Best Smallest and Lightest Power Banks 2024 | Compact Portable Chargers

Quick Summary:

Motorola Turbo Power 5000 USB-C Simply the best compact portable charger right now. Tiny and light BUT with USB-C fast-charging for latest iPhones and two ports and even comes with two USB-C cables. Just 3.8 oz (100 grams) and 3 inches x 1.4 x 1 inch. Zero to 60% in 30 mins for iPhone 16/15/14 etc.

Anker 5,200 Compact Small, Light, Low-cost, USB-C. Two top-ups from 50% to 100% for iPhone 16/16 Pro. 4.1 oz (118 grams).  Zero to 50% in 1 hour for iPhones

Anker 621 Magnetic 5,000mAH  Light, Magnetic Wireless Charging, Fast USB-C wired charging @ zero to 60% in 30 mins for iPhones , Light 5oz (129 grams). Two wireless top-ups for iPhones 16, 15 & 14/13/12, from 50% to 100%. Attaches magnetically to back of iPhones for hassle-free charging. Wired USB mode gives about 20% more battery. Also great for Samsungs/Pixels.

 Anker 5,000mAH 3-in-one  Adapter/power bank/USB-C cable combined in one compact package. It combines a 30-watt USB-C fast-charger, a 22.5 watt fast-charging USB-C portable charger and an in-built USB-C cable + 2 USB-C ports in one compact 8.3 oz (240 gram) package.  zero to 60% in 30 mins for iPhones

The best portable charger is the one that you can carry with you always in pocket or handbags with minimum hassle for on-the-go charging. Here is our selection of best ultra-compact small portable chargers.

Best Lightest Slim Portable Chargers with Fast-Charging (less than 6 oz/180 grams) 

Best Wireless Magnetic Portable Charger for iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12 only (< 6 oz/180 grams) 

Best Lightest & Small Portable Chargers (Single charge & less than 4 oz/120 grams) 

Best Power Banks with in-built chargers (2-in-1 portable charger+ wall charger combo)  

Best Compact Power banks Available in Australia

Best Lightest and Smallest Power Bank for iPhones (With Fast Charging)

Anker 621 Magnetic 5000mAH Charger  for iPhones 16/15/14/13/12   two charges from 50% to 100% Also available in Australia

Anker 621 5,000 mAh Magnetic charger  is our top pick as best ultra-compact, slim and light weight portable charger for iPhones as it balances adequate battery capacity with slim design and ease of use at an acceptable price. It weighs less than the lightest iPhone at just 4.5 oz (129 grams) and its less than half-inch slim design ensures it can be slipped into bags and pockets easily.

But the best feature is the hassle-free magnetic attachment to iPhones 16/15/14/12 series. This enables you to charge phones without fumbling with any cables. Its 5,000 mAH capacity is adequate to fully charge even the latest large battery iPhone 16 Pro from zero to 100% once and still have some juice left.

Why a magnetic charger?

5000mAH may seem a bit low capacity for a compact power bank. But there are very good reasons to go for a 5K mAH compact fast-charging wireless magnetic power bank instead of large 10,000 mAH charger that you have to lug around.

• A slim compact charger can be easily carried in the pocket, unlike even the lightest 10,000 mAH charger.
• iPhones are far more efficient than Androids and 5,000 mAH is adequate for two top-ups from 50% to 100%.
• Hassle-free cable-free magnetic charging is far more convenient than carrying around cables and fumbling with wired charging while using the phone.

Best Slim Compact Power Bank for Samsungs, Pixels  (With Fast Charging)

If you want more capacity, then Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD is out top pick as compact fast-charging power bank for latest iPhones 16, 15, 14, 13, 12/11 etc. and latest Samsung and other Android phones.

All latest iPhones from iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12/11/XR/XS support USB-C PD fast charging from zero to 60% in 30 minutes using a USB-C cable or a  USB-C to Lightning Cable. Portable chargers that can fast-charge the latest USB-C PD iPhones and can also be charged super-quick via the USB-C chargers in under 4 hours are a very convenient.

