**The Apple Smart Battery Case: A Review**

I recently got my hands on the new Apple smart battery case, specifically designed for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. As someone who's always been on the hunt for a reliable and efficient battery case, I was excited to put this device to the test.

The first thing that caught my attention was the LED notifier on the back of the case. It's a feature that Mophie, another popular battery case brand, has also offered in the past. When you press the button on the case, it tells you how much battery is left, which can be a real lifesaver when you're running low on juice. However, I was disappointed to find that this feature isn't available on iOS devices – even with software updates. Apple could really benefit from adding this feature in the future.

The battery sizes for the iPhones before putting a case on are what matter most. On the iPhone XS, there's a 2658 milliamp Hour battery, while on the XS Max and XR, it's 3174 milliamp Hours. These numbers might seem insignificant to some, but trust me, they make a difference.

The Apple smart battery case comes with a soft touch feel, power button on the side, mute switch, volume buttons, lightning jack, and speaker cutouts. Vertical cameras are also supported, which is a must-have feature for many users. However, the only color options available are black and white – a stark contrast to Mophie's colorful offerings.

One of the standout features of the Apple smart battery case is its wireless charging capabilities. Of course, it's already built into the XR, XS, and XS Max models, but why not include it in the case itself? It's a feature that I've always wanted, and now I have it. However, I did find the user interface to be somewhat confusing – knowing when your phone is charging and when the battery case is charging can be tricky.

Another feature that sets Apple apart from Mophie is the lay on the per table protection. It's a small detail, but one that makes a big difference in real-world scenarios. If you drop your phone face down, nothing will really happen – it's like wearing a protective shield. And if you do this repeatedly on rough surfaces, the silicone material will wear over time.

But does it make a difference? That's what I'm still trying to figure out. While Apple has certainly improved its battery case game with the smart battery case, I still prefer Mophie's offerings – they offer more milliamp Hours and are generally cheaper.

In the end, it comes down to personal preference. If you're an iPhone user who values convenience and style, then the Apple smart battery case might be the perfect choice for you. But if you're looking for a reliable and efficient battery case that won't break the bank, Mophie is still my top pick.

**The Verdict**

Overall, I'm impressed with what Apple has done with its new smart battery case. The wireless charging capabilities and lay on the per table protection are major wins in my book. However, I do wish it came in more colors – black and white just isn't enough for me. And while it's clear that Apple has put a lot of thought into this device, there are still some features that Mophie offers that make them the better choice.

If you're considering getting an Apple smart battery case or have already got one, I highly recommend checking out their return policy. It's nice to know that you can take it back hassle-free if it doesn't meet your expectations.

**The Battery Life**

One of the most important features of any battery case is its ability to keep up with your device's power needs. The Apple smart battery case has a few tricks up its sleeve, including an 98% battery level when plugged into your iPhone. This is certainly impressive – but it's not just about the capacity.

The battery life of the Apple smart battery case will vary depending on how you use it and what kind of activities you're doing. However, I was pleased to find that it lasts a long time on a single charge. Whether you're using your phone for gaming, browsing, or watching videos, this case has got you covered.

In comparison to Mophie's offerings, I found the Apple smart battery case to be slightly less efficient in terms of milliamp Hours. However, the difference is hardly noticeable – and it's worth considering the overall value proposition that Apple offers.

**Conclusion**

As I said at the beginning of this review, if you're an iPhone user who values convenience and style, then the Apple smart battery case might be the perfect choice for you. But if you're looking for a reliable and efficient battery case that won't break the bank, Mophie is still my top pick.

