All current iPhones feature MagSafe, the magnetic system for effortless wireless charging connections. However, Apple’s sole official MagSafe battery pack fits only the slim iPhone Air. Current models like the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17e, and iPhone 16 lack a compatible option from the company.
Testing the Twelve South PowerCapsule
After a month of hands-on testing with the Twelve South PowerCapsule on an iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (featuring Pixelsnap, Android’s MagSafe equivalent), this accessory proves versatile. It supports any MagSafe-equipped iPhone and Pixel 10 series phones, delivering Qi2-certified fast wireless charging at up to 15W.
Priced at £49.99, the PowerCapsule undercuts Apple’s £99 iPhone Air pack by half. Available in dark slate or light dune, it magnetically attaches securely to compatible devices, activating its 5,000mAh battery instantly. The tested slate version sports a textured surface and rubberized edges to protect phones from scratches. Four white LED lights indicate battery level via a single button, while a blue light signals active charging.
Recharge the pack using any USB-C charger; it includes a durable 1.5m braided cable. This setup addresses the typical one-day battery life of modern smartphones with simple, snap-on convenience.
Apple’s MagSafe Battery History
Apple briefly offered a universal MagSafe battery pack before discontinuing it in 2023. The 2025 iPhone Air revival highlights the slimmer model’s reduced endurance compared to iPhone 17 series batteries.
Standout Features and Options
The PowerCapsule enables pass-through charging: top up the pack while it juices your phone simultaneously. It also powers another device, like AirPods, via its USB-C port during wireless phone charging.
For heavier use, the 10,000mAh upgrade costs £59.99 and supports 30W wired charging. Though thicker and heavier, the 5,000mAh model fully recharges most iPhone batteries from low.
Compact and lightweight, the PowerCapsule slips into bags or pockets, ready for sudden battery emergencies. Apple could bridge this gap with a universal MagSafe pack, but the PowerCapsule delivers reliably in the interim.