(Link For Australia only, Anker Zolo 10000)

Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD is a high-quality USB-C PD power bank with weight and size of an smartphone. PowerCore Slim 10000 PD  weighs just about 6.7 oz (175 gm). PowerCore Slim 10000 PD can be used to fast-charge all latest iPhones to 60% in 30 mins using a USB-C to Lightning Cable and also Samsung/LG/other Android phones using the USB-C/USB-C cable that comes with it.

The 10000 mah battery of PowerCore Slim 10000 PD will fully charge latest large screen iPhones such as iPhone XR/XS, 11, 11 Pro/Max, iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12 series+ two times. It will fully charge all small-screen iPhones such as iPhone 8, iPhone 7, iPhone 6/6s/5s/SE three times with some power left to spare. It will charge most Android phones such as Samsung Galaxy S24/S23, S22  two times.

PowerCore Slim 10000 PD will charge iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12 series, 11, 11 Pro/SE 2/XR, XS, XS Max series from zero to 60% in 30 minutes using a USB-C to Lightning Cable . It will also charge most Samsung and other Android phones from zero to 50% in about 30-40 minutes.

The PowerCore Slim 10000 PD has two charging ports – an 18-watt USB-C PD port and a 12-watt regular USB port. So you can use either a USB-C cable or a USB cable for charging your phones.

The powerbank itself can also be charged via either the USB-C port (in 4 hours with an 18w PD charger).  Charging time for the power bank with standard Apple 5-watt iPhone charger (using a USB-A to USB-C cable) is around 11-12 hours and with Samsung S/Note/A series USB-C chargers is around 5 hours.

You can keep a 10K portable charger half-charged (50%) for months without any degradation in battery life and use it immediately without recharging. Even at half-charge, it will have enough battery to top-up your phone once. Storing portable chargers at full-charge for long periods drastically reduces their life-span.

No 5K power bank except Motorola Turbo Power 5000 comes with USB-C fast-charging . With fast-charging from 10K  power banks, you can top-up your phone in half the time compared to 5k power banks. Also, the time to charge 10K fast charging power banks is same as 5K power banks as 10K fast-charging power banks get charged at double the speed.

Build-quality wise, PowerCore Slim 10000 PD is the best mini portable charger we have seen with a design and attention to detail that stands out.

Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD What We Like!

• 20-watt USB-C PD support for all latest iPhones, and iPads including latest 2021 iPad Pros, mini,  and Air
• 20-watt USB-C PD support for all latest iPhones, iPads, Samsung, Pixels and other Android phones
• Charge time from zero to 50% – iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12/11 series, XR/XS (25-30 minutes), Samsung S24, S23, S22, Pixels (30-35 mins).
• Fully charges iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12/11 series, XR/XS and Samsung S24/S24+, S23, S22+ two times
• Gets charged in 4 hours with an 20w PD charger
• 7 oz (200 gram) weight is very light
• Half inch slim design is easy to hold
• Rugged solid build quality
• Reasonable price considering the free USB-C USB-C cable that can be used to fast-charge the powerbank

What we do not like!

• None

Best Wireless Magnetic Compact Power Bank for iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12 series ONLY 

Anker PowerCore 5K Magnetic Wireless Charger iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13/12 series 

Anker PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless is Anker’s latest wireless super-compact power bank for all iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12 series phones and is our pick as the best wireless ultra-compact portable charger for all iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12 series phones for three reasons –

• It is just 10mm (less than one-half of an inch) thick. This makes it perfect for slipping in handbags and pockets and for holding in hand when attached to iPhones while charging
• It attaches to all iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13/12 series phones magnetically – This means no hassle of carrying a cable around for power bank. Also means less chance of cable getting loose as the power bank is fixed to powerbank
• PowerCore 5K Magnetic has direct USB-C input for charging the power bank. This means you can directly plug-in your iPhone’s fast-charging USB-C to Lightning cable to it to also charge the phone in wired mode for 30% greater power back-up and do not have to carry any separate cable for charging the power bank.

The only reason it is down at #3 is its price! It comes with a killer feature (powerbank can charge wirelessly and comes with a USB-C port) but charges a premium price for the convenience.

At 5 oz (140 gm), PowerCore 5K Magnetic is extremely light and lighter than most new iPhones.

