Apple's Smart Battery Case Review (iPhone XS Max and XR)

**Smart Battery Case Review**

The Smart Battery Case is designed to provide users with an integrated battery and charging solution, making it easy to keep their iPhone charged throughout the day. The case features smart charging capabilities, which means that your phone charges first and then the case follows when it's completely managed for you. This feature allows you to charge both your phone and the case simultaneously using a powerful enough charger.

One of the most exciting features of the Smart Battery Case is its compatibility with Qi wireless charging. This means that you can wirelessly charge your phone while using the case, making it convenient to top up on-the-go. Additionally, if you use a wired and wireless charging method together, you can even charge both the battery case and your phone at the same time. The case also features a soft touch silicone exterior, which is grippy and nice to hold. However, some reviewers have noted that the case adds some bulk to the iPhone, making it slightly thicker and heavier.

When it comes to design, the Smart Battery Case is one of the better-looking battery cases on the market. Despite adding some size to the phone, people may not even notice that they're using a battery case. The case features a unique design with the charging port aligned to the bottom of the phone, making it easy to cover up when holding the phone. The speakers are still positioned at the top, and lightening accessories such as ear pods continue to work seamlessly.

The Microfiber lining treats your phone right, and the color options available are a lot to like. The Stormtrooper colors (black and white) are particularly stylish, but unfortunately, there's no option for matching this case with a brightly colored iPhone. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as many users may prefer to keep their phone's color intact.

One aspect of the Smart Battery Case that may be off-putting to some users is its price tag - $130. While it's not an unreasonable amount for an official Apple accessory, it's still a significant investment. Additionally, some reviewers have noted that the case can attract dust and dirt, particularly when compared to other battery cases.

Despite these minor drawbacks, the Smart Battery Case is undoubtedly one of the better battery cases on the market. Its smart charging capabilities, Qi wireless charging compatibility, and stylish design make it a must-have accessory for anyone looking to extend their iPhone's battery life. While it may not be perfect, this case is certainly worth considering for those who want to keep their phone charged throughout the day.

**Design and Build Quality**

The Soft Touch Silicone exterior of the Smart Battery Case is one of its standout features. The material provides a grippy surface that makes the case easy to hold onto, even when your hands are sweaty or damp. However, some reviewers have noted that the silicone can attract dust and dirt, which may not be ideal for those with clean freak tendencies.

The design of the Smart Battery Case is also worth mentioning. Despite adding some bulk to the iPhone, people may not even notice that they're using a battery case. The charging port is aligned to the bottom of the phone, making it easy to cover up when holding the device. The speakers are still positioned at the top, and lightening accessories such as ear pods continue to work seamlessly.

One thing that might be off-putting for some users is the fact that the Smart Battery Case is not water-resistant. This means that you can't drop your phone in the pool or use it in wet conditions without worrying about damage.

**Conclusion**

In conclusion, the Smart Battery Case is a solid accessory that provides users with an integrated battery and charging solution. Its smart charging capabilities, Qi wireless charging compatibility, and stylish design make it a must-have accessory for anyone looking to extend their iPhone's battery life. While it may not be perfect - including a higher price tag and some minor design flaws - this case is certainly worth considering for those who want to keep their phone charged throughout the day.

**Recommendation**

The Smart Battery Case is recommended for anyone who wants to extend their iPhone's battery life without having to carry around an additional power bank. It's particularly useful for users who spend a lot of time on the go, such as travelers or professionals who need to stay connected all day long. However, it may not be necessary for users who only need occasional charging boosts.

