However, it can be hard knowing what to buy other people because there are so many accessories to choose from. So here’s a neat and handy gift guide to help you find the perfect gift.
GameSir X2 Pro Mobile Gaming Controller
If you’re shopping for a true mobile gamer, then the GameSir X2 Pro controller will be great. It works on both iOS and Android (you’ll just need to make sure to order the right controller for your operating system). This controller can extend to fit your phone, so you’ll be able to turn most phones into mobile consoles. It connects to the phone via the USB Type-C port, and it can even do pass-through charging. If you own an Xbox, then you’re in luck, as this is also an officially licensed Xbox controller as well.
Omnicharge Omni 20+
Power banks made for the everyday user are great. But if the person you’re buying for needs a lot more power to spare, Omnicharge Omni 20+ takes things to a different level. Not least of all, it supports up to 100W charging for those who need to charge more. And that it holds a lot more charge for those who need to charge more often. All for under $160 with a USB-A and USB-C charging cable included.
Showvigor Silicone Car Dashboard Phone Holder
If you need a car mount, but you need one that displays your phone in landscape mode, then here’s a product for you. The Showvigor Silicone Car Dashboard Phone Holder houses your phone on your dashboard in landscape mode. This accessory attaches to your dashboard and clamps down on your phone. What’s neat about this device is that you can adjust the angle that your phone is displayed. This makes it a lot easier to see your navigation apps like Google Maps.
mophie snap+ wireless vent mount
Staying in the same category, but for a gift guide entry that leans toward more sleek smartphone accessories is the mophie snap+. Coming from a well-known brand like mophie, this wireless charging mount is magnetic. And it supports snap and MagSafe cases too. So it’s a simple snap into the car’s air vent and then simply attaching the phone in place. Moreover, it includes the snap adapter and USB-C Car Adapter. So getting set up is, well, a snap. As far as the charging rate, that’s pretty good here too. In fact, for its just under $50 price tag, this wireless in-car mount charges up to 15W.
Anker 313 Wireless Charging Pad
If you’re in need of a new wireless charging pad, then this Anker 313 charging pad will suit you. This is an affordable product at just $19.99. At that price, this charger delivers 10W of power to your device. This will work for most devices, but these work best with most newer iPhones and Galaxy devices. It all depends on where your phone’s charging coil is. You’ll also need to know that you shouldn’t have anything on the back of your phone like a Pop socket or a magnet. Anker 313 Wireless Charging Pad
ZealSound Qi-Certified Car Charge Slim Pad Station Dock & Phone Holder
The last of the in-car smartphone-charging accessories in this gift guide takes things even further away from standard mounts. Working more similarly to how modern built-in in-vehicle charging works. And that’s because it’s a tray, meant to be placed on the dashboard, center console, or just about anywhere else the included USB QC 3.0 Adapter cable will reach. The tray, once a phone is placed inside, offers up 10W or 7.5W Quick-Charging, depending on the device in question. Or, at just under $25, serves to keep your smartphone from sliding around, at the very least. And the tray itself is designed with an anti-slip silicone pad underneath. So it’s not going anywhere either. Last but not least, the ZealSound Qi-Certified Car Charge Slim Pad Station Dock & Phone Holder features temperature control, surge protection, short-circuit prevention, and more. All to keep your device safe while in use.
ACEFAST GaN PD65W Fast Charger Hub
A lot of phones come out nowadays without a charger in the box, so why not buy someone a really fancy charger? The ACEFAST GaN PD65W is a fast-charging adaptor and USB hub. You can charge devices like your phone and even your Nintendo Switch with this charger. Not only that, but you can also use this charger to pass an HDMI signal. So, you can plug a phone into this charger and run an HDMI cable to a TV and display what’s on your phone.
Anker PowerPort Atom III
A more simple offering, conversely, costing just under $40, is the Anker PowerPort Atom III. As the branding here implies, this smartphone accessory is all about packing a lot of power into an incredibly small-sized adapter. According to Anker, it’s 15-percent smaller than an out-of-the-box MacBook charger. Measuring just 2.7 x 2.7 x 1.1-inches. Despite its small size, the GaN-powered Anker PowerPort Atom does, however, support USB-C PowerIQ 3.0 and USB-A PowerIQ 2.0. That equates to rapid charging at the highest available rate for just about any gadget. And at up to 60W charging, or up to 45W via USB-C and 15W via USB-A simultaneously, this is easily one of the best adapters money can buy.
Nekteck 100W USB C Charger
If multiple ports aren’t your thing or if you need more juice still, the Nekteck 100W USB C Charger is the next entry in our smartphone accessories gift guide. And its biggest selling point is right there in its name. Via the included USB-C to USB-C cable, this charger supports up to 100W PD 3.0 charging. That means this charger will charge up not just a tablet or phone. But also a laptop at a much higher rate than most other aftermarket adapters. And for under $37. GaN Tech & USB-IF Certified, this Nekteck charger’s safety features are also a big bonus. As is its foldable wall prongs and compact size. At just 2.64 x 2.64-inches despite its power. And measuring just 1.18-inches thin.
