Best Portable Chargers for Google Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, and all older Pixels

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Google Pixels offer the best stock Android experience possible with premium hardware and cameras. All six generations of Pixel phones support 18-watt USB-C PD fast-charging. The fastest charging and best portable chargers for Google Pixel phones are USB-C PD power banks with minimum 18-watt USB-C PD output. The new Pixel 6 Pro and 6 have advertised on-paper support for up to 30-watt charging and can be charged fast by 18-watt USB-C adapters and power banks at speeds very close to their real-world charging speed of about 22 watts.

All Google Pixels (except 6/6 Pro/6a) come with 18-watt USB-C PD adapters, so you can charge USB-C PD power banks quickly using your Pixel USB-C PD wall chargers in just about 3-4 hours. This is about half the time compared to charging the older non-USB-C portable chargers.

Here are our top picks as best USB-C portable chargers for the latest Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a and Pixel 5, 5a as well as the older 4 XL, Pixel 4, 4a and Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 2, Pixel, Pixel XL selected on the basis of criteria including power output quality, features, build quality, charging speed, weight, customer service history, warranty and reliability.

Best Portable Charger for Google Pixel 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 4 XL/4/4a, Pixel 3 XL/3, Pixel 2 XL/2 & Pixel, Pixel XL 

Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 USB-C PD 20-watt

Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 USB-C PD is our top pick for all Pixels due to its excellent overall build quality and charging performance. PowerCore Slim 10000 PD will fast charge all Pixels including the Pixel 6/5/4/3/2/1 series at their fastest charging speed of 20-watt (for Pixel 6/6 Pro/6a) or 18-watt which is about zero to 50% in 30-40 minutes. The second 12-watt port (regular USB) will charge most Android phones, including Pixels, as well as all latest iPhones including iPhone 13, 12, 11, XR at about zero to 60% in 60 minutes.

The 10,000mAh battery capacity gives three charges from 30% to 100% for most regular Pixels and two charges from 30% to 100% for the XL/Pro versions that come with the larger 4000-4500 mah batteries.

PowerCore Slim 10000 USB-C PD has a grippy long and narrow design with just 6.8 oz (200 grams) weight that makes it very handy and pocketable. The portable charger is very sturdily built and is backed by Anker’s excellent 18-month warranty and customer service.

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PowerCore Slim 10000 PD fast-charges all Pixels including 6, 6 Pro, 6a 5, 4a, 4 XL/4, all iPhones and latest Samsung/LG phones

Besides charging Pixels, PowerCore Slim 10000 PD will also fast-charge Apple’s latest iPhones – iPhone 13, 12, 11, 11 Pro/Max, SE2, XS Max, XS, XR, X, 8 and 8 Plus (zero to 60% in 30 mins).

The PowerCore Slim 10000 PD  itself gets charged in just under 4 hours with any Pixel charger and being a USB-C portable charger, you can plug-in your Pixel charger’s USB-C cable directly in it for charging. The power bank comes with a USB-C /USB-C cable which is essential for PD charging.

Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD is easily one of the best built quality 10000 mah PD portable chargers in the market and is our top picks for Pixels, as well as latest iPhones and Samsung S/Note/A series phones.

PowerCore Slim 10000 20-watt USB-C PD Pros

  • Up to 20-watt USB-C PD output charges all Pixels at fastest possible speed – zero to 50% in about 30-40 mins
  • Gets charged with any Pixel 4 XL/4, 4a, Pixel 5, Pixel 3 XL/3/2 XL/2/Pixel/XL/3a/3a XL wall charger in about 3.5 hours
  • Two charging ports – a USB-C PD port and a regular USB Port
  • Fast charges all latest iPhones (iPhone 13, 12, 11, 11 Pro, XS, XR, XS Max, X, 8, 8+) from zero to 60% in 30 minutes
  • Fast charges latest Samsung phones (S22, S21, S20, other S/Note/A) zero to 50% in 40-50 minutes
  • Robust build quality
  • Supports low-power charging mode for devices such as Bluetooth headsets, wireless earbuds etc.
  • Low weight at 6.8 oz/200 grams.
  • Comes with a high quality USB-C to USB-C cable. So you need not buy any extra cable, or take out your Pixel AC adapter’s USB-C/USB-C cable, to fast-charge your Pixel.

