Belkin’s camera grip power bank is a few upgrades away from being a must-have
TL;DR
Belkin's Stage PowerGrip offers extra functionality like a retractable charging cable and improved phone ergonomics for photos, but its bulkiness and limited features hold it back from being essential.
Belkin's Stage PowerGrip has shown me that I should be asking more from a wireless magnetic power bank than just boosting battery life while it hangs off the back of my phone. Its clever design adds layers of extra functionality, and the inclusion of a retractable two-way charging cable expands the number of devices you can charge without always having to remember to pack a cord. It also improves your smartphone's ergonomics when taking photos, but that's one of a few places where the PowerGrip's functionality feels disappointingly limited.
The PowerGrip is much chunkier and heavier than I expected, which turned out not to be a bad thing. A …