Over the last few weeks, I’ve equipped my iPhone mini 13 with a bunch of Belkin accessories to get more out of it and address some of its biggest pain points. For instance, it doesn’t last longer than a day on a single charge anymore, but snap Belkin’s wireless magnetic charger on its back and I instantly have an extra 2,500mAh of battery life. A handy mount lets me place the iPhone on any screen so I can use it as a webcam on my Mac Mini. Another handy device brings MagSafe charging to my Hyundai, whose own built-in wireless charging pad is limited to 5W speeds.
These peripherals offer some sweet quality-of-life upgrades and make my two-year-old iPhone far more useful. As a cherry on top, they’re affordable, too. The BoostCharge Pro wireless car charger will set you back $100, the iPhone Mount costs $40, and the BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Power Bank is priced at $50. So you’ve got affordability and functionality potentially meeting up for a happy dance. But do these Belkin products live up to the hype? Here’s my experience.
