Otherwise, if you don't mind carrying around a brick in your pocket or bag, the ZeroLemon Rugged Battery Case offers the most capable charging case available - as long as you're willing to deal with all that added bulk. Some users have reported an issue with the charging port flap not properly closing, which might be something worth keeping an eye on. Power level indicators and the charging button are located on the top-half of the back, and it also support pass-through Quick Charge 2.0 capabilities for the phone itself.
It's a three-piece case that might be a little tricky to install at first, but once you've got it on, your phone is protected from drop damage as well as running out of juice. With it installed, your phone will be 0.82 inches, so don't even think about wirelessly charging your phone with this puppy on. ZeroLemon claims that this is the world's highest-capacity Samsung Galaxy S7 charging case - and with a capacity of 7,500mAh it's certainly the best we've found.īut all that added power means that this thing is THICK. See at Amazon (opens in new tab) ZeroLemon Rugged Battery Case This case interferes with the wireless charging capabilities of the Galaxy S7, so you'll want to keep that in mind. With a fully-charged phone and battery case, you should expect to get up to 18 hours of heavy use with this combo. The added bulk at the bottom of the phone blocks access to the headphone jack, so Trianium has included a headphone jack adapter - because that's an important feature most of us can't live without. You'll find the LED power level indicators on the back near the bottom of the case.
You can charge the case and your phone at the same time using a Quick Charge 2.0-compatible wall charger, or sync your phone to your computer with the case on via the included Micro-USB cable. The build offers much more grip than the slippery glass of the naked Galaxy S7. This charging case from Trianium offers 4,100mAh of backup power in a slim yet protective case that should also keep your phone protected from minor drops. Still, if you're looking for a reliable battery case to give your phone the juice it needs to get through the day, Mophie knows what they're doing! The phone is thicker and taller with the case installed, which is to be expected for most battery pack cases and the one big trade off you'll have to accept. The downside here is the considerable amount of bulk that this case adds.
Beyond the overall bulkiness, the design of the case is smooth and sturdy, with tactile feedback for the covered power and volume buttons. It's compatible with wireless charging and includes pass-through charging so your Galaxy S7's battery is topped up before the Juice Pack.
What you get in terms of features might make the premium price tag worth it though.ĪC's Andrew Martonik went hands on with the Juice Pack and found that it outperformed the Samsung battery pack, adding 60% to the phone's battery in roughly one hour and 20 minutes. Looking beyond Samsung's own battery case, Mophie offers your next best bet - although it's also the most expensive case on the list.