Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 7: protection, battery and wireless charging

The autonomy of the iPhone 7 Plus is out of the question, as it shows that even The brand new Samsung Galaxy S8 stay away from Apple's flagship despite having a larger capacity battery. However, depending on how we use it, it can lead to situations in which we cannot reach the end of the day without having to recharge our smartphone. and we do not have a place accessible to do it either.

In these circumstances is when an external battery gives us just what we need, and Mophie with its Juice Pack Air for the iPhone 7 Plus also does it with a case that will recharge our iPhone without having to juggle, as with other batteries. external. If to this we add that at the same time it will protect our phone and also provide it with wireless charging, the result is a really interesting accessory that we will analyze next.

More battery for special situations

Ever since I decided to switch to Apple's Plus model over two years ago, when the first 5,5-inch model (iPhone 6 Plus) was released, I've been pretty carefree about my iPhone's battery. The larger screen and larger battery more than make up for carrying a large smartphone (too big for many) in my pocket. Despite a very intensive use day by day, both in my work and in my free time, it holds up until night without problems, so I don't think you can ask for more.

However, there are situations in which this use increases and it does so precisely with tasks that consume a lot of battery, such as capturing photos and videos. Holiday periods, trips, important events ... at the end of the year There are many moments in which we miss having an extra autonomy so as not to be unable to capture just the key moment of the day. With several of these moments in view in the imminent future, an external battery did not seem like a bad idea to me, but it had to be one that I could always carry with me, "placed" on my iPhone, so the option was a battery case, and here's a proper name that stands out above the rest: Mophie.

The Mophie Juice Pack Air case for iPhone 7 Plus has a built-in 2.420mAh battery which means it can give you an additional 60% battery when fully charged, and that translates to a total of 33 hours of smartphone use ( obviously it will depend on the use). The case is slightly larger than your iPhone, because at the bottom it has the Lithgning connector and some holes so you can continue to enjoy the sound without problem. Its exact dimensions are 170.52 x 81.94 x 15.49 mm, and it has a weight of 103,3 grams.

Simple and efficient design

It is not a case as thin as conventional cases, but it is not uncomfortable to carry once you get used to its weight, and if you are used to carrying the 7 Plus in your pocket, doing it with this case does not mean the slightest problem. As you can see in the image, the connector that it incorporates is a microUSB, whose cable is included in the box. It is available in several colors: black, blue, rose gold, gold and red. The latter is a (PRODUCT) RED edition whose purchase will collaborate in the campaign against AIDS.

The case is entirely in the color of your choice, only an almost priceless "mophie" engraved on the bottom and the same color as the case interrupts the clean design of the Juice Pack Air. Of course, around the camera the case is black to prevent flash photos from being distorted by the color of the case. In the back we will find the LEDs that indicate the remaining charge and the button that serves to see that charge if we press, and to start (or interrupt) the recharge of the iPhone if we hold down for a few seconds. An important fact is that charging the iPhone always has priority, and the case only starts to recharge when the iPhone is already full.

Protection and ergonomics

A case that doesn't protect your device is completely useless. If you choose to hide the pretty design of an iPhone 7 Plus Jet Black, at least to get something in return, and Mophie hasn't forgotten about that. In addition to completely covering the edges of your iPhone, the Juice Pack Air has ridges on the bottom and top that prevents the screen from touching the surface if you lay it upside down. The buttons are covered unlike in older models where a slit was chosen, and it is appreciated because it is easier to press them.

In addition to this, the surface of the case is covered by a non-slip material, which gives it a soft touch and also prevents it from slipping from your hands easily, one of the main negative points of carrying the iPhone without a case or of other models of covers that I have been able to try before. All in all, by wearing the Juice Pack Air cover you have the same peace of mind as with any other cover that protects your smartphone.

Wireless charging on your iPhone 7 Plus

Protection and extra autonomy is something you can get with other models of the brand, but Mophie has also wanted to think about adding a plus to its case and has done it with nothing more and nothing less than with something as fashionable as wireless charging. Taking your iPhone 7 Plus with the Juice Pack Air case you can use any of the wireless charging systems that are increasingly being found in supermarkets, airports or cafeterias, since it is compatible with the Qi standard. You just have to place the iPhone (with the case on) on the charging surface and it will start to recharge.

As I pointed out before, wireless charging is compatible with the Qi standard, so any accessory with this certificate will work with this case, but Mophie also has its own charging accessories, including a desk dock, a standard charging dock. and a car holder that you place on the ventilation grille. As they are also magnetic supports, you only have to place the smartphone with the case on the corresponding base and it will be fixed, forget about cables and adjusting supports. You arrive, you place and you forget.

A complete and versatile accessory

There are many battery cases, and at lower prices. But Mophie is a guarantee of quality. For years I have always trusted this brand for this type of accessories. First for my iPhone 4 and 4S, then for my iPhone 5, and now with my iPhone 7 Plus, and I have to say that I have never been disappointed. Apple certification (it is a "Made for iPhone" product) adds an extra to the brand's own guarantee, something that not everyone can boast about. And with this model now, in addition to the protection and the extra autonomy, we have a "plus" as interesting as the wireless charging, which makes it a highly recommended case. You can compare it on the website of Mophie, in physical stores you have it in Media Markt, and of course also in Amazon Spain, with a recommended price of € 99.

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