Best Portable Chargers for iPhone SE

Fast Charge iPhone SE Power Bank

A portable charger (aka power bank) can mean the difference between stressing over your iPhone’s battery life. Or being able to use it all day long without worry. The best portable chargers for iPhone SE can all fast charge them from 0-50% in 30 minutes. While also offering enough capacity to keep you going, whether for a busy workday or long trip.

Looking to charge at home, work, or for travel? Check out Best Fast Chargers for iPhone SE.

Fast Charge iPhone SE Power Bank

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Fast Charging iPhone SE

The iPhone SE uses USB Power Delivery (USB PD) as its fast-charging standard. With a USB-C charger offering 18W or more USB PD the phones will start fast charging. Under this mode charging from 0-50% takes around 30 minutes. The remaining 50% takes longer but is still faster using other types of chargers.

Learn more about USB Power Delivery and other fast charging standards.

The iPhone SE includes a 5W USB power adapter, which charges up to 3 times slower than fast charging allows.

USB-C to Lightning Cable

Besides a charger that offers 18W (or more) USB-C PD, you will also need a USB-C to Lightning cable.

Find a good selection of USB-C to Lightning cables here. All listed cables are MFi certified by Apple. Meaning they meet Apple’s standards and testing to work with iPhones and iPads. Pick your cable based on length, color, and price.


Best Portable Chargers for iPhone SE

Pocket Size

These portable chargers can fit in your jeans pocket. But are more comfortable in a jacket pocket. Their limited capacity means fewer charges for your phone.

Xcentz xWingMan Dual 5000

Among the smallest fast charging portable chargers on the market.

  • Ports: USB-C, USB-A
  • Output: 18W USB-C PD, Quick Charge 3.0
  • Capacity: 5,000mAh
    • iPhone SE: 1.5 charges
  • Size: 2.9 x 1.4 x 1.1 inches | 3.6 oz

Review of the Xcentz xWingMan Dual 5000

Wireless Charging

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Review of the AUKEY PB-Y25 Sprint Wireless 8000

Compact

These portable chargers offer a 10,000mAh capacity. Their compact size makes them easy to fit in your bag for commute or travel. And they can be held along with your iPhone for charging while you talk, work, or play.

Anker PowerCore 10000 PD Redux

Anker's compact, portable fast charger for newer iPhones. Includes a trickle charge mode, good for earbuds and fitness trackers.

  • Ports: USB-C, USB-A
  • Output: 18W USB-C PD
  • Capacity: 10,000mAh
    • iPhone SE: 3.5 charges
  • Size: 4.2 x 2 x 1 inches | 7.0 oz
  • Includes USB-C to USB-C cable to facilitate recharging

Review of the Anker PowerCore 10000 PD Redux

Novoo PowerCube Mini 10000

A budget-friendly alternative to the more popular brands. Offers the same fast charging. In more of a cubical form. And at a lower price.

  • Ports: USB-C, USB-A
  • Output: 18W USB-C PD, Quick Charge 3.0
  • Capacity: 10,000mAh
    • iPhone SE: 3.5 charges
  • Size: 2.9 x 2.3 x 1 inches | 6.3 oz

Review of the Novoo PowerCube Mini 10000

Camping, Hiking, Rugged Work

Novoo Explorer 10000

Need a portable charger for the great outdoors? This one is designed with camping and hiking in mind. It is waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof. Without being over-designed.

  • Ports: USB-C, USB-A
  • Output: 18W USB-C PD, Quick Charge 3.0
  • Capacity: 10,000mAh
    • iPhone SE: 3.5 charges
  • Size: 5.5 x 2.8 x 0.7 inches | 7.7 oz

Review of the Novoo Explorer 10000

High Capacity

These portable chargers offer 20,000 – 26,800mAh capacity. Making them big and heavy, but also offering enough power to keep your iPhone running for days. All are legal to fly within the USA.

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Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD

Anker's cheapest high capacity portable charger. Made specifically with phones and other small devices in mind.

  • Ports: USB-C, USB-A
  • Output: 18W USB-C PD, PowerIQ 2.0 (Quick Charge compatible)
  • Capacity: 20,000mAh
    • iPhone SE: 7 charges
  • Size: 6.4 x 2.9 x 1 inches | 15.8 oz
  • Includes USB-C to USB-C cable to facilitate recharging

ZMI PowerPack Aura 20K USB-C

A more budget-friendly alternative to popular brands. Offers the same fast charging rate for your iPhone. And a unique dot matrix display for remaining charge and status.

  • Ports: USB-C, USB-A x2
  • Output: 27W USB-C PD, Quick Charge 3.0
  • Capacity: 20,000mAh
    • iPhone SE: 7 charges
  • Size: 5.9 x 2.8 x 1 inches | 13.4 oz
  • Includes USB-C to USB-C cable to facilitate recharging

Review of the ZMI PowerPack Aura 20K USB-C

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Review of the RAVPower PD Pioneer 26800


Comparison of All Recommended Portable Chargers for iPhone SE

 

ChargerNoteOutputCapacitySizeWeightPrice
Xcentz xWingMan Dual 5000Review
(4.5)
Smallest18W USB-C PD

18W Quick Charge 3.0 USB-A
5,000mAh2.9 x 1.4 x 1.1 in3.6 ozPrice not available
No products found.Review
(4.8)
Wireless charging18W USB-C PD

18W Quick Charge 3.0 USB-A

12W USB-A

10W Qi Wireless
8,000mAh5.8 x 3 x 0.6 in7.0 ozNo products found.
Anker PowerCore 10000 PD ReduxReview
(4.8)
Popular and compact18W USB-C PD

12W USB-A
10,000mAh4.2 x 2 x 1 in7.0 ozPrice not available
Novoo PowerCube Mini 10000Review
(4.5)
Budget friendly18W USB-C PD

18W Quick Charge 3.0 USB-A
10,000mAh2.9 x 2.3 x 1 in6.3 ozPrice not available
Novoo Explorer 10000Review
(4.6)
Camping, outdoors18W USB-C PD

18W Quick Charge 3.0 USB-A
10,000mAh5.5 x 2.8 x 0.7 in7.7 ozPrice not available
Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PDBest selling high capacity18W USB-C PD

18W PowerIQ 2.0 USB-A
(Quick Charge 3.0 compatible)
20,000mAh6.2 x 2.9 x 0.8 in12.1 oz$54.99
ZMI PowerPack Aura 20K USB-CReview
(4.6)
Budget friendly high capacity27W USB-C PD

18W Quick Charge USB-A

12W USB-A
20,000mAh5.9 x 2.8 x 1 in13.4 ozPrice not available
No products found.Review
(4.6)
Highest capacity good for all USA flights30W USB-C PD

12W USB-A x2
26,800mAh6.8 x 3.2 x 0.9 in16.3 ozNo products found.

Don’t see a power bank you quite like? Or which is available in your region? Take what you’ve learned here and check out my larger power bank comparison list.

Prices are from Amazon Product Advertising API, last updated on 2024-03-18.