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Too thin to notice. That’s the first impression Xiaomi seems to be chasing with a power bank that’s only 6mm thick. It slides into a pocket like a card and snaps to compatible phones with a ring-style magnetic back—no cables, no fuss.
At 98 grams and 6mm, this UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank feels closer to an accessory than a chunk of battery. Under the skin sits a 5,000mAh cell, enough for a partial charge on most modern phones and a reassuring top-up during a commute or a short trip. Wireless output peaks at 15W when you let it sit on the back of a supported Android flagship; plug in a cable to the USB-C port and it can push up to 22.5W.
Compatibility reads like a who’s who of recent handsets. Samsung and other Android flagships get full wireless speed. Google’s Pixel 10 series is explicitly supported. iPhone users will find the magnetic attach still handy, but Apple’s platform caps wireless draw at 7.5W, so charging there is slower.
Where this tiny charger actually shines is in day-to-day life. Who wants to wrestle with a power brick in a meeting? Or carry something that bulks up a slim phone and a slim wallet? This is for people who prefer a minimalist carry—commuters, travelers, and anyone who prioritizes feel as much as function.
Specs at a glance:
- Thickness: 6mm
- Weight: 98g
- Battery: 5,000mAh
- Wireless output: up to 15W (platform-dependent)
- Wired output: up to 22.5W via USB-C
Pricing and availability are straightforward for now: Xiaomi lists the magnetic power bank at £49.99 on its UK store, and it has already appeared in Japan and parts of Europe. No firm dates for the US or other regions yet, but the staged rollout suggests more markets will follow if demand builds.
It’s a clever exercise in trade-offs: you lose raw capacity compared with chunky power banks, but you gain convenience and a negligible footprint. That trade-off will appeal to many—and spark a question: how thin is too thin for real-world battery life?
Source: gizmochina
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