Hey everyone! I recently made the jump to the OnePlus 12R, and honestly, I’m blown away by the performance and that stunning display. But as much as I love the phone, I’ve run into a bit of a dilemma regarding the battery. While the 5,500mAh capacity is huge and usually gets me through a full day, I’m a heavy user who travels quite a bit for work, often spending hours in airports or on long commutes where wall outlets are either non-existent or always taken.

I’ve tried using my old 20,000mAh power bank that worked fine for my previous devices, but it’s incredibly frustrating to see it barely trickle-charging the 12R. I’m so spoiled by the 80W SUPERVOOC speeds from the included wall charger that waiting three hours for a portable charge feels like going back to the stone age! I know OnePlus uses a proprietary charging protocol, which makes finding a compatible third-party power bank a total headache. Most standard Power Delivery (PD) banks seem to top out at 15W or 18W on this phone, which just doesn't cut it when I'm trying to top up during a 20-minute layover.

I’ve been doing some digging and heard that some Oppo or Realme power banks might be cross-compatible because they share the same tech, but I’m worried about compatibility issues or potentially damaging the battery long-term. I really need something that can at least trigger a 'fast' or 'ultra-fast' charging state so I’m not tethered to a cable all day. Ideally, I’m looking for something relatively portable—I don't want to carry a literal brick in my laptop bag, but I need enough juice to get at least one or two full charges.

Does anyone here have recommendations for a power bank that actually supports SUPERVOOC speeds for the OnePlus 12R? Have you found any specific third-party brands that work, or should I just stick to the official OnePlus store options if they even have them in stock?