I believe that smartphones have now become an inevitable part in our lives. Most smartphones come with in-built batteries that are not replaceable. With continuous use for work or entertainment, batteries easily run out. That is the reason why Power Bank is very important. When I decide to choose power bank, I usually find that there is a wide range of choices in the market and I am quite experienced on choosing the power bank now. Let me introduce five factors to be considered when picking Power Bank for your Apple or Android device.

1.  Capacity

When choosing Power Bank, the first and most important factor to be considered is the capacity. It comes with two major questions: 1) How often you need to charge your smartphones and 2) What devices you are going to use? If you always play games or mostly use smartphones for entertainment, more power may be needed. The capacity need may also vary according to the type of mobile devices. For example, if you are using iPhone 12 pro max, you probably need a higher capacity Power Bank for your iPhone. The followings are the capacity of a battery of best-sold devices in the market.

• iPhone 12 pro max - 3687 mAh
• iPhone 12 pro - 2,815 mAh
• iPhone 12 - 2,815 mAh
• iPhone 12 mini - 2,227 mAh
• iPhone SE - 1,821 mAh
• iPhone 11 - 3,110 mAh
• iPhone 11 pro - 3,046 mAh
• iPhone 11 pro max - 3,969 mAh
• Samsung Galaxy A51 - 4,000 mAh
• Samsung Galaxy - 3,880 mAh

2.  Portability

The size of Power Bank may also be a factor to be considered. You may need to take the Power Bank with you for work or traveling. A suitable size of Power Bank that could fit your pocket or handbag could help to avoid inconvenience and reduce the burden with a heavy load.

3.  USB Portable

Nowadays, most portable charger have input or output that is compatible with Apple or Android device. What to be considered is the number of ports on the Power Bank. You may want to share your Power Bank with your friend, family, or partners. In such case, Power Bank with more USB ports may suit more.

4.  Protection

You may have heard of some uncertified charging device accidents such as explosion when charging the mobile device. It is important to confirm Power Bank has basic safety certification such as short-circuit protection and over-charge protection, which protect itself or mobile devices from overheating.

Above are the factors to be considered when you choose Power Bank for your smartphone. Considering every detail and choosing a Power Bank that fit your need with a worthy price.