Xiaomi's new magnetic power bank is 6.75 mm thin and charges faster
The 5,000 mAh bank gives up to 20W wireless to Xiaomi phones and 27W by cable. It costs 299 yuan in China.
Xiaomi made a very thin battery pack that sticks to the back of a phone. It charges a bit faster than the last one. It is sold in China first.
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Coming your way?
In China for now · CNY 299 (about $45)
On sale in China. No global date yet; the earlier model is sold abroad, including the UK.
Why it matters
A slim pack that sticks to the phone back is easy to carry, and charging is faster than the old model.
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The details
- Capacity is 5,000 and weight is 105 g.
- Wireless charging rises to 20W on Xiaomi phones (from 15W).
- iPhones stay limited to 7.5W, says the report.
- Wired charging by USB-C is up to 27W (from 22.5W).
- It comes in silver, black and burgundy and costs CNY 299 (about $45).
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