Maybe it’s just luck, because I rarely get into a panic mode about my iPhone’s battery. But when I’m away for extended periods, or especially when I’m on vacation, I sometimes deal with the anxiety that comes with a single-digit battery percentage. So I reach into my bag for a compact, lightweight iPhone charger that I can now take with me wherever I go.
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The Anker 622 MagGo battery is a small piece of kit with a few features that make it an ideal travel accessory. It’s currently on sale for 10% or 16% off (depending on color) during Amazon Prime Day week (the actual event is July 16 and 17).
The Anker 622 MagGo is small enough to take with you anywhere you need to charge.
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MagSafe compatible charging
I’ve owned several battery chargers and every single one of them has some sort of drawback. They’re bulky, require a cable, and charge wirelessly, but they don’t include a magnet to hold your phone in place, so it’s hard to maintain the connection. There’s always something.
The Anker 622 is half an inch thick and attaches to the back of my iPhone using the MagSafe-aligned magnets. I don’t have to turn it on to start charging—power flows as soon as the connection is made.
Now, this isn’t the highest capacity (5000mAh) or fastest portable charger, but that’s okay. What I usually need is a way to extend my iPhone’s battery life by a few more hours. I can usually fully charge my iPhone 15 Pro with it.
The Anker 622 MagGo is smaller than an iPhone 15 Pro.
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Taking a stand
The other appealing feature of the Anker 622 MagGo is its built-in stand. It honestly doesn’t feel like it should work well: It’s a set of fabric-covered plastic pieces that sit flush with the case, fold in two places, and attach to the back of the unit with a magnetic strip when extended. And yet, I’ve had no issues with it staying put on my iPhone 15 Pro or even the larger iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The Anker 622 MagGo stand slides down and attaches with a magnetic strip.
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This also allows me to use StandBy mode by rotating the iPhone to landscape orientation (the magnets are strong enough to hold the phone in place) when it is on a table or desk.
Turn iPhone horizontally to take advantage of standby mode while charging.
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Smart port placement is important
The charger draws its power from a single USB-C port, which is located on the edge of the case, not the bottom. That means you can recharge it while the stand is open (many chargers’ ports are stuck on the bottom).
And that USB-C port also acts as a charger for other devices when you plug in a cable, like when your Apple Watch needs a boost.
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