Oppo launches its sleek magnetic power bank compatible with iPhone for just $20

Oppo had a busy day yesterday. Alongside its latest flagship phones, a high-end tablet, and a new wearable, the company also introduced a less flashy but still pretty useful gadget: the Oppo Magnetic Energy Card Air. It’s essentially a slim wireless power bank compatible with iPhones as well. 

The Magnetic Energy Card Air is part of Oppo’s new “Mag” series of magnetic accessories, which also includes the Magnetic Protective Case and Magnetic Dual Type-C Cable. 

All of them are designed to work within a growing ecosystem built around magnetic attachment. Think of it like MagSafe but for Oppo devices.

Oppo Magnetic Energy Card Air Overview

The power bank has a capacity of 5000mAh and can magnetically latch onto Oppo’s latest phones including the Find X8s, X8s+, and X8 Ultra. The idea here is simple, wireless charging without the usual bulk, cables, or overheating issues.

To tackle the heat, Oppo is using a new shell material paired it with active temperature control via an NTC resistor. Oppo says this helps “alleviate” heating during use.

Interestingly, the Energy Card isn’t locked into Oppo’s ecosystem either. Since it uses magnetic wireless charging, it’s also compatible with iPhones. That makes it one of those cross-platform accessories that doesn’t force users into a single brand’s ecosystem.

There’s a small four-dot LED indicator at the bottom to show battery status, along with a USB-C port that supports both charging the bank (at 12W) and charging other devices (up to 10W output). That means you can plug in a pair of earbuds or a smartwatch when you’re not magnetically juicing up your phone.

The Oppo Magnetic Energy Card Air will go on sale in China from April 16 carrying a price tag of 149 yuan (around $20). It’s a compact, pocketable, cross-platform accessory for anyone who’s on the go and doesn’t want to juggle cords or bulky battery packs.

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