Apple's Smart Battery Case is available now -- and we think it's pretty good.
Yes, it has some junk in the trunk -- and the headphone jack situation is truly frustrating -- but if you're looking for a battery case for your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6S, it's a good option.
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But it's not the only option. Mophie -- who basically created the iPhone battery case market has a lot of different cases -- including the Mophie Juice Pack Air. And popular accessory maker Anker has its own Ultra Slim Extended Battery case.
So how do they compare with Apple's case? Let's take a look.
Apple Smart Battery Case
Mophie Juice Pack Air
Anker Ultra Slim Extended Battery Case for iPhone 6
Price
$99
$99
$39
Capacity (mAh)
1,877
2,750
2,850
How does it charge?
Lightning cable for both case and phone
Lightning cable for phone, microUSB for case
Lightning cable for phone, microUSB for case
Material
Soft fluoroelastomer
Hard plastic
Hard plastic
Headphone Jack Frustration Level
Moderate: iPhone EarPods work; adapter (sold separately) needed for Beats and many others
Light: Adapter needed for most headphones, but it's included
High: Adapter needed for most headphones
How much of a charge can I expect?
It basically doubles your battery life
You'll get about 150% more battery life
You'll get about 150% more battery life
iOS integration
Yes
No
No
Does it have junk in the trunk?
It has a bump on the back, yes
The back is curved, but looks like one piece
The back is curved, but looks like one piece
Let us know what you think of Apple's entry to the battery case market in the comments.
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