Mophie Juice Pack Helium. Housing and battery for your iPhone 5

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When we talk about external batteries for our devices, there is one brand that stands out above the rest: Mophie. Its experience in this area is already long, and the products it offers are of a high quality. I have already been able to try several of them, and so far none have disappointed me. And the Mophie Juice Pack Helium for iPhone 5 that I am going to analyze in this article has been no exception. It is the new model of housing + battery for iPhone 5, with a slimmer design than previous cases, up to 13%, and offers up to 80% more battery, 1500mAh in total, so that your device never leaves you lying down. Let's look at the accessory in more detail.

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The casing is available in two colors: silver-gray and dark-gray, which is the one that appears in the photographs. The case is divided into two parts, a lower one, in which we find the Lightning connector that connects to our iPhone 5, and an upper part, which is where the extra battery is located. Separating both parts is very simple, and our iPhone enters by sliding it through the case, without creaking or efforts.

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In addition to the case, the box includes the USB cable for charging the case, with microUSB connector, and an extension cord to connect headphones with a plug that is thicker than normal. We will see this in more detail later. An instruction manual completes the set.

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You will be able to see the available charge at all times thanks to the LEDs that you will find on the back of the case. By pressing the button on the left they turn on, and turn off after a few seconds. On the right we have the switch that connects or disconnects the case, so that our iPhone is charged or not.

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The iPhone is perfectly adapted to the case. There is no movement of the device inside it. The thickness increases, obviously, but the whole does not exceed 15mm. The case is also quite light compared to other similar ones., 69,2 grams. The edge of the case slightly protrudes from the profile of the iPhone, so when placed face down the screen of the device does not touch the surface, something that is important.

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Of course all the buttons and connections are free, access to all of them is quite comfortable, and only the Lightning connector is hidden, but instead we can use the microUSB of the case. If you connect the case (with your iPhone included) to a USB or charger both devices will charge simultaneously. Although if you want to synchronize your device with the case on, you will not be able to do it through the cable, but you will have to choose WiFi synchronization.

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The headphone jack, as I said above, can give problems with some thick plugs. Though The EarPods that the iPhone 5 includes fit perfectlyIf you use different ones, don't worry, as an adapter is included so you can continue using your favorite headphones.

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Another important fact is that the flash will not give you problems when wearing the case. This type of thick covers usually gives some problems since the flash is reflected in the case itself and the photos go wrong, but after trying to take many photos in different situations with the flash always on, none have come out with defects for this reason.

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Well, the design and quality of finishes are already more than proven, but how does the battery work? Well, I have tested it by leaving my iPhone to discharge up to 20%, with the case at 100% charge, and after about 75 minutes my iPhone was 90% charged again, and during that time I have used it for a call, some messages and a couple of Twitter queries. The manufacturer recommends turning off the case when the iPhone reaches 80%, since that last 20% requires a greater load intensity, so we have energy in the battery to be able to take advantage when the iPhone battery is again in a critical situation.

And finally, what is the price of the case? In the Apple Store online it appears with a price of € 79,95, very similar to the price that I have found in most online stores where I have found it. Without a doubt there are cheaper and many of them also offer a great return, but if you want to bet it safe, this is a great option.

More information - External battery case for iPhone 5


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  1.   JOSE A. said

    THIS IS A BETTER BIT AND IS FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURER

    http://www.mophie.com/mophie-juice-pack-air-iPhone-5-p/2105_jpa-ip5-blk.htm

    1.    Luis Padilla said

      It offers more capacity but is also thicker.

  2.   Kenny said

    I have seen several models, it seems this is the best, at least many people who have iPhone4 tell me. In the USA they have more i-blazon brands, etc, also similar. In the iPhone 5 it seems that they are better than the 4 because it is thinner.

    What do you think of the Chinese of DX or other pages? They look the same and everything, they are worth € 20… and the other € 70 more or less, but will they spoil? or will they ruin your iPhone 5?

    Thank you.

    salu2

    1.    Nacho said

      I would not play it with the drums, it is a very serious issue. I leave you this article that I prepared not long ago:

      https://www.actualidadiphone.com/2013/03/17/primer-caso-de-un-iphone-5-que-explota/

      A good quality battery is expensive and although the main brands raise their prices, you should not go to the opposite extreme of DX.

    2.    Luis Padilla said

      As Nacho has told you, with the batteries it is better not to play it. Better choose a brand that at least gives you guarantees.

  3.   Rafa said

    I know it is useful but the poor cover is very ugly.

  4.   0verlink said

    I know it has nothing to do with it, but what is the tweak for that weather app to appear and the two buttons below it on the lock screen of the first image?

    esque I got curious, thank you

    1.    Pere said

      lockinfo

  5.   Aldo said

    How can I buy that external battery I am interested or someone helps me by fis

  6.   William said

    Is it normal that the iphone is hot ???

    1.    Luis Padilla said

      If it's charging, yes.

  7.   hunger said

    I load the cover to the maximum, and when I press the button to start charging, it goes from 4 LEDs on to 2 in a minute ... will it be damaged?