Cons

  • None really 

Best Fast-Charging  USB-C Power Bank for all Google Pixels (Runner-Up)

ZMI Powerpack 10000 USB-C PD 18-watt

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ZMI Powerpack 10000 PD fast charges all Pixels and all new iPhones at maximum possible speed

ZMI Powerpack 10000 PD from Xiaomi, the maker of Mi phones, is our next pick for Google Pixels. ZMI Powerpack 10000 PD is generally available at more reasonable price compared to Anker 10000 Powercore PD and delivers same 18-watt charging over USB-C PD port and charges Pixel 5/5a, Pixel 4 XL/4, Pixel 3/XL, Pixel 2/XL, Pixel/Pixel XL at fastest possible speeds and Pixel 6/6 Pro at very close to their fastest charging speed (22-watts). The power bank also charges Pixel phones at their fastest supported speed of zero to 50% in 30 mins.

ZMI Powerpack 10000 PD also has  same charging capacity – It will fully charge Pixel 6/5, Pixel 4 XL/4, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel XL about two times, Pixel 3 about 2.2 times and Pixel 2, Pixel about 2.5 times.

The powerbank gets fully charged using Pixel wall chargers or any other USB-C PD wall charger such as Macbook chargers in about 3.5 hours.

ZMI Powerpack 10000 PD has a USB-C charging port that can be used for both charging the phones and for charging the power bank. The other charging port is a regular USB port. An extra feature of ZMI Powerpack 10000 PD is that it offers 18-watt Quickcharge 3.0 charging from the regular USB port – handy if you have a Quickcharge phone such as Mi phones.

The portable charger weighs around 6.8 oz (195 grams) and is half-inch thick with a premium fabric finish on one side.

Just like PowerCore 10000 PD, ZMI Powerpack 10000 PD will also fast-charge Apple’s latest iPhones – iPhone 13, 12, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XS Max, XS, XR, X, 8 and 8+ (zero to 50% in 30 mins).

ZMI Powerpack 10000 PD offers better value for money than Anker PowerCore 10000 PD and is an excellent alternative to Anker’s portable charger, especially as it matches it feature to feature. It even boasts two extra features – It can be used as a USB hub and has an additional micro-USB port for charging the power bank.

ZMI Powerpack 10000 PD Pros

  • Excellent value for money- a very reasonably priced good USB-C PD power bank with fabric-finish and USB-C/USB-C cable.
  • Charges all Pixels (all four generations) at fastest possible speed – zero to 50% in about 30-35 mins
  • Unbeatable price, especially with included USB-C/USB-C cables and premium slim design and fabric finish
  • Gets charged with any Pixel wall charger in about 3.5 hours
  • Fast charges latest iPhones (iPhone 13/12 series, 11, 11 Pro/Max, XS, XR, XS Max, X, 8, 8+) zero to 60% in 30 minutes.
  • Fast charges latest Samsungs (S/Note/A) zero to 50% in 30 mins
  • Full support for QuickCharge 3.0 for fast charging Android Phones that support Quickcharge 3.0 (LG G8/G7, Mi 9/8 etc.)
  • Supports low-power charging mode for devices such as Bluetooth headsets
  • Comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Cons

  • None

Best Fast-charging USB-C Portable Charger for Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 5, 5a, 4 and all older Pixels  

Xiaomi Mi 10000 USB-C PD 22.5 watt 

Xiaomi Mi 10000 PD is Xiaomi’s latest USB-C  PD portable charger in 10000 mah capacity. Mi 10000 PD delivers up to 22.5-watt charging over USB-C PD port and can hence charge  all the Pixels at their maximum possible fastest speeds including the new 6/6 Pro that have an advertised 30-watt charging speed and in-practice 22-watts charging speeds. The power bank charges all Pixel phones at approximate speed of zero to 50% in 30-35 mins.

