5 best phone accessories of CES 2026 from the practical to the weird

Date:
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Description:
Loads of exciting smartphone accessories were announced at CES 2026, and
these are the very best of them.

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CES 2026 is one of the biggest events in the tech calendar, and this year it has been home to a wealth of announcements, including phones, TVs,
projectors, laptops, and more.

But there were also loads of new accessories shown off, and below, weve highlighted five of the best accessories for smartphones that we first saw at CES 2026.

These cover everything from battery packs to chargers, controllers, and even an AI assistant. So read on and perhaps youll find just the accessory youve been waiting for. And for stand-out devices, check out the 25 best gadgets we saw at CES 2026 . 1. Loona Deskmate The Loona Deskmate (Image credit: Keyi Tech)

The Loona Deskmate is one of the more interesting and unusual smartphone accessories that we saw at CES 2026, as this essentially turns your phone
into an AI robot. Or at least, it does if you have an iPhone, as thats all
its compatible with.

If you do, then you can attach your phone to the Deskmate, which is essentially a MagSafe charging stand. But while your phone is attached, the Deskmates companion app will automatically run on it, turning your phones screen into an AI assistant, complete with a personality-filled face.

This assistant can set reminders, add things to your calendar, respond to voice commands, answer questions, provide suggestions, and integrate with the likes of Slack and email apps. The stand can also rotate and tilt, to make this feel more like a robot thats watching and engaging with you.

The Loona Deskmate isnt out yet, but a Kickstarter for it will be launching
in March, and it will cost under $300 (roughly 225 / AU$450). 2. GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron The GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron (Image credit: GameSir
/ HyperKin)

The GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron is a mouthful to say, but it could be a joy to use for any mobile gamers.

This collaboration between GameSir and Hyperkin is billed as "the world's first fully modular mobile gaming controller." So it can attach to your
phone, and you can change the included buttons and their layouts, with
options for things like dedicated GameCube, Nintendo 64, or fighting game controls. So whatever you want to play, theres likely to be a module to suit.

And while this is largely for phones, its arm can even extend far enough to attach it to the Nintendo Switch , Nintendo Switch 2 , and iPads or you can use Bluetooth to connect it to a PC.

Sadly, pricing and availability are yet to be confirmed, but we expect it
will go on sale soon. 3. Anker Nano Charger The Anker Nano Charger (Image credit: Anker)

A charger might not sound very exciting, but it becomes slightly more so when it has a screen, as this one does.

The Anker Nano Charger s display can show over 20 different interfaces, highlighting charge level, charging power, and what mode its using with the option of standard charging or a TVCertified Care Mode that can reduce
battery temperatures.

Display aside this is a compact 45W charger, with prongs that can be oriented in two different positions, so it can easily fit in most outlets.

Its designed primarily for recent iPhones and iPad Pro models though, and it sounds like some of the display features wont work if you plug something else into it.

If you like the sound of it, youll be able to buy this new Anker Nano Charger on January 20 for $39.99 though currently its only confirmed for the US. 4. Belkin UltraCharge Pro Power Bank The Belkin UltraCharge Pro Power Bank
(Image credit: Belkin)

Belkin used CES to unveil a number of new accessories, including an UltraCharge Pro Power Bank, which you can magnetically attach to your phone.

This 10,000mAh battery pack offers 25W of Qi2 wireless charging power or you can charge via USB-C at 30W. It has a tiny display to show the current capacity, and theres a built-in kickstand. But arguably the real highlight is that it has a second magnetic ring on it, so you can still attach magnetic wallets or other magnetic accessories to your phone with this attached.

Its TSA-approved, so you shouldnt have any issues flying with it, and its launching in select markets in February for $99.99 (around 75 / AU$150). 5. Baseus PicoGo AC22 Ultra Mini Power Bank The Baseus PicoGo AC22 Ultra Mini Power Bank (Image credit: Baseus)

If your priority in power banks is simply keeping them compact, then the Baseus PicoGo AC22 Ultra Mini Power Bank could be the device for you.

Despite having a hefty 10,000mAh capacity, this is only around the size of an AirPods case, so you can easily slip it in a pocket and not feel like youre carrying a brick around with you.

It also has a built-in cable and a display, and it can deliver 45W of
charging power, so this may be small but it sure sounds mighty. The Baseus PicoGo AC22 Ultra Mini Power Bank will be going on sale in February, for $59.99 (approximately 45 / AU$90).

TechRadar has been extensively covering this year's CES . Head over to our CES 2026 live news page for the latest stories and our hands-on verdicts on everything from 8K TVs and foldable displays to new phones, laptops, smart home gadgets, and the latest in AI.

You can also ask us a question about the show in our CES 2026 live Q&A and well do our best to answer it.

And dont forget to follow us on TikTok and WhatsApp for the latest from the CES show floor!



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