#power bank rules

The International Civil Aviation Organization has approved new rules limiting power banks on flights to two per passenger and banning their use for charging during flights, which started on March 27, 2026. However, airline crew members may still carry and use power banks as part of their duties. Lithium batteries are commonly used in devices like phones and power banks, making them widely carried by passengers. Realme has somehow 0:47managed to fit a battery capacity that's 0:49closer to a power bank than a smartphone 0:52into a device that we don't mind using 0:53daily. It 9:54effectively allows the P4 power to 9:56function as a regular power bank, 9:58allowing us to charge accessories like 10:00earbuds, smartwatches, or even other 10:02smartphones. Instead 10:53of constantly checking battery 10:55percentage or carrying around a power 10:57bank, this phone simply keeps on going. Would you rather 11:58choose a phone that has less battery but 12:01more power or a power bank-like phone? Ever wonder if a smartphone can double as a power bank? Read more in our articles including "ICAO sets new power bank limits for air travel" and "Banks, e-wallets face new BSP rules on digital payment fees".