Belkin Launches Hybrid Camera Grip and Power Bank

[MacRumors]

Belkin today announced the launch of the Stage PowerGrip, an accessory that pairs a camera grip with a power bank.

The PowerGrip includes a 9,300 mAh battery that can provide a full charge to Apple's iPhones. Included magnets allow it to attach to the back of a MagSafe-compatible iPhone.

It can charge at 7.5W wirelessly, but plugging an iPhone in with the included retractable USB-C cable speeds up charging. With the wireless charging capabilities, the included cable, and an extra USB-C port, up to three devices can be charged at one time. The charger is limited to 15W total, so it's best used to charge an iPhone and smaller devices like an Apple Watch or AirPods.

The PowerGrip connects to an iPhone over Bluetooth, and a button on it can be used as a camera shutter button for snapping photos. It can be used in multiple orientations for filming, or it can serve as a stand. There's also a connector so it can be attached to a tripod mount. A digital display provides a readout on remaining capacity.

Belkin's Stage PowerGrip can be purchased from the Belkin website or from Amazon.com for $80.

Article Link: Belkin Launches Hybrid Camera Grip and Power Bank

 

[Unregistered 4U]

I thought it looked familiar.

SnapGrip Pro*

Magnetic. Ergonomic. Powered. SnapGrip Pro is a MagSafe-compatible mobile grip with wireless charging and a tactile Bluetooth shutter. Its compact, travel-friendly design offers stable, ergonomic shooting on the go — perfect for creators who want to shoot, charge, and share without missing a beat.

www.shiftcam.com

More battery capacity on this one, though.

 

[guzhogi]

Would love to see it include an internal SSD so that the iPhone could also record ProRes video to it.

 

[Digidesign]

Glad to see more solutions in this category. The snap grip pro has so many complaints for something that seems so straightforward.

 

[subjonas]

This might be more interesting to me if it could somehow fold down flatter to fit less intrusively in a pocket or small bag. Probably most power banks are flat-shaped (as opposed to cylinders etc), which is generally better for portability, and while I would appreciate better grip/ergonomics while taking pictures with my phone, it's not a huge issue to the point that I'd be willing to carry a bulky oddly/shaped device to correct it. It's more like, if my power bank that I'm carrying anyway could also transform its shape to improve picture-taking ergonomics, then I'd probably buy that one over one that doesn't.

Probably not a simple engineering feat though.

 

[applefan8254]

Regarding magsafe accessories, Apple should make a version of it's iPhone air magsafe battery but with a dslr camera like the xiaomi modular optical system

Example -

also, it'd be nice if they would make a magsafe detachable version of their upcoming foldable that can snap apart and snap together in one second, when we don't want or need the extra bulk, or when we want the extra screen real estate

 

[subjonas]

Regarding magsafe accessories, Apple should make a version of it's iPhone air magsafe battery but with a dslr camera like the xiaomi modular optical system

Example -

also, it'd be nice if they would make a magsafe detachable version of their upcoming foldable that can snap apart and snap together in one second, when we don't want or need the extra bulk, or when we want the extra screen real estate

I've been waiting for modular iPhones/cameras. Our current camera phones are so bulky as phones yet so limited as cameras (albeit the progress within the limitations has been amazing). I've been quite frustrated by this. I would even be willing to have a dedicated phone AND dedicated camera if they were both as ultra portable as possible and synced somewhat easily. Apple's new iPhone Air helps with half of that equation, but the problem is the ultra portable camera market is desolate. Modularity might be my only hope, but fortunately it's also potentially more ideal. Really glad Xiaomi took this step; I hope it's very successful.

 

[Hank001]

I thought it looked familiar.

SnapGrip Pro*

Magnetic. Ergonomic. Powered. SnapGrip Pro is a MagSafe-compatible mobile grip with wireless charging and a tactile Bluetooth shutter. Its compact, travel-friendly design offers stable, ergonomic shooting on the go — perfect for creators who want to shoot, charge, and share without missing a beat.

www.shiftcam.com

More battery capacity on this one, though.

