Anker 622 MagGo Review

Imagine a power bank that magnetically sticks to the back of your iPhone and doubles as a kickstand. That's the Anker 622 MagGo — and at $29.99, it's one of the most useful iPhone accessories you can buy.

Design & Build

The Anker 622 MagGo is impressively thin and light — about the size of a credit card stack and weighing just 140 grams. It's designed to magnetically attach to the back of any MagSafe-compatible iPhone (iPhone 12 and later), and the magnets are strong enough that it stays securely in place even when you're walking around or using your phone.

The standout design feature is the built-in flip-out kickstand. Fold it out, and you have a sturdy stand that holds your iPhone at a comfortable viewing angle — perfect for FaceTime calls, watching videos, or following recipes in the kitchen. It's a small touch that makes this battery pack far more useful than competitors.

Anker offers it in several colors (black, blue, green, purple, white) so you can match your iPhone.

Charging Performance

The 5,000mAh capacity provides roughly 80% of a full charge for an iPhone 15, or about 70% for the larger iPhone 15 Pro Max. That's not a full charge, but it's enough to get you through the rest of a long day when your battery is running low.

Wireless charging tops out at 7.5W, which means a full wireless charge takes about 2.5-3 hours. It's not fast, but the beauty of magnetic charging is that you can just snap it on and use your phone normally while it charges. You barely notice it's there.

For faster charging, you can use the USB-C port to charge your phone with a cable at higher speeds. The USB-C port also serves as the input for recharging the MagGo itself.

Everyday Use

This is where the MagGo really shines. Unlike traditional power banks that require cables and sit in your pocket, the MagGo just snaps onto your iPhone's back. You can use your phone completely normally — texting, browsing, taking photos — with the battery attached. The added thickness is minimal and the weight is barely noticeable.

The kickstand is genuinely useful in daily life. I use it on my desk for FaceTime calls, on the kitchen counter while cooking, and on nightstands as a makeshift bedside stand. It holds the phone in both portrait and landscape orientations.

One thing to note: the battery does get slightly warm during wireless charging. It's never uncomfortably hot, but it's noticeable. This is normal for wireless charging and doesn't affect safety or performance.

Compatibility

The MagGo works with any MagSafe-compatible iPhone — that's iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 series. If you have an older iPhone or an Android phone, you can add a MagSafe-compatible case or magnetic ring adapter to use it, though the magnetic hold won't be as strong.

It does not support passthrough charging, meaning you can't charge the MagGo and your iPhone simultaneously through the battery. You'll need to charge them separately.

Should You Buy It?

If you have a MagSafe iPhone and frequently need extra battery life, the Anker 622 MagGo is an easy recommendation at $29.99. The magnetic attachment is genuinely convenient, the kickstand adds real utility, and 5,000mAh is enough for everyday top-ups.

It's not for heavy users who need multiple full charges — for that, get a traditional power bank like the Anker 737. But for the average person who just needs their phone to last through a long day, the MagGo is the most elegant solution at a great price.