Mi 10000 PD will fully charge Pixel 6/5, 4a, 4 XL, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2 XL, and Pixel XL about two times, Pixel 4/Pixel 3 about 2.2 times and Pixel 2, Pixel about 2.5 times.

Mi 10000 portable charger
Mi 10000 PD fast-charges all Pixels from 0 to 50% in 30 mins

You can fully recharge the Mi 10000 PD using any of the Pixel wall chargers in about 3.5 hours. You can also use a dual PD charger such as Anker Powerport III Duo dual-PD charger to fast-charge both your Pixel and the RAVPower 10000 PD simultaneously from same wall charger at fastest possible speeds.

This portable charger is about .9 inches thick making it handy and somewhat pocketable. It has two charging ports – one USB-C PD port and a regular USB port. The second USB port can output 12-watt max and will charge most Android phones and iPhones at 10/12 watt speed (twice the speed of stock Apple iPhone charger).

A unique feature of Mi 10000 PD is that it has maximum output of 22-watt from the USB-C PD port.

Mi 10000 PD Pros

  • 22.5-watt max USB-C PD output charges all Pixels at fastest possible speed – zero to 50 in about 30-35 mins
  • 22.5 max output makes it great for 6 Pro/6, and future-ready for higher charging future Pixels.
  • Gets charged with any Pixel 5, Pixel 4 XL/4, Pixel 3 XL/3/2 XL/2/Pixel/XL/3a/3a XL wall charger in about 3.5 hours
  • Three charging ports! – a USB-C PD port and two 12-watt capable USB Ports
  • Fast charges all latest iPhones (iPhone 13, 12, 11, 11 Pro, XS, XR, XS Max, X, 8, 8+) from zero to 50% in 30 minutes
  • Fast charges latest Samsung phones (S/Note/A) zero to 50% in 30 minutes
  • Great build quality from Xiaomi – one of the world’s largest phone makers
  • Support for low-power mode for devices such as Bluetooth headsets
  • Even has a micro-USB port for charging the power bank
  • Low weight @ 7 oz/200grams, lighter than any other quality PD charger in the market (Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 PD also weighs a close 6.8 oz/198 grams)

Cons

  • No USB-C/USB-C cable included

Best High-Capacity USB-C PD Portable Charger for Google Pixel 5, 4a, Pixel 4 XL/4, & Other Pixels (4 charges)

Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 USB-C PD 20-watt 

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PowerCore Essential 20000 PD fast-charges all Pixels,  as well as latest iPhones/iPad Pros

Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 PD is one of the lightest and most compact 20000 mah power banks in the  market and is our top pick for Google Pixel phones in 20000 mah range (4-5 full charges). PowerCore Speed 20000 PD has maximum 20-watt output over USB-C PD and hence can deliver fast charging for all Pixels including the Pixel 6/5 series.

PowerCore Speed 20000 PD will fully charge Pixel 6/ 5, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3 XL, and Pixel 2 XL four times, Pixel 3 about 4.5 times and Pixel 2, Pixel about 5 times. It will also charge Macbooks at 24-watt speed.

You can fully recharge the PowerCore Essential 20000 PD using Pixel wall chargers in about 4 hours with the bundled wall charger and in about 6 hours with any Pixel PD wall charger.

This portable charger has two charging ports – one USB-C PD port and a regular USB port. The second port (USB) will charge most Android phones including Pixels at about zero to 50% in 50 minutes.

PowerCore Essential 20000 PD has a long and narrow design with just 12.5 oz weight that makes it quite portable. It is easily one of the best built 20000 mah portable chargers available and comes with Anker’s 18-month warranty and stellar customer service.

