The Belkin Stage PowerGrip adds to an iPhone the grip that DSLR camera users are familiar with. Built into the grip is a battery that sends power to the handset via the MagSafe magnetic charging mat integrated into the device.
After being unveiled early this year, the product finally launched on Thursday.
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Belkin Stage PowerGrip makes iPhone into a better camera
An iPhone replaced a dedicated camera for many people, but handsets have disadvantages. A flat metal rectangle isn’t the easiest object to hold, for example. Magnetically connecting the Belkin Stage PowerGrip to the back of an iPhone reshapes the device into something easier to, well, grip. There’s a lot less chance of dropping the phone.
A shutter button on the accessory can trigger the Camera app to take a photograph via a Bluetooth connection. Or use the iPhone Camera Control instead.
The 9,300 mAh battery built into the Belkin Stage PowerGrip juices up the iPhone through its MagSafe charging mat. A small screen shows remaining battery charge, and the accessory itself gets recharged with a retractable USB-C charging cable when it gets low. While iPhones already have excellent battery life, surely no one will complain about extending it.
The grip can even be used as a stand when taking selfies.
Image: Belkin
Price and availability
Belkin Stage PowerGrip launched Thursday. It retails for $79.99.
The accessory is now available in a charcoal casing with additional colors coming later this year.
This clever MagSafe battery pack makes your iPhone feel more like an old-school camera. It magnetically attaches to MagSafe iPhones, making it easier to snap photos. Just push the button on the PowerGrip to trigger the shutter.
- 9,300 mAh battery gives your iPhone a big boost
- Retractable USB-C charging cable
- Bulkier than a slim power bank
Another option: Looking for an iPhone grip that uses MagSafe but doesn’t come with a power bank? Consider the Ohsnap Snap Grip Luxe.
