The Apple MagSafe Battery Pack is the best option if you want seamless integration with your iPhone, but you can also find third-party options with greater battery capacity at a much more affordable price.
Here are the best MagSafe battery packs available right now.
Q: How Do You Charge the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack?
You can charge the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack using a Lightning cable or wirelessly with your iPhone through reverse wireless charging. Apple recommends using a 20W to higher battery adapter for fast charging speeds.
The iOS software integration sets it apart from the other MagSafe battery packs found elsewhere. A cool charging animation appears on the lock screen whenever you connect the battery pack to track the charging status easily. You can also check the battery life using the battery widget on the home screen. And since it charges via Lightning, you can use the same cable as your iPhone, which means fewer cables to carry.
Better still, plugging in your iPhone charges the battery pack at the same time using reverse wireless charging. The MagSafe Battery Pack, in typical Apple fashion, keeps your iPhone charged at 90% to protect the battery, but you can override it to fully charge your phone. It supports 7.5W wireless charging (thanks to the April 2022 firmware update) and up to 15W charging when plugged into power.
While it may fall behind other options in terms of capacity, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an alternative that offers a better user experience.
The 633 Magnetic Battery can provide at least one full charge to any iPhone model, including the latest iPhone 14 series. It supports 7.5W of wireless charging and up to 20W through the USB-C and USB-A ports, which is a significant upgrade compared to the 15W wired charging of the official MagSafe Battery Pack.
With solid magnetic strength, the 633 Magnetic Battery snaps and stays put at the back of your iPhone 14, iPhone 13, or iPhone 12. It has a kickstand for hands-free viewing, LED indicators to show remaining capacity, and three color options, making it fun to use.
There isn’t anything fancy going on with the power bank, but it delivers where it matters the most. It supports 7.5W wireless and 20W USB-C charging, which are the fastest speeds you can get on a MagSafe battery pack. You can charge two phones at the same time, and five LEDs show the remaining capacity.
The 5000mAh battery capacity is impressive for the price, especially when compared to the official battery pack. It has all the features we love in a magnetic power bank, including pass-through charging, fast 7.5W wireless charging, and stronger magnets. In addition, you can top up a second device via the USB-C input port.
With pass-through charging, you can use this battery pack as a charging station or press the off-switch button to use it as a regular stand for your phone. It’s compact, so it fits nicely on any iPhone 12 through 14 models and doesn’t fall off easily, thanks to the strong built-in magnets.
You can charge your phone wirelessly up to 7.5W or via the 12W USB-C port. The small profile makes it easy to hold and use your phone with the battery pack attached, unlike other bulkier offerings. Choose from white or black to match your phone case.
This MagSafe portable charger supports fast charging up to 7.5W wirelessly and 18W through the USB-C port. You can use the USB-C port to recharge the power bank or juice up other devices. And thanks to pass-through charging, you can charge both the power bank and your iPhone at the same time, which makes a good nightstand charger when you’re back home.
The extra USB-A port gives you even more options for charging. The power back attaches magnetically to the back of your iPhone, but it covers the entire phone, meaning you won’t be able to use the cameras while charging your phone. If that’s a dealbreaker, then the ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Bank is the best 10000mAh option for you. Otherwise, the build quality is excellent, and there are LED lights to show you the remaining capacity.
The snap+ juice pack mini works best with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series like any MagSafe charger. The 5000mAh battery is enough to get you about 80 to 100 percent extra battery, depending on your iPhone model. It supports pass-through charging, meaning you’ll be able to charge the power bank and your iPhone simultaneously through its USB-C port.
The USB-C charging port can also juice up other devices like an iPad or AirPods. It’s a great little charger that does not cost a lot, and it has a unique fabric finish that feels good on the hand compared to the plastic design on most portable chargers.
However, it’s a little too big for the iPhone mini models. You’ll still be able to use it to charge the iPhone 12 or 13 mini, but it will stick out a bit from the bottom of the phone.
Q: What Is the Capacity of the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack?
The Apple MagSafe Battery Pack has a 1460mAh battery capacity, enough to deliver up to 70 percent extra charge on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13. You can check the rated capacity and input voltages at the back of the battery pack itself.
Q: Do You Need a MagSafe Case To Use a MagSafe Battery Pack?
MagSafe battery packs attach at the back of the iPhone magnetically, meaning you’ll need a MagSafe case to use a MagSafe portable charger the right way.
Some MagSafe battery packs like the ESR HaloLock Magnetic Wireless Charger come with magnetic rings to add MagSafe capabilities to any phone or case, great for non-MagSafe cases, older iPhones, and Android phones.
Q: Will Apple Make a MagSafe Battery Pack?
Apple makes the best MagSafe battery pack you can buy today with deep iOS software integration, seamless compatibility, and capacity to get you through the day. It’s pricey, but you get Apple’s premium build quality and unmatched user experience.
