, it sticks nicely — and is svelte for 5,000-mAh battery. It can also be used with other phones that support wireless charging as it comes with a stick-on magnet. Wireless charging speeds are limited to 7.5 watts for iPhones, but if you need a faster charge, you can connect a USB-C to Lightning cable to bump the speed up to 12 watts. This has enough juice to fully charge an iPhone 13 or 13 Pro once, but it’ll fall a little short of a full charge with an iPhone 13 Pro Max. Show our expert take
Show our expert take Photo Gallery 1/1 See at Best Buy Pros Compatible with both Apple and Android
Integrated lightning and USB-C cables
Several sizes available Cons Slightly bulky Battery 4,400-mAh Charge Output 17W Size 4.0 x 0.90 x 2.5 inches Weight 0.45 pounds Wireless Charging No Ports USB, integrated Lightning and USB-C cable Price $ Best dual iPhone and Android portable charger myCharge Hub 4400 (Update: Out of Stock) Photo Gallery 1/1 See at Best Buy 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 4,400-mAh battery, it should be able to almost fully charge your smartphone, depending on its size. Show our expert take
Show our expert take Photo Gallery 1/1 See at Newegg Pros Built in kickstand
Wireless charging compatible
USB-A and -C ports Cons Bulkier than other options Battery 10,000-mAh Charge Output 18W Size 5.91 in x 2.99 in x 0.74 inches Weight 0.77 pounds Wireless Charging Yes Ports USB-A, USB-C Price $$ Power bank that converts into wireless charging stand Otterbox Folding Wireless Power Bank (Update: Out of Stock) Photo Gallery 1/1 See at Newegg Otterbox gears its Folding Wireless Power Bank toward those who like to watch movies on their phones or play games with a controller. It has a built-in stand that folds down when you take it on the go. It also has USB-C and USB-A ports that are capable of fast-charging your phone at up to 18 watts. The wireless charging is up to 7.5 watts with the iPhone and 10 watts for Android devices. Show our expert take
Factors to consider when buying a portable charger or power bank for Android Budget Before anything else, you’ll want to figure out how much you’re willing to spend on a portable charger or power bank. Value-priced chargers continue to improve, so you can find a decent wireless charger for less than $40. If you’re looking for a more premium model, you’ll likely have to pay more than $50 and even more for Qi-enabled chargers. Power capacity vs. weight Most baseline power banks now start at a 5,000-mAh capacity, which should give you at least one full charge for an Android phone. Chargers with 10,000 mAh or more are available, but they weigh more. That’s of particular note if you plan on traveling with the charger in a purse, backpack or pocket. Wireless or corded charging? Most Android phones since the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge models introduced in 2015 offer inductive wireless charging. Android’s standard for these phones is called Qi, and power banks that are fully Qi-compatible offer faster charging speeds for Android devices with speeds capped at around 7.5 watts for iPhones. In all cases, you’ll need to make sure your phone case is thin enough to allow inductive charging through the back of the phone. Show more
How we test power banks and portable chargers for Android At the current time, we do anecdotal testing on these models. Each is fully charged and used on a recent Android model for at least a week in real-world conditions. We verify that charging speeds and recharge times are within expected parameters and — for models with integrated stands or cables — confirm that the connections and build quality are sturdy and free of any notable annoyances or caveats. Show more
Other Android power banks we’ve tested Anker MagGo Power Bank 6.6K: The Anker MagGo Power Bank 6.6K has a 6,600-mAh battery that can fully charge most iPhones once. 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. Anker Nano Power Bank (USB-C): This 5,000mAh power bank weighs in at 3.5 ounces, or 100 grams. It features 22.5 watts of fast charging power with the option to 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.) myCharge Hub 6700 (Discontinued): MyCharge’s Hub portable chargers come in a few different sizes and not only have an integrated foldable wall plug but also 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 still available and about $25 more. Nimble Champ: Nimble’s updated Champ portable charger uses recycled plastic in its construction. You have to pay a bit more for going green, but it’s a nice, compact 10,000-mAh charger that features 20-watt PD fast-charging with dual USB-C ports (one on either side of the power bank) that allow you to charge two devices at the same time. If you are charging two devices, your charging speeds will be limited to 10 watts per device. Show more