Best Portable Chargers for iPhone XS Max

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Apple’s iPhone XS Max came with one of the biggest batteries ever in any iPhone – 3174 mAh. The XS Max supports fast charging at speed of zero to 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 18-watt USB-C PD charger or power bank. The only thing you need for fast-charging iPhone XS Max is a USB-C to Lightning cable. Our picks for best portable chargers for iPhone XS Max support 18w PD fast-charging for XS Max, and allow you to top-up the phone from empty to half in 30 minutes and empty to full in about 90 minutes.

Best Premium Lightweight Portable Charger for iPhone XS Max

Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 USB-C PD

PowerCore Slim 10000 USB-C PD by Anker is one of the most lightweight and premium USB-C PD power banks in the 10000mAh capacity range. Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 USB-C PD ‘s 10000 mAh battery capacity will fully charge iPhone XS Max two times. This portable charger will fast charge the iPhone XS Max from zero to 50% in about 30 minutes.

20-watt max USB-C PD charging of the PowerCore Slim 10000 USB-C PD will not just fast-charge the iPhone XS Max, but also the other latest iPhones such as iPhone 13/12 series, 11 series, 8, X, XR, XS as well as most latest Android phones including Samsung S/Note/A, Pixel, etc. from zero to 50% in about 30 minutes. It will charge the older iPhones (6, 6s, 7, 7 Plus) from zero to 50% in about 40 minutes as it supports 2.4 amp charging. The power bank will also charge the almost all Android phones up to 50% in about 50-55 minutes.

PowerCore Slim 10000 USB-C PD will itself get fully charged in about 3.5 hours by any 18-watt or higher USB-C PD charger (such as Macbook chargers).

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PowerCore 10000 PD will fully charge the iPhone XS Max two times & charge it to 50% in 30 mins

The two charging ports of the portable charger- USB-C and regular USB, enable it to charge two devices at once. For example, it can charge the iPhone XS Max as well as any other older iPhone 6, 6s, 7, 7 Plus, etc. at the same time.  PowerCore Slim 10000 USB-C PD  will charge iPhones 7/7 Plus and older, at twice the charging speed (10 watt) of Apple iPhone chargers (5 watt).

The power bank has a weight of 6.8 oz (192 grams) and dimensions of 4 x 5.7 x .55 inches . The build quality is premium with textured, grippy outer surface and slim long phone-type design.

PowerCore Slim 10000 USB-C PD Pros

  • Fast-Charges all latest iPhones 13/12/11 Pro/Mini/Pro Max, XS Max/XR/8/8+ and all earlier iPhones at fastest speed
  • Light in weight at just 6.8 oz (200 grams)
  • Very slim at .55 inches (14mm)
  • Charges iPhone XS Max from zero to 50% in about 30 minutes
  • Premium build quality
  • Gives iPhone XS Max three charges from 30% to 100%
  • Charges Samsung S10/S9/S8 etc. and all Pixels also at zero to 50% in about 30 minutes
  • Takes 3.5 hours to get recharged by a 18-watt USB-C PD charger or any Macbook charger
  • Supports up to 20-watt USB-C PD charging and 12-watt charging from regular USB-port
  • 2 charging ports – USB-C and regular USB that enable the power bank to fast charge two devices at once

Cons

  • None

Best Compact Power Bank for iPhone XS Max (Runner Up)

ZMI 10000 USB-C power bank

ZMI 10000 USB-C Slim is one of the most versatile and compact PD portable chargers in the ZMI’s 10000 mAh range. ZMI is a lesser known maker of premium power banks. This USB-C PD power bank will charge the iPhone XS Max from zero to 55% in about 30 minutes via 18-watt USB-C PD charging and has adequate battery capacity of 10000 mAh to fully charge your iPhone XS Max two times.

Besides the XS Max, ZMI  10000 PD will also fast-charge other latest iPhones such as 13/12 series, 11, 11 Pro, 8, X, XR and XS. The portable charger will also fast-charge almost all the latest Android phones including the latest Samsung S21/20 Note 20/10 etc. from zero to 50% in half-hour. It can fully charge most the latest iPhones and latest Androids a minimum of two times. S10+/Note 9 can be charged about 1.5 times.

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ZMI 10000 PD has both micro-USB and USB-C input for charging the power bank

Any 18-watt USB-C PD charger or  Anker PowerPort PD2 30-watt will recharge the power bank in just 3.5 hours. ZMI 10000 PD has two input ports – a USB-C port, and micro-USB port and hence, can be charged by either by a USB-C cable or a micro-USB cable. The portable charger also has a ‘low current charging mode’ which delivers less than 60 mA current for charging to devices such as wireless earbuds, fitness bands etc.

ZMI 10000 PD  has a weight of 6.8 oz (205 grams), which makes it portable and light to carry.