In wireless mode, Anker PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless will fully charge the iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12 and the iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13, 12 mini once. It will charge the iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12 Pro and iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12 Pro Max from 30% to 100% once.  It charges iPhones at 5-watt max speed in wireless mode. This means about 10% charge in 20 mins for the iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12 Pro.

In wired mode it will give about 30% more battery backup. PowerCore 5K Magnetic features a maximum wired charging output of 2 amps and charges all iPhones almost twice as fast as stock Apple 5-watt phone chargers. This power bank will charge small-screen iPhones (iPhone 8, 7, 6s, 6, SE2, SE) at speed of zero to 50% in about 30 minutes. In wired mode, It will charge large screen iPhones (all iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13/12 series, 11, 11 Pro/Pro Max, XR/XS/XS Max) at speeds of about zero to 50% in around 50 minutes.

In wired mode, Anker PowerCore 5K Magnetic will charge iPhone 16/16 Pro, 15, 14, 13,/12/11 from zero to 100% one time. Pro Max models are charged from about 30% to 100% once as they have much larger batteries.

The power bank will get fully charged in 3 hours by a 2.4 amp charger.

The 4.8 inches x 2.6 inches x .30 inches dimensions of PowerCore III 5000  snugly fit it behind iPhones. The portable charger has eye-catching patterned and scratch-resistant, grippy design with premium finish and goes well with iPhones. It has a four-point smart-looking LED battery-status indicator on the on-off button.

Please note that PowerCore III 5000  is best suited for iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12 series as only these have magnetic attachment feature. You can of course use it to charge older iPhone 11/XR etc. as well as Androids in wired mode like a regular power bank . The power bank comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable that can be used to charge the power bank in 3 hours.

Anker PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless Pros

• 10 mm ultra-slim design is easy to hold in hand while charging and in pockets/handbags. It is slimmer than most new iPhones
• iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro max, compatible magnetic attachment feature charges your phone without any cable or hassle.
• 5 oz (140 gram) weight is great for its battery capacity
• Maximum 10-watt (or 2 amp) charging output gives fast speed charging to all iPhones from iPhone 6 to iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12/11 series
• Charges all iPhones twice as fast as Apple 5-watt iPhone chargers
• Charge time from zero to 50% – iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12/11/11 Pro/XR/XS (~50 minutes).
• Charges iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12/12 mini, 12, Pro, 11 Pro, 11, XR/XS/X fully once 
• Can be fully charged in 3.5 hours
• Sleek, premium build
• Anti-slip and scratch resistant design.
• Reliable Anker customer service

Cons

• No 18-watt USB-C  fast-charging to 50% in 30 mins for latest iPhones.

Best Lightest and Small Portable Chargers (~4 oz/110 grams) 

Anker 321 USB-C Portable charger 5,200 mAh

Anker 321  is our pick as ultra-light and ultra-small power bank with weight about 4 oz (110 grams).

Anker 321 weighs just 4.1 oz (118 grams) and offers fast charging (2.4-amp or 12-watt) . It will charge iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12/11, 11 Pro, XR/XS/X and Samsung S24/S23/S22 and most other Android phones from zero to 100% one time or two 50% top-ups . Anker 321  gets charged gets fully charged in about 2.5 hours with any iPhone, Samsung/Pixel compatible charger.

Anker 321   Pros

• 4.1 oz/118 gm gram weight
• USB-C charging port
• Will charge an iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12/11/XR/XS fully once
• Charges iPhones at fast 12-watt speed, zero to 50% in 1 hour
• Charges Samsungs & Pixels also at 12-watt speed (0 to 50% in 1 hour)
• Can be fully charged in 2.5 hours with any iPhone/Android charger.
• Under 4 inches long and under 2 inches wide. Sleek curved design means it can be slipped anywhere easily
• Great price!
• Comes with USB-C cable

Cons

• No 20-watt USB-C PD fast charging. But no good manufacturer offers that at this price point and size.

