8 Best Phone Portable Chargers
Want to juice up your phone on the go? Try a portable charger
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Key notes
- With the advancement of today's modern phones, the technology does not allow smartphones to hold power as much as basic phones would.
- Since we need most of these apps and extra features to carry on with our lives, the only solution is to recharge our phones on the go.
- We compiled the top portable chargers that will give you longevity, durability and are your money's worth.
Battery life doesn’t constitute a strong point for Windows phones. Gone are the days when your phone’s battery was able to power you for days on end.
Modern phones feature big displays and run tens of apps simultaneously, and all these elements drain battery life.
Indeed, somehow this is the price we pay for using top-notch phones. Still, a decent phone should be able to keep up with your day-to-day activities.
However, some phone models appear to have serious difficulties powering users throughout the day and could use a helping hand.
Unfortunately, the latest Windows phone models are notorious for their battery and overheating issues, and some of them have been plagued by these problems since the day Microsoft launched them.
One solution to extend your phone’s battery life is to use one of these battery-saving apps, but that, unfortunately adds another app to your phone.
If you use your Windows phone extensively, you should keep a portable charger within reach and use it when your phone’s battery reaches critically low levels. Here are a few picks for those power-hungry phones.
Which would be a long-lasting portable charger to buy today?
Anker PowerCore 10000
- 10,000mAh
- Small and lightweight (3.6 x 2.3 x 0.9 in; 180g)
- 46hrs of battery life
- Users experience issues with fully recharging the product
Anker PowerCore 10000 is one of the smallest and lightest chargers in its power category (10,000mAh).
This power bank comes with a portable charger, a micro USB cable, a travel pouch, and an 18-month warranty.
The default charger color is black, but you can get a blue, white, or red one for some extra bucks.
RAVPower 32000mAh
- 3 x iSmart 2.0 output ports
- Smart LED power-level indicator
- Designed to prevent overheating
- Takes a long time to recharge
RAVpower 32000mAh is a robust power bank that can simultaneously charge 3 devices with 2.4A Max per port.
Battery life can last up to 11 days, and it can take almost all day to recharge fully.
It might not be the most discrete charger at 6.93 x 2.99 x 1.02 inches, but it’s the price you have to pay for 11 days worth of charge.
Anker PowerCore Slim 10000
- 18W of USB-C charging power
- 18-month warranty
- 5.89 x 2.70 x 0.57 inches
- Few users have reported problems with the connector port
Yet another Anker charger, just as thin and compact as the first option.
The device conveniently supports most USB-C smartphones, or tablets, and the charging speed is super fast.
As per users’ testimonials, it can stand 4x iPhone full charges on one battery cycle (just as it’s advertised) and will fully recharge back in about 4 1/2 hours.
Together with the PowerCore Slim 10000 you will also get an Anker Nano III wall plug and a USB-C to USB-C cable.
Ekrist Power Bank 25800mAh
- Dual USB ports (2 1A+1A)
- Safety LEDs
- 45-days money-back guarantee
- Fully recharging it seemed problematic for some users
With this power bank, you can charge iPhones, iPads, iWatchs, AirPods, Samsung Galaxy smartphones, and most other smartphones, tablets, or Bluetooth devices.
In one cycle, the charger can refill a device up to 6 to 8 times. It will then take about 8 to 24hrs to recharge, depending on the wall power plug used.
iMuto 10000mAh 18W
- Smart digital screen
- Battery life for 8 charges
- Recharges in about 4 hours with a PD 2. 0 adapter
- Short life span
This portable charger is a real monster. It packs a 20000mAh capacity and yet can fit in the palm of your hand. You can always rely on this device to power your Windows phone, as it can charge it 8 times.
If you’re planning to go on a trip in the middle of nowhere, the iMuto Portable Charger should be an essential item in your backpack.
The smart digital screen displays the remaining power in digital format. This feature is hidden by default until activated. Thanks to the built-in protection system, your devices are safe from over-charging, over-voltage, over-current, and short circuits.
The device is compatible with the following Windows phones: Lumia 435, 635, 550, 640/640XL, 650/650, Lumia 735, 830, 950XL, and Lumia 1520. The charger also comes with a travel waterproof pouch.
Acuvar 2600mAh Portable Charger
This portable charger connects to your Windows phone through a USB cable, extending its battery life. Thanks to its tiny size, you can easily slip it into your pocket: 4 x 1 x 1 inch.
The Acuvar portable charger can power your phone for 4 to 6 hours. It’s compatible with the following Windows phones: Lumia 920, Lumia 820, 808 PureView, Lumia 900, Lumia 810, Lumia 822, Lumia 521 and 520.
The charger’s case is made of soft-touch plastic, and the built-in flashlight could come in handy if case you go on a hiking trip.
VicTec 7000mAh
This charger is a combination of Qi wireless charger and a portable power bank with dual USB output. It is slim and compact, and you can easily carry it in your pocket. With a high capacity of 7000mAh, it will quickly revive your Windows phone battery.
You can plug in the VicTec portable charger, and charge your phone while the device itself is still charging – this is how powerful this charger is. You can charge two Windows phones at the same time: one wirelessly, and one on the USB port.
The charger supports the following Windows phones: Lumia 1520, 1020, 929, 928, 920, 830, and 820.
CHOETECH 10400mAH
This device is a heavy-duty charger than can power your Windows phone for several days. It supports two types of ports: standard USB and USB-C ports, convenient especially for Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL owners. Thanks to the dedicated quick charge ports, it can charge your Windows phone up to 75% faster.
Some users complained that this charger is heavier than most chargers, but don’t expect this device to be light as a feather – after all, it packs a 10400mAh capacity that needs to be stored somewhere.
As you can see, we listed various portable chargers in this article. If you don’t plan to use the charger very often and you’re looking for a cheap device, we recommend you buy one with less power.
If you’re looking for a heavy-duty charger, go for the ones boasting 10000mAh or higher.
After all, the perfect Windows phone portable charger is the one that best suits your needs.
