Anker Nano A1653 Power Bank, 5,000mAh with Foldable USB-C Connector

The built-in foldable USB-C connector lets you attach the Anker Nano directly to a compatible device, making a quick top-up straightforward without reaching for a separate lead. Its 5,000mAh capacity offers handy backup power for days out, commuting and travel.

Compact enough for a jacket pocket or handbag, it also comes with a 0.6 m USB-C to USB-C cable for charging through a cable connection.

Practical tips

For charging with the built-in connector, plug the Nano into a compatible USB-C device and hold the phone and power bank together, as recommended for this foldable design. The connector is not compatible with phone cases thicker than 4.9 mm, including cases such as OtterBox Defender. If you prefer a cable connection, the included 0.6 m USB-C to USB-C cable provides another way to connect compatible devices.

The product is listed for use with the iPhone 17, 16 and 15 Series, Galaxy S23 and S22 Series, iPad Pro and iPad Air, as well as AirPods and other compatible devices. For iPhone 12, 13 or 14 Series, the manufacturer specifies a USB-C to Lightning cable sold separately. This is useful if you want one compact charger for a mix of USB-C devices and have the appropriate connection for each.

What stands out

The built-in connector keeps the charging setup close to the device, while its foldable design tucks away when not in use. That makes it a practical alternative to a power bank that relies on a separate lead for every top-up. At 5,000mAh, it is geared towards portable backup rather than replacing a regular charging routine, keep it in a bag for the moments when a mobile phone or earbuds need extra power while you are out.

Anker also describes the exterior as made from 73% post-consumer recycled materials. For buyers who value recycled materials in a portable accessory, that gives the Nano a useful point of difference alongside its compact design. The USB-C to USB-C cable included in the box is 0.6 m long, so you can choose a cable connection when that better suits where the device is placed.

What to know

This is a rechargeable lithium-ion power bank with a 5,000mAh capacity and a foldable USB-C connector. The manufacturer describes its charging as bi-directional: the built-in USB-C connection can be used to charge devices and to recharge the power bank. ActiveShield 2.0 and a dynamic temperature sensor are also listed as part of its safety features.

Buyers often highlight its compact size and convenience for carrying around. Feedback on charging performance and durability is mixed, so the most useful way to assess its fit is by the practical details: a built-in connector for compatible USB-C devices, a cable option in the box, and a capacity suited to portable backup. If you regularly carry a larger power bank with a separate cable, this model takes a more compact, plug-in approach.

Should you buy it?

Choose the Anker Nano if you want a small power bank that can connect directly to compatible USB-C devices and slip into a pocket or handbag between uses. Its foldable connector helps keep the setup tidy, while the included cable adds flexibility for cable-based charging. For commuting, travel or keeping close at hand as a backup for a phone, tablet or earbuds, it brings portable 5,000mAh power in a particularly convenient format.