Apple Smart Battery Case for XS now live

[BreakingKayfabe]

Here you go at $129

https://forums.imore.com/e?link=htt...ne-xs-smart-battery-case-black&token=sfnXMnwp

 

[ZOFOURTWENTY]

Just pulled the trigger!! Now all I need is for AirPods 2 to drop and I’m happy

 

[anon(2254645)]

Got 2 on the way! One for me and one for my wife!

 

[ZOFOURTWENTY]

Got 2 on the way! One for me and one for my wife!

Can’t believe the XS and Max are the same price. Should be $99 for XS and $129 for Max

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Can’t believe the XS and Max are the same price. Should be $99 for XS and $129 for Max

All three cases probably have the same mAh battery capacity so no need for them to price gauge.

 

[ZOFOURTWENTY]

All three cases probably have the same mAh battery capacity so no need for them to price gauge.

I figured smaller case = less money. Not price gouging just giving XS owners a little discount

 

[anon(2254645)]

Mine are due for delivery on Friday!

 

[ZOFOURTWENTY]

Mine are due for delivery on Friday!

I chose pickup for me since I don’t get home till 5 and I’m not sure if they’re gonna require a signature so didn’t want to chance it

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

All three cases probably have the same mAh battery capacity so no need for them to price gauge.

XS and XS Max each use 1369 mAH battery.
https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/16/iphone-xs-smart-battery-case-capacity/

 

[parker5011]

XS and XS Max each use 1369 mAH battery.
https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/16/iphone-xs-smart-battery-case-capacity/

Picked up one for my iPhone X after Rene’s article about how it’ll work with it.

 

[robertk328]

My wife needs this for her XS, will have to pick one up. I set mine on a charger often but she tends not to -- glad they finally offered one.

 

[mumfoau]

I’m surprised that it’s not a high enough capacity to get a full charge from empty.

 

[ZOFOURTWENTY]

I just got an email that my order is ready for pickup. Will try to scoop it up today

 

[ZOFOURTWENTY]

It has the same feel as the last Smart Battery Case they released. The top part that bends which allow you to insert the iPhone feels sturdier. Gonna get it fully charged and try it out

 

[parker5011]

https://youtu.be/qq5DIfIbRoE

Zollotech using the new case on an X and saying it works perfectly

 

[parker5011]

I’m using it right now on my X. Call quality is great. No pop up notification. Camera cut out is “slightly” bigger. Not really noticeable. I love it.

 

[ZOFOURTWENTY]

It’s way easier to slide XS in and out of the case than it was when I had the 6S Smart Battery Case. It works just as I remember and now I’m not concerned with returning to my desk to plug my XS in and solely relying on my S4 cellular connection to stay In touch at work late in the afternoon when I have to run around my building. Also, Way better than carrying my Anker powerbank around. Now my power bank stays in my backpack and when my Smart Battery Case runs out of juice it’ll recharge in my backpack when I’m out and about or I’ll use my USB-C charger to fast charge it.

 

[Al Paca]

I’m surprised that it’s not a high enough capacity to get a full charge from empty.

Apple claims it is not supposed to work like a “trickle” charger. They are meant to work independently. Meaning the case isn’t meant to charge the phone. You are supposed to charge both to 100% and connect them. Once your phone hits zero the battery case starts working. It shouldn’t charge your iPhone insomuch as it should provide an additional 1300+mAh when your phone hits zero. Now if your phone is on say 70% and you slide the case on, then it will charge your phone up to 100% and lose case charge. It’s up to the individual how they choose to use it though based on how they typically charge and wait to recharge.

 

[sangs]

You are supposed to charge both to 100% and connect them. Once your phone hits zero the battery case starts working. It shouldn’t charge your iPhone insomuch as it should provide an additional 1300+mAh when your phone hits zero.

Mine's working the exact opposite way. The case drains first, as it keeps the phone at 100 percent.

 

[anon(2254645)]

Mine's working the exact opposite way. The case drains first, as it keeps the phone at 100 percent.

The way it's designed to work.