The most important week in tech innovation is here, and ZDNET is working both on the ground from Las Vegas and remotely to cover the best of the best at the world’s biggest consumer electronics show: CES 2025.
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While CES is full of prototypes and far-out tech ideas that may not come to fruition just yet, it’s also packed with tons of tech that has already hit the market or will within the year. Some of ZDNET’s favorite tech (and our readers’ most sought-after) are mobile accessories.
Lucky for us, CES is already seeing some top brands like Anker, Satechi, ESR, Belkin, and others roll out brand new mobile accessories, from MagSafe batteries to nifty camera add-ons and more. Here are a few of our favorite CES 2025 mobile accessories so far. Just be sure to follow along as more products are released throughout the week and we update this list with all our favorites.
- Belkin Stage PowerGrip
Belkin’s new PowerGrip is a MagSafe phone accessory that incorporates both MagSafe wireless and wired charging, fun colors, and a nostalgic point-and-shoot design. It features a 10,000 mAh battery capacity, 7.5W magnetic wireless charging, USB-C output ports, a retractable USB-C charging cable, and an LED screen to show battery percentage. It comes in five colors — powder blue, sandbox, fresh yellow, pepper, and lavender — and attaches with MagSafe via a magnetic ring on iPhone 12 models or newer.
The PowerGrip will be available in May for an undetermined price.
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2. ShiftCam SnapGrip/SnapGrip Pro
Don’t want to wait for Belkin’s newest MagSafe camera accessory? ShiftCam has a similar option that’s already available to consumers. The SnapGrip<!–> and SnapGrip Pro–> offer top features like a stand configuration, MagSafe wireless charging, and a stabilizer and grip combo, too.
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The base model retails for $69, features 5W Qi standard wireless charging, a battery capacity of 3200 mAh, and a smaller power bank. The SnapGrip Pro retails for $89 and offers 15W Qi2 fast wireless charging as well as 5000 mAh of battery capacity. You also get a larger power bank and more output options. Both models are available in midnight or stone and can be configured to work with Android devices as well as iPhones.
ZDNET’s Sabrina Ortiz said the ShiftCam SnapGrip had a super strong magnetic grip, which made it easy to orient her phone vertically and still use the grip with ease.
The major difference between these and Belkin’s latest announcement? ShiftCam’s grips are already available for purchase (the Belkin PowerGrip is still a prototype and won’t be available until May 2025). However, Belkin’s grip will have more color options (five) upon release, sport a larger battery capacity (10,000 mAh), and include a built-in USB-C cord. We’ll provide more insights on both devices once Belkin’s PowerGrip becomes available to us.
3. Satechi OntheGo Power Bank and Stand (5K, 10K)
Satechi’s OntheGo Power Banks (5K and 10K) deliver 15W fast wireless charging to a plethora of devices, including the latest iPhone 16 and AirPods models. And if you’re an Android user, they are supported through a USB-C cable connection or wirelessly with a compatible magnetic sticker or case accessory.
These banks offer simultaneous charging for up to two devices through a magnetic connection for Qi-, Qi2-, and MagSafe-enabled devices or via the USB-C port for wired charging. According to Satechi, heat dissipation ensures your devices stay cool during charging, and pass-through charging capability allows users to keep their devices powered while docked, which is perfect for streaming, scrolling, video calling, and more.
Also: Satechi’s new MagSafe accessories charge all your mobile devices on the go
Like Satechi’s other accessories, OntheGo Power Banks feature premium vegan leather, a slim design, an LED indicator light, and more. The built-in stand configuration is adjustable up to 120 degrees in portrait or landscape mode.
ZDNET’s Sabrina Ortiz was impressed by how slim these packs were on the back of her phone when she saw them in person this week. Satechi’s OntheGo collection of travel charging solutions will be available at Satechi.com starting sometime between April and June (Q2) of 2025, with prices ranging from $70 to 100.
4. Sandisk Creator Phone SSD
High-resolution videos result in big file sizes, and you may struggle to find room for them if you have a ton of personal photos or apps on your phone. Sandisk’s solution: the Creator Phone SSD.
