Smartphones have made a number of technological advances — but few have to do with battery life. iPhones in particular are notoriously bad at holding their battery’s charge, but other smartphones don’t do much better. Though the tech industry is hugely interested in improving the battery life of consumer devices, there are legitimate scientific roadblocks we have yet to break through.
Until then, you’ll just have to keep charging.
In the mean time, check out these five portable battery packs to keep your smartphone charged on the go, without burning a hole in your wallet. (Note: some battery packs may require a converter for Apple products.)
1. RAVPower Luster Mini
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Price: $17.00 on Amazon (normally $30)
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Power: 3000mAh
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Works with: iPhone, Galazy, HTC, Nokia Lumia, others
2. EasyAcc Ultra Slim Power Bank
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Price: $19.99 on Amazon (normally $50)
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Power: 5000mAh
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Works with: iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, HTC, Nokia Lumia, Android phones, possibly Google Glass and GoPro
3. Poweradd Pilot C External Battery Pack
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Price: $19.99 on Amazon (normally $60)
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Power: 10,000mAh
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Works with: iPhone/iPad, Samsung Galaxy, HTC, Nokia Lumia, LG, other smartphones/tablets
4. KMashi KMAX-812 External Battery Pack
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Price: ~$14-$30.00 on Amazon (normally $50)
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Power: 4400mAh
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Works with: iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch, Samsung Galaxy, HTC, Nokia Lumia, Android smartphones, GoPro, others
5. EBL Mascara V1 Portable Backup Battery
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Price: $19.99 on Amazon (normally $60)
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Power: 6000mAh
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Works with: iPhone/iPad/iPod, Samsung Galaxy, HTC, LG, Android smartphones, GoPro, others
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