I put my iPhone XS Max in my case and there wasn't enough of a charge in the case for the iPhone to recognize it. This means you get the extra hours (Apple claims talk time is increased to 33 hours, and Internet use to 21 hours) without having to think about it or suddenly lose all power and have to wait for the case’s battery to be alerted.

When you need some extra juice, there's a button on the case that will activate charging using the internal battery to top up your iPhone, with LEDs indicating the charge state.A soft elastomer hinge design makes it easy to put the case on and take it off – so no perilous bending or two-part disassembling that some cases put you through.

Jason Cipriani is based out of beautiful Colorado and has been covering mobile technology news and reviewing the latest gadgets for the last six years. With Juice Pack Access, you can increase the total number of hours you enjoy activities on your phone. Only when I apply pressure to both the top and bottom of the phone, or bend the bottom outward, does it start charging. QTshine Battery Case for iPhone XR, Newest [6800mAh] Protective Portable Charging Case Rechargeable Extended Battery Pack Charger Case for Apple iPhone XR(6. I highly recommend these products to anyone with different battery sizes and chemistry as the best way to keep them organized.

If you’re the sort of person who prefers their iPhone naked, adding this case will save its investment with just one slip of your hand and a hard surface below. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. These do not influence editorial content, though Vox Media may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links. With a 10W or 12W wall adapter, the phone and the case will charge at the same time at a rate of around 5W each. The camera bump on the iPhone XS is slightly bigger than it is on the iPhone X, but the X fits this battery case just fine.

An 18W charger will fast-charge the iPhone first before filling up the case, while 30W or higher chargers will fast-charge both the phone and case simultaneously. Bend the soft rubber top and insert the phone into the charger case, press the button on the back for 3s to start / stop charging.

As only authentic components are used, we proudly guarantee the case for compatibility with iOS12 and all future and past firmware updates. However, there are several significant issues with the Juice Pack Access compared to other battery cases I've reviewed.