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Hands-on: Belkin’s new semi solid state batteries make for a much lighter carry

9to5Mac·Oct 24, 2026 · 4:46 PM CT
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Belkin has two new semi-solid-state battery packs for iPhone: a 10,000mAh USB-C bank with up to 60W charging and a display, at 220 grams and $89.95, and a thin 5,000mAh MagSafe pack with 15W Qi2 charging. 9to5Mac's hands-on says both are noticeably lighter than typical batteries of the same capacity and have premium aluminum builds.

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