Like all USB-C PD powerbanks, PowerCore Essential 20000 PD also fast-charges Apple’s latest iPhones – iPhone 13/12, 11, 11 Pro/Max, XS Max, XS, XR, X, 8 and 8+ that support 18-watt USB-PD fast charging (0 to 50% in 30 mins).

PowerCore Essential 20000 PD Pros

  • Charges all Pixels – Pixels 6 series, 5 series, 4 XL/4, 3/3 XL/2/2 XL/Pixel/Pixel XL – at fastest possible speed – zero to 50% in 30-35 mins
  • Gets charged with bundled charger in 4 hours and any Pixel wall charger in about 6 hours.
  • Fast charges latest iPhones (iPhone 13/12, 11, 11 Pro, XS, XR, XS Max, X, 8, 8+) zero to 50% in 30 minutes.
  • Fast charges latest Samsung smartphones (S22, S21, 20 and other S/Note) from zero to 50% in 30 minutes
  • Two charging ports
  • Sleek and long design
  • Lightest and most compact quality 20000 mah  USB-C PD power bank available
  • Second port has 12-watt charging speed – excellent for a second phone
  • Excellent build quality and finish

Cons

  • None. Most negative reviewers complain that this power bank requires a special PD charger to charge it quickly. Pixel owners do not face this problem as all pixels come with an 18-watt PD charger that recharges this power bank in just about 6 hours

Best High-Capacity 20000mah Power bank for Google Pixel 6, 5, 4a & Other Pixels (4 charges)

Xiaomi Mi HyperSonic 20000 USB-C PD 50-watt

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Mi Hypersonic offers USB-C PD fast charging for latest Pixels and iPhone 13/12/11 etc.

Xiaomi Mi HyperSonic 20000 50-watt USB-C PD is one of most reasonably priced high-capacity high-output high-quality portable chargers in the market and is great for fast-charging all Pixels at their maximum supported 20 or 18-watt speed, which translates to about zero to 50% in 30-40 mins.

Its high 50-watt output means you can use it to charge three phones at same time or charge a USB-C laptop or Macbook.

Mi HyperSonic 20000 50-watt USB-C PD will fully charge Pixel 6, 5, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel XL about four times, Pixel 3/4 about 4.5 times and Pixel 2, Pixel about 5 times.

The portable charger itself can be fully charged using Pixel wall chargers in about 6 hours.

Mi HyperSonic 20000 50-watt USB-C PD has a sturdy design with 13.5 oz weight. It will also fast-charge Apple’s latest iPhones – iPhone 13, 12, 11, 11 Pro, XS Max, XS, XR, X, 8 and 8+ (0 to 50% in 30 mins).

Mi HyperSonic 20000 50-watt USB-C PD Pros

  • Charges Pixel 6, 6 Pro at fastest supported 22 watts
  • Charges Pixel 5, 4 XL/4, Pixels 3/3 XL/2/2 XL/Pixel/Pixel XL at fastest possible 18 watt speed – zero to 50% in 30 mins
  • Charge two Pixels at same time!
  • Full support for QuickCharge 3.0 lets you charge old Android Phones with Quickcharge 3.0
  • Gets charged with any Pixel, Pixel 4/3/2 wall charger or any USB-C PD charger in about 6 hours
  • Fast charges latest iPhones (iPhone 13, 12, 11, 11 Pro, XR, XS, XS Max, X, 8, 8+) zero to 50% in 30 minutes.
  • Fast charges latest Samsung phones (S/Note series) zero to 50% in 30-40 minutes
  • Excellent value for money
  • Supports low-power trickle charging mode (<60mA)  for low-power devices such as Bluetooth headsets etc.
  • USB-C/USB-C cable included.

 Cons

  • None. Best high capacity power bank for money in the market.