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Mophie's Upcoming Juice Pack Air is First Qi-Certified iPhone X Charging Case
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According to the Wireless Consortium page (https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/products/details/2398/juice-pack-air-for-iphone-x), the mophie case is a "Power Class 0 Receiver", with a "Maximum received power" of 5W.
For comparison, mophie's "wireless charging base" is listed as a "Power Class 0 Transmitter" (https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/products/details/2225/mophie-wireless-charging-base).
So, the battery case itself gets charged wirelessly ("receiver"), and the case charges the iPhone (presumably) through the lightning port.
For comparison, mophie's "wireless charging base" is listed as a "Power Class 0 Transmitter" (https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/products/details/2225/mophie-wireless-charging-base).
So, the battery case itself gets charged wirelessly ("receiver"), and the case charges the iPhone (presumably) through the lightning port.
I think the market for iPhone battery cases is going to die for just those reasons. The X gets such good battery life and wireless charging is so easy, that I think there will be less need for them as well. Mophie may sell enough of these, but there won't be as many as in prior years.
They’re never quick. iPhone 6 took 4 months. iPhone 7 was the same physical shape as the 6 with the only difference being the camera area. That one took 3 months. Now we’re on the X and it’s been 4 months now and not a single word directly from them regarding any case. They’re notoriously slow getting their product out.
I have used many power cases during the years and also had different brands and also no names.
With one no-name case, the mechanical battery switch was bad after about 1 year, with another case the battery died too soon. Mophie is for sure one of the more expensive options. However with the wireless force case, you can keep an older iPhone a year or two longer in operation than usual. That is a big benefit for me, especially since I do have heavy iPhone use on the road.
The other thing is the better water protection for iPhones that are not waterproof. I would have destroyed my iPhone 6 in Indonesia for sure, if I would not have had my mophie battery case with me. I also do enjoy the magnetic holder for the car interior a big deal. - This is one of the best features I think. In my opinion there is no better case out there, if you can live with a thicker and larger case. Keeping in mind that the iPhone X in Europe costs a whopping 1320 Euros, I really can justify that additional protection.
With one no-name case, the mechanical battery switch was bad after about 1 year, with another case the battery died too soon. Mophie is for sure one of the more expensive options. However with the wireless force case, you can keep an older iPhone a year or two longer in operation than usual. That is a big benefit for me, especially since I do have heavy iPhone use on the road.
The other thing is the better water protection for iPhones that are not waterproof. I would have destroyed my iPhone 6 in Indonesia for sure, if I would not have had my mophie battery case with me. I also do enjoy the magnetic holder for the car interior a big deal. - This is one of the best features I think. In my opinion there is no better case out there, if you can live with a thicker and larger case. Keeping in mind that the iPhone X in Europe costs a whopping 1320 Euros, I really can justify that additional protection.
And none of those cases are MFI approved. Apple just released the MFI guidelines for the iPhone X. That's the main reason why it takes so long for battery cases to be released
Agreed. I'd rather have a wire running from the phone to a battery in a pocket on the odd occasion that I need it, instead of having my phone be bulkier and heavier 100% of the time with a battery case.
I don't understand why these products still have this ugly chin and need to connect to the lightning port.
Now that we have Qi charging, I expect battery packs to be able to feed power inductively. No one wants a product that looks like this.
Now that we have Qi charging, I expect battery packs to be able to feed power inductively. No one wants a product that looks like this.
Seriously, the battery on the iPhone X is so fantastic that I can’t see the market for battery cases being that high in demand. Having had to deal with my iPhone 6 Plus’ battery running out mid day, the iPhone X’s battery seems impossible given the size of its screen and internal power. I’ve just stopped having battery anxiety and often don’t even care to plug it in overnight. It’s amazing. A quick 30 minute charge brings it to 80% and a full charge will last me all day so I can’t see iPhone X users ever needing a battery case unless their work requires uninterrupted all day use.
I like the dual purpose it serves, a case and a battery charger all in one. I'll have to check out the reviews from those who already them.
I have owned a version of this case since the iPhone 4.
THEY ARE THE WORST!
Cheep protection and corruption of battery on original phone is all I ever experienced. And all within the first 6 months using.(And I don't abuse my phones)
Not to mention the mini USB port if I wanted that I would of bought an Android.
Fast forward to a Xmas 2016 gift, a no name with an Apple connection and a kickstand support.
At less than 50.00 it's still going strong after 2 years.
THEY ARE THE WORST!
Cheep protection and corruption of battery on original phone is all I ever experienced. And all within the first 6 months using.(And I don't abuse my phones)
Not to mention the mini USB port if I wanted that I would of bought an Android.
Fast forward to a Xmas 2016 gift, a no name with an Apple connection and a kickstand support.
At less than 50.00 it's still going strong after 2 years.
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I had a case last year for my 7 Plus that was very thin and it almost doubled my battery life.
Some of these replies make me incredulous. iPhone X best battery life? Being on iOS 11 is killing mine - I've never seen worse battery drainage on a phone. My iPhone 6s Plus battery lasted far longer than my current iPhone X does.
As for cases, I like my apléos gear iPhone X Battery Charger case - 3000 mAh battery, AND it has a Lightning connector - my in-ear Westone UM2s using the nice small 1/8"-to-Lightning adapter work perfectly with it! Unfortunately they yanked it from Amazon due to a "design flaw" with rubber around the Lightning connector. Hopefully a new & improved model will replace it, but I'm not holding my breath.
As for cases, I like my apléos gear iPhone X Battery Charger case - 3000 mAh battery, AND it has a Lightning connector - my in-ear Westone UM2s using the nice small 1/8"-to-Lightning adapter work perfectly with it! Unfortunately they yanked it from Amazon due to a "design flaw" with rubber around the Lightning connector. Hopefully a new & improved model will replace it, but I'm not holding my breath.
I have many users that use battery cases. They are away from power and on their phone A LOT. So as someone said it is a niche market, but there are people out that that need them.
That is some heavy usage to jam through an iPhone X. But I guess some folks do it. And, of course, if you are in bad cell coverage that will drain your battery.