**Tips and Tricks**

One tip that I've heard from other reviewers is that you can charge both your phone and the battery case simultaneously if you use a wired and wireless charging method together. This means that you can top up on-the-go without having to wait for either device to finish charging.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey it's Chris and now that I've had some time to play around with and test out the brand new smart battery case for the iPhone tennis Max and for the iPhone 10 are it's time for me to weigh in with my opinion and this is just a battery case like what's the big deal what's there even to talk about well that's actually just like I've been doing in my recent reviews I'm gonna start off with what I liked then I'm gonna hit what I didn't like so much and then I'm gonna end with the section of things that just didn't matter at all the first thing that I like here is very obvious it's just the added battery life but look I don't care about the added talktime which increases to 37 hours on the max and 39 hours on the 10r I am probably most if not all of you who care more about the increase in Internet use which increases to 20 hours on the 10s and 22 hours on the 10r and video playback which increases to 25 hours on the max and 27 on the 10 R the next thing I like here and I really like it is the simplicity and minimalism there's no external lights or buttons on this battery case and that's awesome there's simply one status light on the inside of the case and when the case is on the phone you just check the battery life using the widget or the lock screen which is better than having to check a row of external lights for the battery percentage because this is a hundred percent accurate you know exactly how much battery you've got left and you don't have to guess what percentage equals what percentage of lights and this kind of deep I Oh s integration between an accessory and your phone is not something that you're gonna get with any other battery case so this is called the smart battery case for a reason smart charging which means your phone charges first and then the case actually which thing charges when is completely managed for you so you don't even have to worry about it so if you're using a powerful enough charger you could actually charge both things at the same time your phone will figure it out for you and yeah you can fast charge it with the USB PD compatible charger also awesome and new this year the case is qi wireless charging compatible which i'm very excited about and here's a tip i've heard that you can charge the battery case and the phone simultaneously if you use both a wired and why charging method at the same time I like the soft touch silicone its grippy it's nice to hold it's not perfect though but I'll get to that in just a minute and I'm gonna go ahead and include the looks here in this section while I'm covering the positives yes the looks and I know I said a long time ago that there's not a battery case on the planet that actually looks good and I stand by that but if you're gonna use a battery case then this one looks better than the others speaking of looks despite adding some bulk to your setup when you're holding it people probably won't even realize that you've got a battery case on and that's things to the hump being more aligned to the bottom this year and your hand just being able to cover most of that up Sam coming out the bottom speakers still sounds good and it doesn't angle up towards your face but I prefer that to a design with a bigger chin lightening accessories like ear pods still work it's super easy to install or remove the case and the microfiber lining treats your phone right and I'm liking the color options a lot its stormtrooper colors black and white you know I like that I've been saying that for years at the same time I'm sure there's some 10r owners out there that wish that there was a battery case that matched the color of their very colourful phone but sadly no which is as good a time as any to transition into talking about stuff that I actually didn't like quite as much first of all is the price 130 bucks definitely not chump change but I would rather pay 10 dollars extra over like a mo fee case to have this official Apple case with its smarts of course this case adds some bulk to your phone making it thicker and heavier duh but people who want a battery case already know that and they're prepared to deal with it I've seen some other reviewers saying that the extra bulk makes the case harder to hold or harder to use and that just hasn't been the case for me on the 10 art or even on the huge 10s max now remember I said I like that soft touch silicon feel well I do but both the black in the white cases tend to attract some dust and dirt you know like when you put it down you pick it back up and it's got some stuff you can feel it on there it's not a big deal but it's worth mentioning because it's impossible to keep a hundred percent clean when these two cases arrived in the mail one head zero percent charge and one had eight percent charge right out of the box and I've heard other people's have arrived similarly without much charge so this might not be like a great emergency purchase if you need to juice up when you're just on a trip or something there's one thing that just didn't matter at all to me not in the slightest and that's that this thing isn't water resistant so you can't drop it in the pool this is not the type of accessory that most iPhone users are probably going to require but I can definitely recommend it to people who do want or need a battery case this actually is going to become my day to day iphone tennis max case for the foreseeable future because I just want to know that I can get through the day and then some absolutely unquestionably but it's not gonna become my ten-hour case of choice it might but I use moment lenses and I use that phone to film a bunch of stuff for this channel and so I have to use the moment case for that in order for them to be compatible so like a phone without a battery case I'm dying to know what you think about the subject what do you think about these cases do you love them do you not would you get one would you not do you have one what do you