Ugh, I am seriously so frustrated right now. I just upgraded to the iPhone 15 and realized my old chargers from my ancient phone dont fit anymore because of the new port thingy. I have absolutely no idea what Im looking for. I need something small I can toss in my bag for work because my battery dies by 2pm every single day. I have like 40 bucks to spend and I need it before a trip next week. Is there like one specific brand that works best for these or do I just buy whatever on amazon? Sorry if this is a super dumb question but im totally lost here...
Dont worry, the switch to USB-C honestly caught a lot of people off guard. Since you need something compact for your bag, you have a few solid choices that wont break your budget. I really like the Anker Nano Power Bank 5000mAh 22.5W because it plugs directly into the bottom of the phone. Its super tiny and you dont even need to carry an extra cable, which is huge when you are running to work. The only downside is that it doesnt hold a ton of charge, but its perfect for getting you through the rest of your day. If you want something with more capacity, check out the Baseus Magnetic Portable Charger 6000mAh 20W. It snaps onto the back of your phone magnetically if you have a compatible case. Its great because it stays out of the way while you are using your phone, tho it is a bit bulkier than the Anker one. Both of these are way better than the random stuff you find on Amazon with weird brand names. Either one should fit in your bag easily without taking up much space. Just make sure you grab a decent USB-C cable if you go with the Baseus one, since it doesnt always include the best quality cord in the box. Hope this saves your battery life for your trip!
Honestly, skip the cheap random brands. I had issues with some recently, so stick to Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank 10K if you want something durable that actually lasts.
Re: "Dont worry, the switch to USB-C honestly caught..."
Works great for me