Xiaomi will launch the Power Bank 5i 67W in India on July 23, a 20,000mAh charger with a built-in cable that can charge laptops, not just phones. It can fully charge a MacBook Air M4 in one sitting and push a Xiaomi 15 from empty to 67 percent in half an hour, though only when it is doing one job at a time.
Xiaomi has not confirmed a price. Industry estimates point to somewhere between Rs 2,499 and Rs 2,999 (roughly $29 to $35), which would undercut UGREEN’s cheapest laptop-capable power bank in India by more than half.
A 20,000mAh Charger Built to Replace Your Laptop Adapter
The Power Bank 5i carries three 6,700mAh lithium-ion cells wired together for an equivalent 20,000mAh capacity. Xiaomi’s specifications page lists a 67W peak output on both the cable and USB-C port for the international equivalent, the Xiaomi 67W Power Bank 20000 (Integrated Cable). A USB-C cable is built into the case and tucks away when not in use, so travelers do not need to pack a separate cord.
At full output, the integrated cable can push a Xiaomi 15 from empty to 67 percent in 30 minutes. The same 67W is enough to fully recharge a MacBook Air M4 13-inch from the power bank’s own reserve, a job that most sub-Rs 3,000 power banks sold in India cannot do at all.
Xiaomi confirmed the July 23 India launch date on its own product microsite, though the page still withholds pricing. The device is Xiaomi’s first 67W power bank for the Indian market, roughly doubling the 33W ceiling that capped its previous top model, the Power Bank 4i 20000mAh.
Three Ports, but Only One at Full Speed
The Power Bank 5i ships with three ways to charge: the integrated cable, a second USB-C output, and a USB-A port. Each one supports fast charging on its own. Connect two devices at once, and combined output falls to a maximum of 15W.
| Port | Max Output (Solo Use) | Voltage and Current Profile | Protocols Supported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated USB-C cable | 67W | 5V/3A up to 20V/3.35A | USB Power Delivery 3.0 (PD 3.0), Programmable Power Supply (PPS), Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 (QC 3.0) |
| USB-C output (OUT2) | 67W | 5V/3A up to 20V/3.35A | PD 3.0, PPS, QC 3.0 |
| USB-A output (OUT3) | 22.5W | 5V/3A up to 12V/1.67A | QC 3.0 |
| All ports, combined use | 15W total | Shared across active ports | Varies by device |
That means a laptop drawing full 67W needs the power bank to itself. Xiaomi’s own guidance recommends sticking to one port at a time whenever a laptop is involved, and saving multi-port charging for lighter loads like earbuds, smartwatches, or a phone topping up overnight. The three-port pitch is real, but it is not a three-device-at-full-speed pitch.
Why Does 67W Matter More in 2026 Than It Did Last Year?
Because most laptops sold in India could not fast charge over USB-C at meaningful wattage until recently, and Xiaomi’s own India power banks had never crossed 33W. A government push toward USB-C charging on new laptops, first reported in 2024 with a compliance window closing at the end of 2026, is turning that port into the default just as Xiaomi ships hardware built to use it.
India’s power bank market has already been drifting toward USB-C and higher wattage. Counterpoint Research found that shipments cooled in 2025 as first-time adoption slowed, though overall market value held up on an upgrade cycle toward USB-C ports and 20W to 30W charging.
Separately, smartphone makers were required to adopt USB-C in India by mid-2025, with laptops following by the end of this year, according to reports citing government plans. If that holds, most new laptops sold in the country this year will carry a port the Power Bank 5i’s cable can actually drive at speed, rather than a barrel-jack adapter it cannot touch.
Xiaomi Prices Itself Below the Rs 7,000 Laptop-Charging Club
Until now, a power bank that could meaningfully charge a laptop in India meant paying a premium. UGREEN, a Chinese charging-accessory brand that sells directly to Indian buyers, lists its 100W Nexode power bank, a 20,000mAh model with three ports, at Rs 6,999 for the Indian market. Its 145W, 25,000mAh model runs Rs 8,399.
| Model | Capacity | Peak Output | Integrated Cable | India Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi Power Bank 5i 67W | 20,000mAh | 67W | Yes | Rs 2,499 to 2,999 (expected) |
| UGREEN Nexode 100W | 20,000mAh | 100W | No | Rs 6,999 |
| UGREEN Nexode 145W | 25,000mAh | 145W | No | Rs 8,399 |
Xiaomi’s expected range would sit at less than half of even UGREEN’s cheapest laptop-capable option, despite matching its 20,000mAh capacity. The tradeoff is peak output, 67W against UGREEN’s 100W or 145W, and no separate high-power port for charging a laptop and a phone at full speed simultaneously. Domestic budget brands have not gone near 67W either. Ambrane, one of India’s largest local accessory makers, sells its own 20,000mAh model with an integrated cable, but its fast charging tops out well below 67W, closer to the 20W to 22.5W range most Indian power banks still ship with.
