# Multifunctional Power Bank Batteries The Xiaomi Mi Powerbank Pro Charges Smartphones and Much More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-batteries References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/xiaomi-mi-10000-powerbank-with-usb-type-c-announced-07-02-2016/) & [en.miui](http://en.miui.com/thread-235721-1-1.html) When it comes to [power bank batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-portable-battery), there's certainly no shortage on the market, but few are quite like the all-new Xiaomi Mi Powerbank Pro. Featuring a 10,000 mAH battery inside, the Xiaomi Mi Powerbank Pro is one of the first power banks out there to feature [USB Type-C support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coreplus-power-bank). This comes after the brand recently released the Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone, which features the USB Type-C port, making it clear that the brand is shifting focus to the newer technology. The impressively priced Xiaomi Mi Powerbank Pro is outfitted with [nine layers of circuit protection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmx-solidsafe-5k), which enables users to charge a bevy of different devices without worry. Although currently only being made available in Asia, worldwide availability likely isn't far off. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **USB Type-c Support:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market power bank batteries with USB Type-C support to meet the growing demand for devices with this technology. - **Multifunctionality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create power bank batteries that offer multiple functionalities, such as wireless charging or built-in cables, to cater to consumers' increasing need for convenience. - **Enhanced Circuit Protection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop power bank batteries with advanced circuit protection systems to ensure the safe charging of various devices and enhance consumer trust. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with smartphone manufacturers and retailers to create power bank batteries that are specifically tailored to their devices, offering unique features and compatibilities. - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with telecom companies to develop power bank batteries that can be integrated into their networks, providing backup power solutions for their customers in emergency situations. - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with airlines, hotels, and travel agencies to provide power bank battery rental services or charging stations that cater to travelers' charging needs during their trips. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Efficient Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-charge-pro.md) - [High-Power Charging Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-starship-pro.md) - [Compact Capacious Tech Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-powerstation-pro-ac.md) - [Hybrid Professional Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-2-power-bank.md) - [Magnetic High-Power Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ravpower-10000mah-power-bank.md) - [High-Output Professional Battery Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/27650mah-power-bank.md) - [Industrial All-in-One Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aulumu-m10-multicharging-power-bank.md) - [MagSafe Graphene Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-power-bank.md) - [Qi-Enabled Fast-Charging Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuxiu-k1-ultra.md)