Federica Laricchia
Research expert covering the global consumer technology industry
Power banks and wireless charging - statistics & facts
Although we think of wireless charging as a relatively new invention, its origins date back to more than 100 years to Serbian American inventor Nikola Tesla. Wireless charging becomes very useful when wires are inconvenient, hazardous, or impossible, and increases the mobility, convenience, and safety of electronic devices for all users. Indeed, in today’s frenetic world, as device users are more and more on the go, power banks and wireless chargers increasingly become necessary for them, contributing to the growth of the global wireless charging market.
Similarly, charging pads and battery cases have become more popular in recent years. Battery cases are small power banks that, like a standard phone case, are attached to the rear side of smartphones. As is the case for power banks, both charging pads and battery cases are available with different battery capacities. Examples of battery cases are the Plus Cases Wireless Charging Battery Case and the ZEROLEMON Battery Case, both with a 10,000mAh capacity. Other very convenient devices include in-car wireless chargers, with the market offering many affordable options.
Wireless chargers: different types, sizes, and battery capacities
Nowadays, a wide range of wireless chargers are available for consumer electronics devices, especially smartphones that consumers always carry with and use most of the day. Power banks are among the most common – portable devices that supply power from their built-in battery usually through a USB port. The power bank market offers products of various sizes, with additional features and different battery capacities to adapt to the many smartphone models available. For instance, the Anker Prime 27,650mAh power bank has a 27,650mAh battery capacity, while iMuto 27,000mA has a 25,600mAh battery capacity.Similarly, charging pads and battery cases have become more popular in recent years. Battery cases are small power banks that, like a standard phone case, are attached to the rear side of smartphones. As is the case for power banks, both charging pads and battery cases are available with different battery capacities. Examples of battery cases are the Plus Cases Wireless Charging Battery Case and the ZEROLEMON Battery Case, both with a 10,000mAh capacity. Other very convenient devices include in-car wireless chargers, with the market offering many affordable options.
Market players: from tech giants to smaller companies
Many companies engage in the wireless charging market, from tech giants like Apple and Samsung to an array of smaller companies. Among these, Anker Innovations Technologies is the more established one in terms of revenue, followed by Belkin, Mophie, PopSockets, and PowerSphyir. Given that the wireless charging trend is set to become more prominent, it is likely that smaller companies will grow and that the above-mentioned tech giants will invest further in this market in a reality where being reachable and staying connected at all times has become a priority.