think let me know down in the comments don't forget you can follow me I'm at daily tag spelled daily Tek on Instagram and Twitter and I'll catch you guys in the next video laterhey it's Chris and now that I've had some time to play around with and test out the brand new smart battery case for the iPhone tennis Max and for the iPhone 10 are it's time for me to weigh in with my opinion and this is just a battery case like what's the big deal what's there even to talk about well that's actually just like I've been doing in my recent reviews I'm gonna start off with what I liked then I'm gonna hit what I didn't like so much and then I'm gonna end with the section of things that just didn't matter at all the first thing that I like here is very obvious it's just the added battery life but look I don't care about the added talktime which increases to 37 hours on the max and 39 hours on the 10r I am probably most if not all of you who care more about the increase in Internet use which increases to 20 hours on the 10s and 22 hours on the 10r and video playback which increases to 25 hours on the max and 27 on the 10 R the next thing I like here and I really like it is the simplicity and minimalism there's no external lights or buttons on this battery case and that's awesome there's simply one status light on the inside of the case and when the case is on the phone you just check the battery life using the widget or the lock screen which is better than having to check a row of external lights for the battery percentage because this is a hundred percent accurate you know exactly how much battery you've got left and you don't have to guess what percentage equals what percentage of lights and this kind of deep I Oh s integration between an accessory and your phone is not something that you're gonna get with any other battery case so this is called the smart battery case for a reason smart charging which means your phone charges first and then the case actually which thing charges when is completely managed for you so you don't even have to worry about it so if you're using a powerful enough charger you could actually charge both things at the same time your phone will figure it out for you and yeah you can fast charge it with the USB PD compatible charger also awesome and new this year the case is qi wireless charging compatible which i'm very excited about and here's a tip i've heard that you can charge the battery case and the phone simultaneously if you use both a wired and why charging method at the same time I like the soft touch silicone its grippy it's nice to hold it's not perfect though but I'll get to that in just a minute and I'm gonna go ahead and include the looks here in this section while I'm covering the positives yes the looks and I know I said a long time ago that there's not a battery case on the planet that actually looks good and I stand by that but if you're gonna use a battery case then this one looks better than the others speaking of looks despite adding some bulk to your setup when you're holding it people probably won't even realize that you've got a battery case on and that's things to the hump being more aligned to the bottom this year and your hand just being able to cover most of that up Sam coming out the bottom speakers still sounds good and it doesn't angle up towards your face but I prefer that to a design with a bigger chin lightening accessories like ear pods still work it's super easy to install or remove the case and the microfiber lining treats your phone right and I'm liking the color options a lot its stormtrooper colors black and white you know I like that I've been saying that for years at the same time I'm sure there's some 10r owners out there that wish that there was a battery case that matched the color of their very colourful phone but sadly no which is as good a time as any to transition into talking about stuff that I actually didn't like quite as much first of all is the price 130 bucks definitely not chump change but I would rather pay 10 dollars extra over like a mo fee case to have this official Apple case with its smarts of course this case adds some bulk to your phone making it thicker and heavier duh but people who want a battery case already know that and they're prepared to deal with it I've seen some other reviewers saying that the extra bulk makes the case harder to hold or harder to use and that just hasn't been the case for me on the 10 art or even on the huge 10s max now remember I said I like that soft touch silicon feel well I do but both the black in the white cases tend to attract some dust and dirt you know like when you put it down you pick it back up and it's got some stuff you can feel it on there it's not a big deal but it's worth mentioning because it's impossible to keep a hundred percent clean when these two cases arrived in the mail one head zero percent charge and one had eight percent charge right out of the box and I've heard other people's have arrived similarly without much charge so this might not be like a great emergency purchase if you need to juice up when you're just on a trip or something there's one thing that just didn't matter at all to me not in the slightest and that's that this thing isn't water resistant so you can't drop it in the pool this is not the type of accessory that most iPhone users are probably going to require but I can definitely recommend it to people who do want or need a battery case this actually is going to become my day to day iphone tennis max case for the foreseeable future because I just want to know that I can get through the day and then some absolutely unquestionably but it's not gonna become my ten-hour case of choice it might but I use moment lenses and I use that phone to film a bunch of stuff for this channel and so I have to use the moment case for that in order for them to be compatible so like a phone without a battery case I'm dying to know what you think about the subject what do you think about these cases do you love them do you not would you get one would you not do you have one what do you think let me know down in the comments don't forget you can follow me I'm at daily tag spelled daily Tek on Instagram and Twitter and I'll catch you guys in the next video later\n"