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Watching your phone or tablet steadily run out of power when you're nowhere near an outlet is stressful. But there's an easy solution: a portable battery or power bank. They are available in many sizes and capacities and can include handy features like fast charging and multiple ports.

The Nimble Champ is our top recommendation for most folks, but we have all sorts of alternatives here. Read our Best MagSafe Power Banks guide for Apple-specific portable chargers, and our Best Portable Power Stations guide if you need more power. Updated June 2025: We've added power banks from Redmagic and Statik, and added a new FAQ.

Iniu Power Bank BaI-B64 for $72: Offering relatively low prices, Iniu is a power bank brand on the rise. This portable charger packs a 27,000-mAh capacity, can put out up to 140 W, and charges three devices at once via two USB-C ports and a single USB-A port.

An integrated metal stand provides support for the power bank so you can use your phone in Standby mode while it's charging. The power bank's most distinctive feature is its smart display, which uses emoji faces to indicate battery levels. These animated expressions can easily be disabled if you're not in the mood.

Our testing shows that a power bank can offer your phone about 70% of the power it contains. It loses the rest due to the inefficiency of the power transfer. That means a 5,000 mAh battery can fully charge a phone with a 3,500 mAh battery, like an iPhone 16.

Infinacore Pandora Portable Power Global Wireless Charger for $50: This was our pick for the best wall-charger power bank, and it is still a decent charger that plugs directly into the wall. It has the advantage of optional EU and UK plug adapters for an extra $10, making it a handy travel companion.