The Cheaper End of India’s Power Bank Boom
Xiaomi already leads India’s power bank category, according to Counterpoint Research. But the same research shows the fastest-growing price band sits far below where the Power Bank 5i is expected to land.
- Rs 1,000 to 1,500 is the price band Counterpoint Research calls India’s current core growth zone for power banks, driven by compact, airline-safe models with dual USB-C ports.
- 20W to 30W is the charging range Counterpoint ties to 2025’s upgrade cycle, well short of the Power Bank 5i’s 67W.
- 37.6% of the global power bank market belonged to its top five brands, Xiaomi among them, in 2025, per 37.6% of the global market in 2025 tracked by Global Market Insights.
- 33W was the ceiling on Xiaomi’s own India power bank lineup before the 5i, set by the existing Power Bank 4i model.
Xiaomi’s calculation looks less like chasing India’s biggest volume segment and more like defending the top of its own lineup before a rival gets there first. Global Market Insights credits the company’s edge to tying its power banks to its wider catalogue of phones and smart-home gadgets, and to pricing high-capacity, fast-charging hardware for a mass audience rather than a niche one. The accessory lands a month before Xiaomi’s next big India date, the Redmi Note 15 Pro series launch scheduled for August 21, keeping the brand’s India news cycle busy through the rest of the summer.
This Power Bank Also Recharges Itself in Under Three Hours
Self-charging is the other half of the pitch. Both the integrated cable and the USB-C input can pull up to 65W, which brings the Power Bank 5i from empty to full in about two and a half hours when paired with a 65W-or-higher Xiaomi adapter. Older 20,000mAh power banks charging at 10W to 15W often need a full night to refill.
The unit is also built for carry-on travel. Its three internal cells are rated at 74.37Wh, and its labeled capacity for aviation purposes is 12,000mAh at 5V/3A, a converted figure that regulators use instead of raw cell capacity. Either number clears the 100Wh threshold most airlines use to allow power banks without special approval.
- Size and weight: 140 x 72 x 31.2mm and 415 grams, heavier than Xiaomi’s smaller power banks because of the added cells and cable hardware.
- Display: a digital screen shows remaining charge as a percentage rather than the rough LED bars found on most budget power banks.
- Protection: dual NTC temperature sensors and nine layers of circuit protection guard against overheating, overvoltage, and short circuits.
- Cable material: the built-in USB-C cable uses a high-elasticity TPU material sturdy enough to double as a carrying lanyard.
Everything above comes from Xiaomi’s own specifications and confirmed India launch materials. The one figure still missing is the price, and Xiaomi has held it back for the July 23 reveal at mi.com, Flipkart, and its own retail stores.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Xiaomi Power Bank 5i 67W charge non-Xiaomi phones and laptops at full speed?
Yes, for most modern devices. The ports run on standard USB Power Delivery 3.0, PPS, and Quick Charge 3.0 protocols, which iPhones, Samsung phones, and most USB-C laptops also use. The specific figure of 67 percent charge in 30 minutes is measured with a Xiaomi 15, though; other phones will charge at whatever ceiling their own fast-charging standard supports.
Can it fully charge a Windows laptop, not just a MacBook Air M4?
Not always. Many thin ultrabooks draw 45W to 65W and will charge at close to full speed. But Mordor Intelligence, a market research firm, notes that rising laptop shipments now expect USB-C output above 100W, so heavier workstations and gaming laptops will charge slower on this power bank or not fill up at all.
How long does the Power Bank 5i take to recharge without a 65W charger?
Considerably longer. The 2.5-hour figure only applies with a 65W-or-higher adapter plugged into the integrated cable or the USB-C input. A standard 18W or 33W charger would stretch that closer to the 8 to 10 hours typical of older 20,000mAh power banks.
Why is the Power Bank 5i rated at 12,000mAh for flights when it is a 20,000mAh battery?
Airlines and battery regulations rate power banks by usable output energy, not raw cell capacity. The 20,000mAh figure reflects the three internal cells at their own voltage, while the 12,000mAh at 5V/3A figure is the converted number used on the aviation label, which is why the two numbers do not match despite describing the same device.
Is the Indian version of the Power Bank 5i the same hardware as the global 67W Power Bank 20000?
The core specifications match, but the Indian unit carries a Made in India manufacturing tag confirmed on Xiaomi’s own microsite, while global units are sourced differently depending on the market. Functionally, buyers in India get the same 20,000mAh capacity, 67W output, and integrated cable as the international model.