The Creator Phone SSD is a portable SSD that can directly save 4K-resolution, 60FPS Apple ProRes videos shot on an iPhone 16 Pro. The unit is durable too, sporting a tough silicone shell capable of surviving drops of up to three meters (about 10 feet) and a resistance rating of IP65. Plus, the drive isn’t compatible only with iOS devices; according to the company, it also works with Windows 11, Android 15, and MacOS Sonoma.
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Sandisk expects the new SSD to be available by Spring 2025, with prices starting at $110. If you can’t wait that long, the company has less portable alternatives, like the Creator Pro Portable SSD<!–>.
5. Torras PolarCircle Wireless Charger
The Torras PolarCircle is a wireless charger designed to ditch the heat. It uses advanced TEC semiconductor cooling to maintain optimal charging temperatures, prevent overheating, and ensure efficient charging. It’s also Qi2 certified and provides 15W wireless fast charging that maintains peak performance thanks to the devices’ cooling capabilities.
Plus, it’s also a 360-degree rotating stand, so you can charge and view at the same time — all hands-free. The Torras PolarCircle (recently released ahead of CES) is available on Amazon now<!–> for $43 (save $17).
6. ShiftCam Planck Portable SSD
ShiftCam also unveiled the Planck Portable SSD, a storage tool designed for content creators that the company calls “the smallest SSD ever made.” Weighing only 10 grams, the ShiftCam Planck is smaller than a credit card and achieves read and write speeds of up to 1050 MB/s. The Planck is great for 4K/120 ProRes recording from devices like the iPhone, ensuring that creators can capture, store, and transfer content easily. Of course, it’s drop-proof, IP65 water-resistant, and features USB-C for connectivity.
The Planck will come in 1TB and 2TB models and will launch on Kickstarter at the start of February for $125 for the 1TB version and $199 for the 2TB. It will become widely available to consumers in Spring 2025 at $189 for the 1TB and $299 for the 2TB.
7. Swippitt
The Swippitt, unveiled at CES, resembles a tissue box, except that when you insert your phone into the opening, it comes out in two seconds with a fresh battery. Here’s how it works.
To use the device, a user needs the Hub as well as the case, which Swippitt–>
refers to as the Link. On the case’s back is a battery, which — when inserted into the Hub — gets swapped out for another fully charged 3,500 mAh battery, ready to give you the juice you need for the day. Meanwhile, the depleted battery starts getting charged. The Swippitt will work with any phone as long as it has the proper Link case.
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The Swippitt Hub retails for $450 and each case is priced at $120. You can pre-order the device now on the Swippitt website and get 30% off all products, plus an additional CES promotion that takes $100 off the price of the Hub. That still places you at over $350 for a Hub and one case.
8. Anker 140W Wall Charger
The new Anker Charger 140W–>
is a four-port wall charger — three USB-C ports and one USB-A — with cables that hang vertically to prevent the charger from falling out of the outlet. According to the brand, this is the first Anker charger with a window display that showcases each port’s power output and gauges the remaining power in real-time.
To avoid overheating, the charger displays real-time temperature data on the display and uses AI temperature control. The wall charger, which uses GaN technology, retails for $90.
Also: Anker’s first wall charger with a display and new TSA-certified power bank roll out at CES 2025
9. Otterbox Phone Cases
No mobile accessories list is complete without phone cases, and Otterbox–> launched several new styles this week at CES. Outfit your phone with newly released designs, including patterns, prints, and solid color options. Many of Otterbox’s case options can be coupled with matching accessories from the brand, like phone wallets, watch bands, and beyond.
CES stands for Consumer Electronics Show, an annual event held every January in Las Vegas. It’s a tradeshow where tech brands, industry professionals, and more come together to share the latest and greatest technologies, the most innovative ideas, and more. This year, ZDNET has an extensive team on-the-ground covering all things CES.
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CES 2025 will occur in Las Vegas January 7-10, though lots of information on new products has already been announced ahead of the show’s official kickoff.
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