The Apple smart battery case has its pros and cons – but overall, it's a solid device that offers wireless charging capabilities and lay on the per table protection. While it may not be perfect, I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who needs a new battery case for their iPhone.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en- Hey rescue guys,welcome back to Tech Smartfor the second video in 2019.I promise, I'm notgonna say it after this,but it's been a kind of a crazy year.We were just at CES last week.If you guys missed thatvideo, it's right up there.Apparently a lot of you guys missed it,'cause we have three million subscribers,barely got 100,000 views.I'm just basically tired of seeingthe Tech Smart is dead comments,'cause, well Evdo we tell them whywe're making one, do we?(sad orchestral music)All right, it's for views.It's for views.So yeah, basically Tech Smart's not dead.Had a pretty solid December.It's 2019, January.We're kicking it off with a banger,that I somehow got early access to,so here we go, story time.By the way, if you guys miss any of it,it's on the Instastory, and Snapchat,but here we go.My buddy told me he got theiPhone XS Max battery case.That's right.This case has been rumored for 18 months.I think I have wanted itfor basically two years.They need to stay on top of this.That's right Apple.The battery cases really do matter.You see that hair flip there I have.That's how serious this is.You know it, I know it.Battery cases are important,and I'm a power user, you'reprobably a power user too.Let me know in the comments if you're not,and this might not apply to you.The reason why it's a big deal,is when Apple makes a battery case,that kinda sets the standardof what can be done,what kinda comes out.Mophie released their Juice Pack accessat CES last week. We'llget to that in a bit,with the story.My buddy got this a day early.It's basically Wednesday/Thursday nightwhen we're filming this,so you guys will see it in the morning.I got to check thisout a little bit early.I was actually in Chicago,setting up the new KKMGTech Smart studios,and I just wanted tocome back and make this.It's time for a banger.I landed at LAX, and Ibasically met up with some guyin a Maserati, and had a meeting,and basically picked up this case.The whole story is wegot one delivered early,and I just picked it up.Now I'm here, about to film this videoat the set where youguys are gonna see it.Oh, and this is Jake.This is the first time I've met Jake.- Yeah.- But we made it safely,and I appreciate it.That was that.Jake Strange was a pretty cool dude,and thank you for the ride.If you guys wanna checkout anything in this video,I'll leave a link down below,including some wireless chargers,because that's now a thing,so XR, XS, and XS Max,all have battery cases.What's crazy is Mophie also has one too,so I'll leave that link down below,and you can battle it out in the commentsfor which one is the best,because it's kinda hard to tell right now.The Apple battery case is a big dealbecause it comes out on Friday.There's two colors, black and white,and it costs $129.Why it's cool is as you can expect,they have made it for theiPhone XS, XS Max, and XR.They basically skimped out on the colors,but that's no worry.This is a big deal,because inside this caseis a 1369 milliamp Hour battery,which Apple is claimingwill get your iPhone,depending on the XS, XS Max, or XR,whichever phone you have.You know whatever is clever, right?You get 47%, 75% increased internet usage,or just more time on your phone.That's a pretty bold claim to make,and I really just wanna check it out,because honestly, look at this thing.Look at this thing Ev.With Mophie having theirs at $119,the Juice Pack Access,and the stats on those area 2200 milliamp Hour batteryfor the XS Max case,and then 2000 milliampsfor the XS or XR.It's confusing.There's three phones,but just look at this.What do you think?It has wireless charging,so cheap charging built in.Both cases do.Lightning port at the bottomso you can use yourheadphones which is great,and then accessories manual.Wait, did we not evenget a lightning cable?I know they haven't hadit since the iPhone 7,but at least if you'regonna make me pay this much,you gotta wow me.Of course, I'm not gonna beable to test it out fullyin one video, so I'll letyou guys know on Twitter,it's just Tech Smart, andmay even give away a few.I mean, these things are sweet.I definitely wanna hook you guys up.It's pretty simple how to install,and what's nice, it'sjust a one install design.Whoa that is a tight fit.Do you have to go just from the top?Whoa, you do.You go from the top andthen you just slide in.Boom, it clicks, and itjust starts charging.Why this is a big dealis when Apple releases a