Best Lightest Compact Portable Charger with USB-C PD (~4 oz/110 grams) 

Motorola Turbo Power 5000 USB-C for latest iPhones & Androids – 2 charges from 40% to 100% for iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12

Motorola Turbo Power 5000 is our top pick overall for latest iPhones 16/15 etc. & latest Samsung/Pixels as it is the only super-compact to offer USB-C PD fast charging (zero to 60% in 30 mins for iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12/11 Pro/ Pro Max, Mini etc.). Also it weighs just 3.8 oz (~100 grams)! And despite its small 3-inch x 1inch x 1.4 inch size, it packs 2 ports – One USB-C and one regular USB port – for charging phones. With tiny size and enough capacity to charge even the iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12 Pro Max fully once, it is a great companion in handbags.

It will comfortably charge smaller iPhones SE 2020, 12 Mini, 6s, 6 two times from 20% to 100%. iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12/11/XR can be charged from 40% to 100% two times and from zero to 60% in 30 mins. Samsung S20 Plus can be charged from 20% to 100% once. Motorola Turbo Power 5000 comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable and gets charged in 3 hours with a USB-C adapter.

The only thing we do not like about Motorola Turbo Power 5000 is that it can be charged only via the USB-C port and you need a USB-C cable to charge it. As latest iPhones 16/15/14 etc. now support USB-C PD fastest charging and do not come with a power adapter, it is a good idea to get a good single port or dual port USB-C PD adapter to fast-charge your iPhone to 60% in 30 mins and to charge the Motorola Turbo Power 5000. All latest Samsungs and other Android phones already come with USB-C chargers & USB-C cables and so it is not a issue for Android users.

Slim and Small Light Portable Charger for iPhone 14  series & older

Luxtude PowerEasy 5000mah Ultra Slim Portable Charger with built-in Lightning cable

Luxtude PowerEasy 5000 Ultra Slim Portable Charger is our top pick as ultra-compact slim portable charger for older iPhones older than 14 series. This super slim portable charger is just 0.3 inch thick (8mm – same as iPhone 8),  weighs just 4.5 oz (128 grams), and features 2.1 amp fast charging output. It will charge iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12/11 series phones, XR, XS, XS Max, X from zero to 50% in 1 hour.

5000 mAH battery capacity of Luxtude PowerEasy 5000 enables it to fully charge iPhones (all 14/13, 12/11 series , XS, XR, X) from 40% to 100% about two times. 

Luxtude PowerEasy 5000 gets charged in 3 hours with a 2.4 amp charger. It can be charged in about 5-6 hours with standard old Apple iPhone 5-watt chargers. The powerbank is very small at 5.43 x 2.68 x 0.31 inches and has a flat slim body with rounded corners that makes it easy to grip in hands and keep in pockets and handbags. Given that the portable charger comes with a built in high-quality Mfi Lightning cable or a USB-C cable, the price of Luxtude PowerEasy 5000 is very reasonable as well.

Luxtude PowerEasy 5000 portable charger comes in two in-built cable options –

• Luxtude PowerEasy 5000 with in-built Apple Mfi certified Lightning cable for charging all old iPhones – 14 Pro and earlier

What We Like!

• .31 inches (8mm) thick – as slim as iPhone 8
• Easy to hold with phone or keep in pockets
• Charges iPhones twice as fast (2.1 amp) as Apple 5-watt iPhone chargers (1 amp)
• Charge time from zero to 50% – iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12, 11, 11 Pro, XR/XS/X (50-60 minutes), Samsung/Android phones (50-60 mins).
• Fully charges iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12, 12 mini, 12 Pro/Max, 11, 11 Pro, XR/XS/X and Samsungs/Pixels one time 
• Just 4.5 oz or 128 gram weight
• Fully charges small-screen two times
• Excellent quality in-built Mfi Lightning Cable or USB-C cable included – No need for carrying separate cable

What we do not like!

• None

Best Small Power Bank with in-built Adapter and USB-C Cable

Anker 3-in-1 Fusion 5000 Adapter + 5000 mah power bank + USB-C cable

Anker 3-in-1 Fusion 5000 Adapter  is our top pick as light all in one portable charger. This portable charger weighs just 7 oz (210 grams) and combines three charging accessories in one –

• One 5000 mAH powerbank with two ports
• A foldable USB-C PD wall charger
• A USB-C cable

In the powerbank mode, Anker 3-in-1 Fusion 5000 Adapter   will charge iPhones 16/15, 14, 13/12, 11, 11 Pro/Max, XR, XS at charging speeds of zero to 60% in 30 minutes. It will also fast-charge Samsungs/Pixels

In the wall-charger mode, Anker 3-in-1 Fusion 5000 Adapter works as a USB-C PD fast charger for all compatible iPhones and Android phones. This means it fast-charge most Android smartphones  from zero to 50% in about 30 minutes. It will also charge all iPhones at charging speeds of zero to 50% in 30 minutes.