I'll see your ShiftCam and raise you with a Leica:

$329 Leica Lux Grip Is a Premium MagSafe Camera Grip for iPhone

A premium price to pay for what looks like a very nice iPhone grip.

petapixel.com

 

[turbineseaplane]

I'll see your ShiftCam and raise you with a Leica:

$329 Leica Lux Grip Is a Premium MagSafe Camera Grip for iPhone

A premium price to pay for what looks like a very nice iPhone grip.

petapixel.com

$329 for a grip ... with no additional/better lenses?

Have they lost their mind?

 

[funkright]

$329 for a grip ... with no additional/better lenses?

Have they lost their mind?

welcome. to. Leica

 

[Hank001]

$329 for a grip ... with no additional/better lenses?

Have they lost their mind?

That's not all:

The Leica Lux app is free to download, but users must pay a premium for complete access to all the app’s features. It is $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually. However, those who shell out for the new Leica Lux Grip will receive one free year of the Leica Lux app.

‎Leica LUX - Pro Manual Camera

‎Leica LUX is the first professional photo app developed by a camera manufacturer. The innovative app sets a new standard in smartphone photography, letting you take pictures with the iconic Leica Look – using your iPhone. ALWAYS AT HAND Leica LUX brings the captivating Leica experience...

apps.apple.com

Also saw a review:

It's Okay, but i wish i didn't buy it​

Posted by Cody on Oct 1st 2025


After a few months of use, I wish I had never purchased the Lux Grip. The Grip has had its fair share of charging and connectivity issues. The Leica App isn't as intuitive as it could be, and I often wonder if the quality is any better than that of the native iPhone camera app. If this grip worked with the iPhone camera app, I'd be more inclined to use it. As a camera lover, this has underwhelmed me and is now collecting dust. I wish I had my money back.

 

[yabeweb]

Bought one on tema that has a light and a mirror for selfie was as well, a detachable shutter button for long distance use for 14 bucks.

 

[svish]

Should have supported much higher wireless charging speeds. But product is interesting and there might be customers ready to buy this one. Price seems ok.

 

[_barat_]

Would be nice if the "ring" would be a soft lamp which is also stronger as a "flash" than this one on the iPhone.
Also - is there an on/off button when it comes to charging? Like I don't want it to charge the phone each time I attach it to this accessory.
There's a potential, but they need to polish it.

 

[SoupyTwist]

Has anyone who's used one of these types of grips on a 16 Pro onwards know if it makes using Camera Control uncomfortable?

 

[Osxguy]

So... we really want a phone we can hold.. -- Apple Hang on.. Let's make it thinner.. but wait.. we kinda want it affordable. --- Apple Wait just a minute lets takes some functions out of it including (haha) the one thing the iPhone is known for lenses and make it.. well. .. We'd also like a longer batter life. --- Apple No no no..

 

[macduke]

Reminder: Belkin is the company that refused to patch severe network exploits in their WeMo HomeKit smart switches just a couple years after they stopped selling them. They told us to pound sand on the many switches I had to toss out as e-waste and repurchase from Eve which were also way more reliable and fast using Thread. For that reason I refuse to ever purchase a Belkin product again and try to bring it up on here every time they come out with some new product! Belkin can eat my entire ass.

 

[Kottu]

Regarding magsafe accessories, Apple should make a version of it's iPhone air magsafe battery but with a dslr camera like the xiaomi modular optical system

Example -

also, it'd be nice if they would make a magsafe detachable version of their upcoming foldable that can snap apart and snap together in one second, when we don't want or need the extra bulk, or when we want the extra screen real estate

I have an old Sony QX100 camera. Back when I had my iPhone 12 Pro Max, I ordered a MagSafe magnet ring from Amazon, attached it to the camera, and used it a few times. Unfortunately, Sony’s app was pretty poor. Still, in some situations, the QX100 could take better photos than the iPhone. If Sony brought it back with MagSafe support and a much better app, I’m sure many people would buy it.