PowerCore USB ports state while connected to a charger

[cohental2000]

I would like to know the PowerCore battery USB ports state while charging.
In other words, can I plug a phone into the PowerCore battery while it is connected a charger?
Charging my phone and the PowerCore battery at the same time?

Thanks,
TC

[cdarienzo1]

No, only the fusion 5000 has the circuitry to do so. All other anker portable batteries do not have this ability since it ruins the cells over time

[ndalby]

Seconding what @cdarienzo1 has mentioned, at present only the PowerCore Fusion has the ability to do pass through charging. More can be read about Anker’s decisions on this here;

Which portable chargers support Pass Through charging?

@mman454 In regards to your question, we actually made the decision to remove this function from our portable chargers. When pass-through charging, if there is a difference between the output of the wall charger and the input of the device being recharged it can cause the portable charger to rapidly power on and off. This increases charging times for both the portable charger and your device, risks causing damage to the battery cells and can significantly shorten the portable charger's lifespa…

[Antoine_Turpin]

It kinda ruins the purpose of the power bank to do so ^^
If you are close to a wall plug, why don’t you use it to directly charge your phone ^^