uNu Extended Battery Case for iPhone 5 Review

iPhone 5 has become more than just a fashion statement. For most owners, iPhone 5 is part of their everyday life, reason why many of them are quite keen on protecting the device from scratches and damaging impact. According to a survey by ABI, 75 percent of iPhone buyers also purchase a protective case. Although not yet just as significant, the number of iPhone buyers interested in battery cases for iPhone 5 is ever growing.

Apple’s 30-pin Lightning connector as well as the faster processor and the 4G capability have boosted the interest for iPhone 5 battery cases, as more and more owners are interested in ripping full benefits of a quite expensive device. iPhone accessory makers have attempted to offer the end user products that deliver the best of two worlds: protection and extra power.

The uNu Extended Battery and Ecopak Detachable Snap-On Case for iPhone 5 is amongst the accessories that caught our eye most at CES 2013. In terms of aesthetics, the uNu Snap-On case and Extended Battery for iPhone 5 is probably one of the finest there is. Both the protective case and the extended battery are rather easy on the eye, as opposed to some boxy-looking battery cases.

The case is 15mm and on its back features three holes needed to attach the battery pack. The only downsize to this iPhone 5 accessory is being made of plastic. There’s not much you can do with plastic to make something look better than metal, so if you’re interested in getting that nice sleek look, consider the metal-encased iBattz iPhone 5 case.

The uNu Extended Battery Case packs a 2500 mAh battery that can double the battery life of your iPhone 5. It is manufactured with a USB port built into the battery case which makes it possible to share the power between any USB powered device. Also it’s eco-friendly, using a lithium polymer battery that “can be swapped between any Ecopak product”.

uNu’s Ecopak Detachable Snap-On Case + Extended Battery doubles the battery life of your iPhone 5 and provides moderate protection as well as satisfactory design for $80. The battery case will start shipping as of next month and it is currently available for preorder. The best part is being able to detach and attach the extended battery only when it’s needed, so the overall case remains light and slim.