iPhone 5 Battery case Review: Protect Your Precious with the Best iPhone 5 Battery case

iPhone 5 is one of the most popular smartphones in today's market, but its popularity isn't because of a cost-effective price. iPhone 5 is one of the most expensive smartphones one could buy, but that hasn’t stopped millions from making such a pricy purchase. But with such a pricy investment, making sure no accidents will shorten its life expectancy is the best way to protect your financial resources on the long term.

The iPhone battery cases are designed to keep your device protected from scratches and if possibly even more damaging risks, as well as extend its battery life. iPhone users have been browsing for the best battery case ever and if they had a favorite for the previous smartphones, when it comes to iPhone 5, there’s some updating you need to do with your favorite battery case producer.

iPhone 5 Battery Case Overview

Choose from our top iPhone 5 Battery cases review, the one that matches the top-notch design of your device

The best iPhone 5 Battery case has to meet a lot more requirements than iPhone 4 battery cases. Since we’re talking about a pricier smartphone, you’d expect Apple to be even more careful with the exterior parts. But as it turned out, iPhone 5 is made of a much more durable material (aluminum), but that’s not scratch-proofed. However, the design is just as top-notch, so the iPhone 5 Battery case you’ll choose should be just as hip as the original back panel on your precious device.

Previous iPhone battery cases are not compatible with iPhone 5

You might attempt to use some of the older versions of iPhone battery cases, but resist the temptation since there’s no good that could come out of that. The battery case for iPhone 5 has to be designed so it matches the Lightning connector on your device. Apple has changed that for its newest iPhone, switching to an 8-pin adapter connector that requires a special kind of chip, that only Apple has the patent for. So, it’s a good idea you choose an iPhone 5 Battery case designed by a company that has Apple’s official OK.

Buy an iPhone 5 Battery case that extends your device’s battery life

Most iPhone users spend hours and hours with their device, checking out Facebook and Twitter, reading blogs and shopping online. And then there’s the chatting, the video calls, 4G LTE connectivity, Instagram and tons of other apps and games that impact the iPhone 5’s battery life differently. So getting more juice out of your iPhone 5 is an essential requirement. A battery case can extend your iPhone 5 battery life to almost double or triple of what you’d normally get on a single charge.

For now at least, the best iPhone 5 Battery case is the one launched by Shenzhen Esorun Technology Limited Company. The Esorun iPhone 5 battery life has been given Apple’s official authorization called MFI certificate, so it matches the new Lightning dock. It’s a fashionable battery case with a built-in 3000mAh Li-polymer battery you can charge using a Micro USB port with 5 pins.

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Best External Battery Packs: The PhoneSuit Power Core Micro for iPhone 5 Review

Recent releases of power products for iPhone 5 showed there’s a clear trend towards devices that are leaner, sleeker and thinner. Portable and ultra-compact or micro have become all the more popular in product descriptions and for once the selling pitch meets the fact. PhoneSuit has several power accessories for iPhone 5 that caught our eye and today we’re presenting you with a review for one of the best external battery packs for your smartphone, the PhoneSuit Power Core Micro.

The first thing we checked for was the mAh capacity and price ratio, which is impressive. For $80 you get an ultra-compact external battery pack with a capacity of 3500 mAh, which take it from us, it is quite a good deal, particularly for those of you not that keen on battery cases. Like other power accessories produced by PhoneSuit, this one also features Quick Charge Technology, Automated Power Management and Pass-through charging. This allows you to charge both your Power Core Micro battery pack and iPhone 5.

“The PhoneSuit Power Core Micro provides a durable, mobile, power source for connected individuals” reads the company’s press release. “Phonesuit’s philosophy has been to provide products which incorporate the best in design, technology and style. With PhoneSuit, you can take your power with you”.

The powerful 3500 mAh power core can charge 2 smartphones or provide 200 percent more power to your iPhone 5. The LED status meter keeps track of the power level in your device, each accounting for 25 percent in energy. When all the 4 lights are lit, it is indication the external battery pack is fully charged.

iLounge tested the PhoneSuit Power Core Micro battery pack for iPhone 5 and concluded it delivered 166% charge to a smartphone fully drained, recharged and drained again, “a comparatively efficient use of the 3500mAh cell inside”. And it does all this in an ultra-compact form, which makes it easy to carry it around in a clutch or backpack. The flat rectangle device is almost the same width and depth as the iPhone 5, but shorter by almost two inches.

There are some caveats though. For instance, the output is 1A which works fine for the iPhone 5, but it will take it considerably longer to charge an iPad. The price might also feel a bit too much seeing as you’re not exactly getting the most slender and easy to carry around solution. But, all in all, the PhoneSuit Power Core Micro battery pack is one of the most impressive external batteries for iPhone 5 and could be the right accessory for you.

http://www.phonesuit.com/power-core-micro-for-iphone-ipod-ipad-smartphones

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Phonesuit Flex Micro Battery Pack for iPhone 5 Review: Pocket-Size, Wireless Battery Pack and In-Built Lightning Connector

The main reason a lot of people are still holding back when it comes to buying an iPhone 5 battery case is the worry that the design will not match that of the sleek Apple lines, adding bulk and weight. For those of you interested in extending their iPhone 5’s battery life without actually getting a battery case, Phonesuit’s Flex Micro Battery Pack might just be the right power accessory. We’ve listed in the headline three very appealing features, although this pocket-size, wireless battery pack with in-built Lightning connector is a lot more than that.

At 7.3cm (L) x 2.1cm (W) x 2.1cm (H) the Flex Micro battery pack for iPhone 5 is no bigger than a thumb. Well, a large one, but even though quite a powerful tiny accessory and really easy to carry around in your pockets. In fact, it’s been advertised as being the pocket charger for iPhone 5, the first of its kind, “designed for daily use”.

