In the early days of the iPhone accessory, one of the most popular accessories was the Mophie Juice Pack battery case. This was one of the first and original iPhone battery cases that would extend the battery life of your phone to help you get through the day. It was essential when you were traveling as you would probably drain your iPhone battery much faster and you might not be near an outlet.
The Mophie Juice Pack became a staple for many people and spawned numerous imitators, but once Apple introduced MagSafe with the iPhone 12 line, the need for battery cases seemed to dissipate. It’s been a few years since Mophie last released a Juice Pack case for iPhone. But Mophie Juice Pack is finally back and is currently available for iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
iPhone accessory: The return of a classic
As someone who has owned every generation of iPhones, the Mophie Juice Pack has always been one of my favorite accessories. It was especially helpful when I traveled or was away from home for an extended period.
But in 2015, Apple launched its own Smart Battery Case, which I liked for its clever integration with iOS and the addition of the shutter button. Although many did not like the blow, I endured it for other comforts.
Then Apple got rid of that once it introduced MagSafe and released the MagSafe battery pack. This started a new era of accessories in the form of battery packs that connected via MagSafe. As convenient as they are, sometimes it’s a little uncomfortable to use your phone while it’s charging, especially if the battery is a little thicker.
That’s why I liked having a battery box. The Mophie Juice Packs were quite thin for their size and added some protection to your device, something batteries don’t offer.
For the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro versions, Mophie placed a 2400 mAh battery inside the Juice Pack. In the iPhone 15 Pro Max version of the Juice Pack, you get a 3000 mAh battery. The Juice Pack will not give you a full charge, but it will provide you with around 50% charge for your device.
So how essential is the Mophie Juice Pack today? I bought one for my iPhone 15 Pro and discovered it.
A good design, a lot of battery, and more
The Mophie Juice Pack comes in two pieces that slide together and snap together. You slide your iPhone 15 into the bottom half, which is two-thirds of the case, and then snap on the top piece, which has the camera cutout.
Inside the Mophie Juice Pack is a USB-C connector that connects to your iPhone 15 once installed. At the bottom of the case is a USB-C port for charging. The Juice Pack uses pass-through priority charging, so when you plug it in, the iPhone will charge first, and then the case will charge.
Since this is a battery case, there is a slight bulge on the back to house the battery and it adds a bit of weight to your phone. But it’s relatively thin and offers drop protection up to six feet.
The case itself is made from up to 50% recycled plastic and has a nice soft-touch matte finish that feels comfortable in the hand. The button covers are nice and tactile and, yes, there is a cover on the Action button instead of just a cutout.
Four LED status lights and a button are located on the bottom rear of the Juice Pack. Lights indicate charging status and battery level. Pressing the button checks the battery level and you must press and hold it for a few seconds to start charging. This is nice because you choose when to use power from the battery case instead of it starting automatically once installed.
I used the Mophie Juice Pack when my iPhone 15 Pro had a 35% battery. Within two hours, it went up to 70% while I was still using the phone a lot. It’s not the fastest charge nor will it take you from zero to 100%, but it helps extend battery life while you’re out and about.
It is important to note that Juice Pack does not have MagSafe integration. So if you use some MagSafe accessories, like PopSockets or car mounts, these won’t work if you have the Juice Pack on.
And while I like the soft-touch matte finish, it’s prone to smudging easily and showing fingerprints. It’s pretty easy to delete it from time to time, but you’ve been warned.
Still a worthy iPhone accessory
The Mophie Juice Pack won’t be my everyday case, but it will come in handy when I’m out for most of the day or traveling. It offers solid protection while also having an extra battery if I need it, and that’s a convenient combination.
I don’t think we’ll go back to the days when almost everyone on a plane had a Mophie Juice Pack on their phone. This is because there are now many other alternatives to mobile power, such as battery packs with integrated cables that can be charged quickly or even MagSafe battery packs.
But the Mophie Juice Pack is a good option if you want some protection and power built into one package. Plus, it’s great to see him return after several years away.
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