Best dual iPhone and Android portable charger
myCharge Hub 4400 (no longer available new)
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Slim high-capacity battery with USB-C fast charging
Anker 523 PowerCore Slim 10K PD
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Best value wall charger with built-in battery
Anker PowerCore Fusion Portable Charger
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Best magnetic power bank with integrated stand
Anker 622 MagGo magnetic battery
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Power bank that converts into wireless charging stand
Otterbox Folding Wireless Power Bank (no longer available)
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It’s no secret that we spend a lot of time on our phones these days. There’s social media, news, productivity, connecting with loved ones and the seemingly unavoidable doomscrolling. All this activity can lead to a quickly dwindling battery. While many Android devices have better battery life than iPhones, they still need a little help on occassion.
If you rely on a battery case to keep your phone running, you’re not alone. Battery cases are convenient, but they have some drawbacks: Some are bulky and heavy, and they can negatively affect wireless reception at times. That’s why nothing beats a dedicated portable charger or power bank that you can store easily and only take out when you absolutely need it. With both wired and wireless models, there’s a slew of options when it comes to keeping your Android device going.
To that end, I’ve rounded up 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 for enough power for my devices. (The models with built-in USB-C cables should also work for iPad Pro devices.) But I’ve also included some budget picks for those who don’t want to shell out as much for portable power and their charging needs. While we have a separate power bank roundup for iPhones, anything here without an integrated USB-C cable will work perfectly well with an iPhone (and non-Pro iPad models), so long as you provide the Lightning cable.
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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 iPhones. The larger 10,000-mAh model costs a bit more and is heavier and bulkier, but it can charge most Android smartphones twice. Though the white model is currently unavailable, the black one is in stock.
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 almost fully charge your smartphone, depending on its size.
