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RedMagic’s Power Bank Has a ‘Flight Mode’ Button To Meet New Airlines Regulations

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Aviation rules around lithium batteries are a moving target, and the power bank seems to be the latest casualty. 10 years ago, power banks weren’t a problem on flights but now suddenly they’re a hazard everywhere, whether it’s your check-in luggage or your hand-carry. Most power bank manufacturers have treated this as someone else’s problem. RedMagic apparently decided it was worth a dedicated hardware button, and the Deuterium Power Card Pro is the result.

Built around a 25W wireless charging pad and a 45W wired output in a slim metal alloy chassis, the Power Card Pro also carries an H21 honeycomb-engraved aluminum body, a rectangular status display, and AI-assisted thermal management that RedMagic claims keeps surface temperatures in check during wireless charging. The one-touch flight mode cuts wireless transmission instantly, a feature small enough to overlook in a spec sheet and practical enough to matter the moment you actually need it at gate 34B with a boarding group breathing down your neck.

Designer: RedMagic

The design language here is unmistakably RedMagic. The H21 honeycomb pattern engraved into the anodized aerospace aluminum gives it a texture that reads as premium without trying too hard, and the chamfered 60-degree edges make it comfortable to actually hold rather than just nice to photograph. The Chinese character for deuterium stamped across the back ties it visually to the broader Deuterium accessory line, which RedMagic has been building out alongside its gaming phones and tablets. This isn’t a standalone product thrown together for a product launch cycle. It’s a piece of a larger ecosystem, and the design reflects that coherence.

The rectangular status display is a small but meaningful upgrade over the single LED dot indicators that most power banks still ship with in 2026, telling you exactly how much battery your power bank has left. Paired with the AI thermal monitoring, which RedMagic says manages a five-layer heat dissipation system in real time, the Power Card Pro is positioning itself as a power bank you can actually trust to make decisions intelligently rather than one that just dumps watts into your device and hopes for the best.

The 5,000 and 10,000 mAh capacity options keep the form factor choices honest. The 5,000 mAh variant will top up most modern smartphones once with room to spare, while the 10,000 mAh version is the one frequent travelers will actually want. Pricing and a firm release date for China are still pending, so how aggressively RedMagic intends to compete in what is already a crowded premium power bank segment remains to be seen. The feature set suggests they’re serious. The honeycomb aluminum suggests they want you to leave it on your desk even when you’re not traveling.

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Xiaomi Made a 6mm Magnetic Battery That’s Thinner Than Most Phone Cases

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Watching your phone battery slide toward single digits on a late commute is a familiar kind of dread. The usual answer is a chunky 10,000mAh brick plus a cable, great for weekend trips, but it lives in your bag rather than on your phone. You pull it out, plug it in, and wait, tethered to an accessory that feels more like emergency gear than something you want to carry daily.

Xiaomi’s UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank offers a different trade. It measures just 6 mm thick and weighs 98g, closer to a slim phone case than a battery pack. The 5,000mAh cell snaps onto the back magnetically and supports 15W wireless charging on Xiaomi 17 series devices, 7.5W on iPhones, and up to 22.5W over USB-C when you need a faster wired boost.

Designer: Xiaomi

That 6mm profile matters once you start carrying it. Most magnetic packs are comfortable for a few hours, but eventually feel like strapping a deck of cards to your phone. This one reads closer to a thin case, so the phone still slides into a pocket without turning into a sandwich. The aluminum alloy shell and fiberglass phone side keep it rigid and cool, with four LEDs and a button handling the basics.

The appeal becomes clear when you spend a day with it snapped on. You can top up during a train ride or while answering emails at a café, wireless charging happening in the background without cables snagging on jackets. The 5,000mAh capacity is not a weekend solution, but it rescues a modern flagship from the red and carries it through the evening without hunting for an outlet.

Charging behavior splits along ecosystem lines. Xiaomi’s own phones get the full 15W wireless speed, while iPhones are capped at 7.5W, which lines up with how Apple treats non-MagSafe Qi chargers. You can also plug a second device into the USB-C port for up to 22.5W, turning the pack into a tiny hub when you are carrying earbuds or a second phone that needs a quick wired charge.

Xiaomi built in a graphite sheet and dual NTC temperature sensors to manage heat, along with ten layers of protection covering overvoltage, overcurrent, and foreign-object detection. This is the quiet engineering that lets you forget the pack is there, rather than something you babysit, especially when it is charging wirelessly against glass and metal in a pocket or on a crowded train where airflow is minimal.

The UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank leans hard into comfort and daily carry, accepting a modest 5,000mAh capacity to hit that 6 mm profile. People who live in cities often bounce between power sources all day, and mostly need a safety net rather than a suitcase battery. This battery pack that feels like part of the phone instead of an accessory might be the more useful kind of upgrade, even if it means plugging in overnight.

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$28 Power Bank Has 55W Wired, 15W Wireless, and a Display

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Most power banks are either too bulky for a pocket or too slow to keep up with today’s fast-charging phones that demand high wattage for quick top-ups. If you’re tired of carrying bricks that weigh down your bag or waiting ages for a recharge during short coffee breaks, finding a power bank that’s both genuinely slim and powerful enough for modern devices can feel impossible in the current market.

The Cuktech 10 Air offers a fresh take on portable charging for everyday carry without compromise. With a 10,000mAh capacity, 55W wired fast charging, 15W magnetic wireless charging, and a built-in display, it’s designed to slip into your pocket and keep your phone powered up quickly. At just 1.3 centimeters thick and CNY 199 (about $28), it packs premium features into an affordable package.

Designer: Cuktech (via NotebookCheck)

At just 1.3 centimeters thick, the 10 Air is as slim as many modern smartphones, making it easy to stack with your device magnetically or slide into a bag without creating annoying bulk or weight. The magnetic pad attaches securely to MagSafe-compatible phones for cable-free charging on the go, while the smooth, rounded shell comes in silver or gold for a modern, minimalist look that complements any device.

The built-in TFT display is a standout feature that sets the 10 Air apart from generic power banks cluttering the market. It shows real-time battery percentage, charging status, and power mode, so you’re never guessing about your next top-up or wondering if your device is actually charging properly. The transparency is refreshing compared to blind LED indicators that most competing power banks use without context.

Inside, the 10 Air uses two 5,000mAh cells for a total of 10,000mAh, rated at 5,800mAh and 38.5Wh due to voltage conversion losses. Wired charging delivers up to 55W through the USB-C port, enough to get a Xiaomi 17 Pro to 67 percent in just 30 minutes, or an iPhone 17 to nearly 70 percent in the same timeframe without overheating.

Wireless charging offers 15W for MagSafe devices, perfect for quick top-ups without fumbling for cables when your hands are full or you’re on the move. The self-storing USB-C cable measuring 13cm adds convenience by keeping everything together in one package, while support for PPS, PD, and other protocols ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices from different manufacturers worldwide.

Cuktech’s OPC 2.0 worry-free charging system manages temperature intelligently, automatically stops charging when full, and protects battery health over time through smart algorithms and hardware monitoring. Hardware-level safeguards prevent overcharging, overheating, and short circuits, so you can leave your phone charging overnight without worry or anxiety. The power bank is airline-compliant at 38.5Wh, making it ideal for frequent travelers who cross borders regularly.

Whether you’re commuting, traveling internationally, or just need a slim backup for your phone during long days away from outlets, the Cuktech 10 Air fits naturally into modern life. The combination of genuine slimness, fast dual charging modes, magnetic attachment, and real-time display transparency makes it a compelling choice for anyone tired of bulky, outdated chargers.

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