This is because charging begins whenever you connect a device to the power bank and charging stops when there are no devices connected to the charger. Your phone or tablet should charge speedily (I certainly found mine did) and it will be protected from the triple threat of over-voltage, over-charging or short circuiting. His passion is smartphones and wearables, and he is sure that the next big thing will be phones we wear on our faces. You need to charge quickly: The Baseus Magnetic Foldable Power Bank is a strong magnet and a big battery, but it charges very slowly, whether wired or wireless.

If you have more than just your smartphone to charge, the Baseus Magnetic power bank has a USB-C port as well, and it can charge up to 20W, which is faster than the magnetic charging, if you really need a speed boost. It comes in a snazzy red and white livery (pictured above), but I preferred the more muted black and gold (below). The technology is rapidly evolving: check out the Anker PowerPort Solar Lite), Mobile Solar Chargers, Voltaic and Solar Technology to find out more. Phil was the internal reviewer for Samsung Mobile, writing opinions and review predictions about top secret new devices months before launch.It is also conceivable to use it while traveling, if you are traveling by car and do not have to carry around all your luggage.

Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). In addition to the micro-USB charging socket, there is also a small button that can be used to check the charge status of the battery. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste – recycle where facilities exist, and check with your local authority for recycling advice. I tried a range of power banks at festivals, on camping trips and flights, as well as during the course of my everyday routine, and reviewed them with the size, weight, charging speed, ease of use and the warranty in mind. The Baseus Magnetic Foldable power bank had the second highest power-to-weight ratio on our list, and Baseus chargers are potent and affordable, a good mix.

Capacity and Compact Size Backup Battery: Our cell phone battery charger is smaller than iPhone 6 Plus and powerful enough to charge iPhone 6 almost 8 times, iPad Air almost 1.