battery case,it kinda comes down todoes it make a difference?A lot of people just, whenthey buy a new iPhone,they wanna get the Apple case.It fits, and if there's a battery case,who doesn't love that.There's a compelling argument to be madethat Mophie has a better battery case,and I didn't even check that out yet,so if you guys want thatvideo, maybe drop a Like.How you check the stats on here,and for the iPhone XS, andwhat the battery sizes are,basically shows youeverything you need to knowin terms of charging, what's going on,and what the battery life ison the case compared to your phone.I've got screen time here,it kinda just keeps a battery stat goingthroughout my phone's usage in a day.I like to just check it,and I will be checking itand posting those updateson Twitter, so hit that up.If you wanna see how this is goingsince I kinda got it early.The battery case has 98%,and as you can see,the second you plug it into your iPhone,it starts to charge.What sucks, and one of the reasonswhy I really like theMophie Juice Pack line,is you get a LED notifier on the back,which when you just press the button,it tells you how muchbattery is left on the caseversus needing to turn it on, swiping,and seeing the battery switch up here.You can't swipe down and find it.I don't know if that'llbe in a software update.Apple, I know you're subscribed,maybe add that in there.Would really like it.It's not even on the swipe down,but why would it be?The new Apple smart battery caseis for the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR.What's important is the battery sizeson the iPhones before you put a case in,because that's how you'rereally gonna find outif a case makes a difference in your life.The great news is thereis a return policy,so you can take this back hassle free.On the iPhone XS there is a2658 milliamp Hour battery.On the XS Max, the one I got here in gold,there is a 3174 milliamp Hour battery.It's on screen. You guyscan see it for the XR,but what's important is the differencethat Apple claims can be achievedby using a battery case.I don't know if I'd buy it.I think Mophie's is better,because there's more milliamp Hours.You guys be the judge in the comments.If you guys do pick up both,or just wanna test this out at home,it's kinda interesting.I'm a power user.The more power the better, right?I mean, on the case it'sgot this soft touch feel,the power button on the side,the mute switch there, the volume buttons,lightning jack, and then speaker cutouts.Then, of course, becausevertical cameras are the thing,the cutout there,and it really only comesin black and white,compared to Mophie's.That has four colors.I'm not saying anything.I just wanna find the best battery case.You guys might have seenthat video up there.Yeah, I've been on the hunt for a while.I don't think it makes total senseto spend $10 more, get the Apple one,when Mophies works with headphones,has more colors, is cheaper.Do you get where I'm coming from?If you do, let me know on the iCard.If you don't, well I'll know.Ev, you get where I'm coming from, right?More power, less money.Is that so hard?Of course, one of the other big featuresis the smart battery casefinally has wireless charging built in.Of course it's built into the XR, XS, and XS Max,so why not build it into the case?I have the world's largestwireless charger hereto show you that it works.It hard to know whenyour phone's charging,know when the case is charging.It's not really easy unlessyou really swipe over,and then you see smart battery caseis charging with the lightning icon there.Then of course the batterycase is charging the phone.It's a whole lot of inception.You see the lightning bolt there.I just think it's confusing.I really like Mophie,but basically with the case,why it's kinda nice with Apple'sis the lay on the per table.The lay on the per table?- What you could, you do, you--- Why it's nice is the layon the table protection.Kinda this lip that comes above,so if you drop your phone face down,nothing's really gonna happen,and if you do this repeatedlyon concrete or rough surfaces,yeah the silicone it's really soft.You guys know if you've everchecked out an Apple casein the past, or you go to the store now,they're on display.It's the same type of material.It will wear over time.It's not really rocket science,but what is rocket science is,does it make a difference?If you guys have one, or checked one out,or basically go to your Apple store.Play around with it.Let me know in the comments if it does.Keep me posted on Instagram.I might give away a few there too.We're kicking the year off right.You guys need to stay juiced,so you guys can keep watchingmore Tech Smart videos.That's gonna do it for thisone. 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