For $69.95 you get quite a sturdy power accessory, made from “quality machined Aluminum and designed with no moving parts” and “built for maximum durability”. On the right side, the small battery pack features an Advanced Electrostatic Touch Button, a four point LED status meter and USB slot for the charging cable, which you can use to charge both devices at the same time.

The Phonesuit Flex Micro battery pack for iPhone 5 features quite an impressive mAh capacity, given its affordable price and size. The battery is 2600 mAh giving the user up to 18 hours of talk time, up to 22 hours video time and up to 90 hours music. It does charge your iPhone 5 in just 2 hours, the typical charging rate being at 1 percent per minute. Basically, it is the kind of accessory that really lives up to the expectations and being so easy to fit in your pocket, you can actually take it with you everywhere you go and have it at hand when you’re in need of a battery boost.

And I almost forgot the most appealing part of this wireless charger: it fits even though your iPhone 5 is wearing a skin or a slim case. Phonesuit explains it is the “unique connector step design (that) allows it to fit over many existing slim iPhone 5 cases”. It also doesn’t make it a hassle to use your phone with the battery pack. All in all, the Phonesuit Flex Micro battery pack for iPhone 5 is a great power device, quite affordable and capable.

http://www.phonesuit.com/phonesuit-flex-pocket-charger-apple-iphone-ipod

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Review and Price Analysis for the $129.99 Duracell Powermat TravelMat Wireless Charging Device for iPhone 5

A recent announcement by AT&T has laid the ground for the future of mobile chargers, requesting all of its device suppliers to deliver wireless charging solutions by 2014. Qi (pronounced “chee”) has become the standard for mobile wireless charging solutions and while Samsung and Apple are the only one of the most popular vendors to haven’t join the Wireless Power Consortium it is evident that power mats will soon be charging all of our portable devices. Duracell Powermat has already released a wireless charging mat for iPhone 5, called TravelMat.

Earlier this month, Duracell began selling three wireless charging accessories for iPhone 5 that can all work together or individually to power-boost your device. TravelMat is designed as “the essential travel companion”, featuring a “high-capacity battery and wireless charging pad” that works with their Duracell Powermat case for iPhone 5. It works without much hassle, because all you have to do is lay it down, place your iPhone over it and wait for it to deliver a full charge.

The Duracell TravelMat for iPhone 5 sells individually for $129.99 and since it works only with the Duracell Powermat case, this is one accessory purchase that can easily get expensive. Seeing as it is a first-time wireless charging solution for iPhone 5, the price isn’t exactly over the top, not to mention it features a 4200 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion prismatic battery that works both with your iPhone 5 and a Samsung Galaxy S3, not to mention all devices with an USB port.

In terms of aesthetics, the Duracell TravelMat isn’t all that bad looking, although it is considerably bulky for a wireless charging mat (5.26”H x 2.39”W x .73”D and 5.82 oz). On one of the sides it features a one-touch power button and a battery level indicator. The product is available in either black or white and features a copper detail, a reminder of the Duracell color scheme.

The second-generation TravelMat is already in the works. Duracell Powermat is preparing a TravelMat that will not only be able to wirelessly charge your iPhone, but also allow for data transfer thanks to a digital layer placed over the inductive surface. If you’re too eager to wait for other wireless charging devices to be released and you can spare the money, then buy the Duracell TravelMat and compatible case. Such solutions are already being put in place by companies such as Starbucks (in Boston), McDonald’s (Europe) and as of 2014 AT&T.

http://www.duracellpowermat.com/powermat/iphone5.html

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Will Apple Release an iPhone 5 With Built-in Wireless Charging?

Wireless charging devices, either via a magnetic induction pad or by using resonance charging, are going to become just as familiar as cases in the upcoming years. Some devices, like the Nokia Lumia 920, a Windows 8 smartphone, features built-in wireless charging which gets rid of all the wires. As a matter of fact, by now products from 120 companies have been certified as being compatible with wireless charging technology and the only questions remains is Apple going to release an iPhone 5 with built-in wireless charging?

It’s become obvious that Apple is either focusing on releasing a whole new and exciting mobile technology or it is just not able any longer to keep up with competition. It has missed a few first-time technologies, whereas competitors have become all the more visible in a market where just two years ago Apple was the standard. The wireless charging capacity is just the latest to make the list of missed opportunities.

Ken Dulaney, analyst with Gartner, told Computerworld.com that Apple is betting too much solely on brand popularity, and they risk doing the same with wireless charging as they did with micro USB connectivity. “Apple is not always first to technology. I am not therefore surprised. Google and Nokia/Microsoft have been shown to be far more aggressive” in terms of innovative technology releases. While differentiating a brand is a good way of drawing attention it’s also the kind of strategy that pushes consumers even further away.

As for wireless charging or the Qi technology, although there are today 8.5 million such devices sold worldwide, Apple doesn’t seem to be supportive of that. “This means that as Apple falls behind in a number of technical areas there will still be value propositions for the other platforms to offer. This is a good thing. It gives us choice and competition” the Gartner analyst concludes.

But just a few days ago, a report via the DigiTimes reads that Apple is actually considering the release of an iPhone 6 with built-in wireless conductive charging. Apparently, unnamed sources told the website “Apple is likely to adopt the wireless charging technology developed internally, but it remains unknown if the next-generation iPhone will come with built-in wireless charging capability or with other attached accessories”.

In the meanwhile, while you’re waiting for yet another of the numerous Apple rumors to be confirmed, you can put your iPhone 5 in a battery case that comes with a wireless charging mat. The product is called Duracell Powermat PowerSnap Kit and it costs $99. We’ve reviewed it too and we recommend you get the whole kit and not buy items individually to get the most of your buck’s worth.

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