Nitecore Pocket 5: MagSafe/Qi2 power bank with built-in cable that doubles as carrying strap

The Pocket 5 was shown in three colour options at IWA in late February.

Nitecore already gave us a glimpse of the Pocket 5 magnetic power bank at IWA in Nuremberg, though no additional details were provided at that time. The 9 mm-thick device featuring MagSafe and Qi2 compatibility has now been officially announced.

Andreas Sebayang (translated by Zhiwei Zhuang), Published 03/16/2026 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 ...

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Nitecore has officially announced the Pocket 5 power bank. The company previously showed the device at IWA in Nuremberg but didn't provide a launch date. The 5,000 mAh power bank has now been fully unveiled, capable of attaching magnetically to MagSafe- and Qi2-compatible phones for charging.

As expected from Nitecore, the battery is designed to store slightly more energy than standard 5,000 mAh power banks – 19.35 Wh compared to the usual 18.50 Wh. It can deliver 17 Wh at a power draw of 2.4 A at 5 V. Nitecore is one of the few companies that include this rated power in its product specifications.

Measuring 9 mm (0.35 in) thick and weighing 125 g (4.4 oz), the Pocket 5 is marginally larger and heavier than Anker’s Nano Power Bank (5K, MagGo, Slim). Xiaomi’s new magnetic power bank is even thinner at around 6 mm (0.24 in).

However, the Nitecore Pocket 5 features an integrated USB-C cable, allowing it to charge other devices at up to 22.5 watts. The power bank itself supports 18-watt recharging via its built-in USB-C port. The USB-C cable can also be looped into the port to form a carrying handle.

Pass-through charging is supported, enabled in part by the multiple I/O options. Nitecore also promises IPX7 water resistance and an extended operating temperature range of -10 to 35°C (14 to 95°F).

The Pocket 5 will be available in the colours Cobalt Blue, Titanium Gray and Alloy Orange. Pricing has not yet been announced.

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Editor of the original article: Andreas Sebayang - Tech Writer - 969 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021

I’ve been involved in the IT business for over 20 years, first as a Sysadmin (Mac & PC; 2000-2014) and then as a journalist (2005 onwards). I have attended many industry events, such as IDF, Displayweek, Computex, CES, and IFA, to cover subjects like mobile and local networks, Bluetooth standards, and developments in the mobile sector. Since 2017 I have also worked as an aviation journalist, which involves traveling around the world reporting about both planes and trains.

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Translator: Zhiwei Zhuang - Translator - 669 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2022

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, I moved from Singapore to Cologne in 2014 and began pursuing a career as a freelance translator. Much of my translation work focuses on science, engineering and technology. My fascination with computers and mobile electronics began when I was young. And I have fond memories reading countless tech and gaming magazines. Working with Notebookcheck gives me the opportunity to incorporate my personal interests into my professional work.

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