Anker introduces iPhone 12 MagSafe battery pack and beats Apple to it

Popular Chinese electronics manufacturer, Anker has announced its iPhone 12 MagSafe battery pack. Compatible with all four iPhone 12 models, the small lightweight charging pack will magnetically attach to the back smartphone’s back like MagSafe accessories. Currently, the power pack is open for pre-order on Amazon.

Apple launched new MagSafe accessories in October 2020 along with the latest flagship iPhone 12 series. First introduced for MacBook in 2016, the company has expanded the magnetically attached accessories to iPhone 12 which includes wallet, case, wireless charger, and MagSafe Duo charger which powers up an iPhone and Apple Watch at the same time. Recently, it was rumored that Apple is working on an iPhone 12 MagSafe battery pack to charge the device on the go but now Anker has beaten the company to it, by introducing its magnetic power pack for iPhone 12 first.

Anker’s iPhone 12 MagSafe battery pack

Available in black, Anker’s magnetic wireless portable charger for iPhone 12 is shipped with a lithium polymer battery and weighs 0.29 pounds. Furthermore, the new iPhone 12 MagSafe battery pack has PowerCore magnetic 5K Wireless 5,000mAh power bank with USB-C Cable and is compatible across the iPhone 12 series. As per Anker’s description, the power bank features:

• Snap and Go: Simple and convenient wireless charging; just attach PowerCore magnetically to the back of your phone and watch the charging power flow.
• Made for iPhone 12: Works flawlessly with iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Charges through compatible magnetic cases.
• Superior Safety: Anker’s comprehensive MultiProtect safety system includes foreign object detection, short circuit protection, temperature control, and more.
• What You Get: PowerCore Magnetic 5K, USB-C to USB-C cable, welcome guide, our 18-month warranty, and Anker’s friendly customer service.

In addition, Anker offers a MagSafe wireless charges dupe, PowerWave Magnetic Pad for $23.99. Click here to pre-order your Anker iPhone 12 MagSafe battery pack on Amazon.