Last month, Xiaomi launched a power bank with support for Qi2 wireless charging. The accessory officially goes by Xiaomi Magnetic Power Bank 2. This product is now up for open sale in China. Earlier, it was only available through Xiaomi’s crowdfunding program. The accessory carries a price tag of ¥ 229 (US$ 30). In other words, its retail price is ¥ 10 more expensive than its crowdfunding price.
It can be purchased from almost all
official online retailers across China. It can be availed in either Porcelain
White or Clear Sky Blue color options.
The Xiaomi Magnetic Power Bank 2 has a 6,000mAh battery capacity. It
measures 104.8 x 68 x 15.1mm in dimensions and features a leather finish. The
battery pack supports up to 15W wireless output for Qi2-compatible devices.
Currently, only iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15 lineup of smartphones use
this standard.
The product sports a single USB Type-C
port. It supports 18W output and up to ~20W input. Additionally, the power bank
has a built-in stand and a lanyard. Therefore, it can be used as a wireless
charging stand and can be carried easily. Lastly, it is compatible with
official MagSafe cases.
At present, the Xiaomi Magnetic Power Bank
2 only makes sense for iPhone users. It is still not clear when Android OEMs
will introduce Qi2. Also, it is not known whether this accessory will be made
available in global markets.
