What you're actually getting here
Most magnetic power banks are a compromise. Either the wireless charging is a slow, tepid 7.5W that takes half a day, or the thing is so chunky it makes your pocket sag. INIU is pitching this as the slimmest 10000mAh Qi2 pack around, and honestly, that claim is what caught my attention.
Qi2 at 15W is the real deal for iPhone users. Not the watered-down MagSafe-compatible stuff, actual Qi2. That matters. You'll charge a modern iPhone meaningfully faster than with most third-party wireless banks.
The 45W wired output via USB-C is also a nice touch. Chuck it at a laptop or a tablet and it'll actually do something useful rather than trickle-charging at 18W like it's 2019.
Who this suits (and who it doesn't)
If you're an iPhone user who hates faffing with cables on the go, this is a pretty compelling little thing. Stick it on the back of your phone magnetically, shove both in your pocket, carry on with your day. Simple.
Android users get less out of it. Qi2 support is still patchy outside Apple's ecosystem, so you'd basically be using it as a wired bank with a slightly overengineered case.
One honest reservation: INIU isn't a household name, and at this price point the long-term battery cell quality is always a bit of an unknown. It's fine for a year or two, most likely. Just don't expect it to be your five-year companion.
The community heat on HotUKDeals is real though. 744 degrees is not nothing. People have clearly spotted something worth a second glance here.