ZMI 10000 USB-C PD Pros

  • Fully charges iPhone XS Max twice
  • Gives the iPhone XS Max zero to 55% charge in about 30 minutes
  • Fast charges all latest iPhones (13, 12, 11 series, 8, X, XR, XS, XS Max etc.)
  • Can be charged in 3.5 hours with USB-C PD charger such as Anker PowerPort PD2 30-watt
  • Premium fabric finish and build quality.
  • Can be charged directly with Apple iPhone XS Max phone charger via micro-USB port in 12 hours
  • Fast charges almost all the latest Android phones (Samsung S21/20 LG G8/V50 etc.)
  • Supports both 18-watt USB-C PD and QuickCharge 3.0
  • Can be charged by micro-USB cable, or USB-C cable
  • Very reasonably priced
  • Low current charging mode
  • Two cables – A USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-A to USB-C cable included

Cons

  • None

Best 20000mah Portable Charger for iPhone XS Max and iPads (4-5 charges)

Xiaomi Mi 10000 18-watt USB-C PD

Xiaomi Mi 10000 USB-C power bank is a very reasonably priced high-capacity 22.5-watt max USB-C Power Delivery portable charger. It supports up to 22.5-watt USB-C PD making it a very versatile power bank not just for the XS Max but also all latest iPhones and even most Android phones.

Xiaomi Mi 10000 USB-C will fast-charge the iPhone XS Max from zero to 55% in about 30 minutes as it supports 18-watt USB-C PD charging for the XS Max and 20/22 watt charging for newer iPhone 13/12 series.  10000 mAh battery capacity of the Xiaomi Mi 10000 USB-C allows it to give the iPhone XS Max three times from 20% to 100%.

The power bank weighs 7 oz (200 grams) and comes in dimensions of 3.98 x 2.71 x 0.97 inches (17.7 x 6.9 x 2.5 cm).

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Mi 10000 USB-C PD fast-charges all latest iPhones and iPads

Xiaomi Mi 10000 USB-C has a USB-C port to get recharged. It takes about 4 hours to get recharged by any 18-watt or higher USB-C PD wall charger such as Amazonbasics 30-watt PD charger or  Anker PowerPort PD2 30-watt .

The 10000 mah capacity also makes Xiaomi Mi 10000 USB-C   great fit for iPad owners as it will and fast-charge all latest iPads about half and also fast-charge any iPhone.

The power bank also has Quickcharge 3.0 support and together with 18-watt PD, this allows it to charge almost all Samsung, LG, Google Pixel, Moto and other Android phones to 50% in 30 mins.

Xiaomi Mi 10000 USB-C Pros

  • Gives the iPhone XS Max three charges from 20% 
  • 18-watt USB-C PD charging will give zero to 50% charge to the XS Max in about 30 minutes
  • Fast charges all latest iPhones (13, 12, 11 series, 8, X, XR, XS, XS Max etc.)
  • Also fast-charges latest iPad Pros, iPad Air 3 and ipad mini 2019 via USB-C PD
  • Gets recharged in just 6 hours by 18-watt USB-C PD charger
  • Can be even charged directly via the Lightning port by the Apple 5-watt charger for the XS Max in about 20 hours
  • Weighs 7 oz (200 grams)
  • Supports up to 22.5-watt USB-C PD for latest iPhones

Cons

  • No USB-C to USB-C cable included

Best High Capacity Power Bank for iPhone XS Max and Macbooks

Mi HyperSonic 50-watt USB-C PD

Mi HyperSonic 50-watt USB-C PD is a high-output USB-C PD power bank with 50-watt USB-C PD output for charging latest Macbook Air and Macbook Pro, besides charging the XS Max at its fastest speed of zero to 50% in about 30 minutes. Its 20000 mAh battery capacity will charge the iPhone XS Max four times.

The power bank also fast charges all other latest (and older) iPhones such as 13, 12 series, 11, 11 Pro, 8, XS, XR. etc. and most latest Android phones such as Samsung S22, S21/20, etc. The 20000 mah capacity is adequate to charge latest Macbook Airs almost once.

Mi HyperSonic 50-watt USB-C PD itself get charged in about 4 hours by any 30-watt USB-C PD charger including Macbook Pro and Macbook Air chargers. Two excellent 30-watt PD chargers that we recommend are AmazonBasics  61 watt PD charger (Can also charge Macbook Pro at 61 watt and Macbook Air at 45-watt) and  Anker Powerport II PD  49.5 watt Dual Port  (30-watt max for Macbooks).

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Mi HyperSonic 50-watt USB-C PD supports upto 50-watt PD output for Macbook Air and Macbook Pro

The portable charger has two output ports- USB-C and a regular USB port and can charge two devices at once. Apart from all the latest iPhones and most latest Android phones, it can also fast-charge all older iPhones such as 6, 6s, 7, 7 Plus twice as fast as original Apple 1-amp iPhone chargers as it supports 2.4 amp charging from the regular USB port.

Mi HyperSonic 50-watt USB-C PD weighs around 14.1 oz (398 grams) and has dimensions of 6.1 x 3.0 x 1.1 inches.

Mi HyperSonic 50-watt USB-C PD  Pros

  • 50-watt USB-C PD output for charging Macbook Air and Macbook Pro
  • Support for 18-watt USB-C PD charges iPhone XS Max from zero to 55% in about 30 minutes
  • 20000 mAh battery capacity will charge iPhone XS Max  four times + one half charge (4.5 times)
  • Can charge Macbook Air almost once
  • Fast-charges all latest iPhones –  iPhone 13, 12, 11 Mini/Pro/Max, XR, XS, X, etc. and latest Android phones such as Samsung S/Note/A series etc.
  • Gets recharged in about 4 hours by any 30-watt USB-C PD charger
  • 2.4 amp charging for older iPhones such as 6, 6s, 7, 7 Plus, etc.
  • Weighs around 14.1 oz (398 grams)
  • USB-C to USB-C cable included

Cons

  • None

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