5000 mAH battery capacity of Anker 3-in-1 Fusion 5000 A means that it will charge  all latest iPhones and most Android phones  from 25% to 100% two times.

The powerbank itself can be charged in 3.5 hours with the integrated wall charger. Anker 3-in-1 Fusion 5000 Adapter has a rugged build and a grippy  design with foldable pins for compact storage.

The combination of a quality USB-C fast charger+ a decent capacity powerbank and a cable in one incredibly priced compact package makes Anker 3-in-1 Fusion 5000 Adapter  our favorite portable charger for handbags and travel.

What We Like!

• 30-watt super-fast USB-C adapter fast-charges all iPhones and Samsungs/Pixels from zero to 60-50% in 30 minutes
• In power bank mode, it fast charges all iPhones and Samsungs/Pixels at up to 22.5-watt
• Can charge two devices at once
• In-built rugged USB-C cable
• Priced very well
• Light weight at 7 oz
• Rugged build
• Foldable pins

What we do not like!

• None

Best Wall charger with in-built Power Bank and USB-C Cable 3-in-1

Anker Fusion 5000 mAH 3-in-1 Powerbank + Cable + Wallcharger

PowerCore Fusion 5000 mAH Powerbank + Wallcharger is our #2 pick in lightweight power banks that also work as wall chargers . Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000 charger weighs just 7 oz (200 gm) and combines a 5000 mah power bank and wall charger in one space-saving package that is about the size of a wall charger.

PowerCore Fusion 5000 has two USB charging ports with maximum output of 3 amps per port. It supports both 2.1 amp fast-charging for iPhones and 2.4 amp fast-charging for Android phones.

The 5000 mah battery of PowerCore Fusion 5000 will fully charge large-screen iPhones (iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13,/12, 11, 11 Pro, XR, XS) and most Android phones such as Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, S9, S8, S7 at least once.

On connecting to the power outlet, the PowerCore Fusion 5000 will first charge your device and then charge itself.

PowerCore Fusion 5000 itself gets fully charged in about 2.5 hours.

PowerCore Fusion 5000 What We Like!

• Lightweight 7 oz (210 gram) wallcharger + powerbank combo
• Fast-charges both Android phones & iPhones at 2.4 amp speeds (zero to 50% in 40-60 minutes)
• Excellent as iPhone charger replacement – twice the charging speed + 2 full charges backup
• About one full-charge for Samsung S24, S23, S22, S10/S9/S8, other Android phones, and large iPhones (iPhone 16, 15, 14, 13, 11, 11 Pro, XR, XS,)
• 3 amp maximum combined output is suitable for both iPhones & Androids
• Two charging ports
• 7 oz weight
• Foldable pin design
• Sturdy build quality
• Anker reliability

What we do not like!

• Pricey for the battery capacity

Best Compact Power Banks Available in Australia

Of all the power banks listed above, four are currently available in Australia –

For Fast-charging latest iPhones 16, 15,14, 13/12/11/11 Pro/Max, XR/XS and all Samsungs, Pixels from 0 to 60% in 30 mins 

Anker Zolo 10000  30-watt USB-C PD with built-in cables – This is our top pick. Gives three charges from 30% to 100% for most latest iPhones & two charges from 30% to 100% for latest Samsungs & Pixels.

Recommended wall charger – You can fast-charge Anker Zolo 10000 or the Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD with the Anker 30-watt USB-C port charger with Australia style plug to fast-charge the power bank in 4 hours.  This will also fast charge all latest iPhones from zero to 60% in 30 mins and Samsungs/Pixels.

Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD 20-watt USB-C PD – This has slightly slower charging speed of 20-watts but also costs less and is slimmer than the Zolo.