Apple launches £129 iPhone case that gives you 14 HOURS of extra battery life
This is a major boost for charge-hungry iPhone users
APPLE is now selling "battery cases" for its latest iPhone models that give you extra juice – and even support wireless charging.
The new cases are available to buy right now on the Apple Store, and can offer up to 14 hours of additional battery life.
Apple first launched battery cases way back in 2015 with the iPhone 6S.
And now Apple is offering a new (and pricer) generation of cases for the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
The cases are designed to protect your phone, while also giving you a battery life boost.
The exterior is made from silicone, with a soft microfibre lining on the inside to protect your expensive blower.
What's particularly exciting is that your iPhone will still support wireless charging while the case is on.
So if you've got a Qi wireless charging pad (read our guide to iPhone wireless charging), you'll be able power up your iPhone without plugging in any cables.
We've taken a look at Apple's promised battery life figures and compared them to standard iPhone battery life – and the gains are pretty impressive.
iPhone XR battery case
Under normal circumstances, the iPhone XR gives you:
- 25 hours of 'Talk Time'
- 15 hours of 'Internet Use'
- 16 hours of 'Video Playback'
With the iPhone XR battery case, you get:
- 39 hours of 'Talk Time' (+14 hours)
- 22 hours of 'Internet Use' (+7 hours)
- 27 hours of 'Video Playback' (+11 hours)
iPhone XS battery case
Under normal circumstances, the iPhone XS gives you:
- 20 hours of 'Talk Time'
- 12 hours of 'Internet Use'
- 14 hours of 'Video Playback'
With the iPhone XS battery case, you get:
- 33 hours of 'Talk Time' (+13 hours)
- 21 hours of 'Internet Use' (+9 hours)
- 25 hours of 'Video Playback' (+11 hours)
iPhone XS Max battery case
Under normal circumstances, the iPhone XS Max gives you:
- 25 hours of 'Talk Time'
- 13 hours of 'Internet Use'
- 15 hours of 'Video Playback'
With the iPhone XS Max battery case, you get:
- 37 hours of 'Talk Time' (+12 hours)
- 20 hours of 'Internet Use' (+7 hours)
- 25 hours of 'Video Playback' (+10 hours)
Apple's battery case is also "smart", so you'll be able to see your full battery life (case power included) on your iPhone.
The bad news is that you'll have to pay a whopping £129 to own an Apple Battery Case – so only the truly battery-starved need apply.
All of the cases are available in both black and white colour options, and come with free UK delivery:
- iPhone XR Smart Battery Case at Apple Store for £129 –
- iPhone XS Smart Battery Case at Apple Store for £129 –
- iPhone XS Max Smart Battery Case at Apple Store for £129 –
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