I received my ZeroLemon battery case for my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge today, and this is my review.
I will be breaking up this review into 3 parts, initial hands on, first 24 hours, and after 1 week.
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Initial hands on:
The case itself is split into 3 parts. The main piece is the battery. The battery itself could be used as a standalone battery backup, similar to those found on many websites. It is then connected to the phone via a micro USB U shaped connector. Both the battery and the phone are then placed in the outer casing which has the cutouts for the LED indicators that are built into the battery itself. You are able to press the power button to see (with 4 LED lights) what the current charge on the external battery pack is at. Holding down this power button turns on and off the charger itself. The cutouts for the IR blaster and noise canceling mic are pretty spot on for position. They both seemed pretty centered. The power button and volume keys have a nice tactile press to them, making them easy to use. I like the fact that the bottom of the case has the speaker grills coming out the front of the device. I found it very hard to try and muffle the sound this way. No longer will my hand placement mute my media. The case also comes with a headphone jack adapter, due to the fact that the port is pretty far buried in the case. So far my only gripe is that on the edges of the case, it doesn't seem as snug as the top and bottom is. There is distinctive bowing of the center. That could, however, be due to the fact that I have a skin on the back of the device, making it just slightly thicker than the original version would be. I won't be able to verify this, as I am not going to try to remove the skin. The case has a good heft to it. It's not too heavy, but it does give a more distinguishable weight to the phone. The way the case curves around the backside really just makes the whole thing fit comfortably in my hand. Also, even with the added bulk, the case still fits comfortably in my pocket. I have tested, and NFC no longer works, which is to be expected at this thickness. My biggest downside with the case is that I cannot connect it to my computer to transfer files without first taking it back out of the case.
After using the case for 24 hours I've come across things I both like and dislike. My phone is currently at a full charge after being off the charger since 9am. My zerolemon case is at half capacity, meaning I should be able to get another full day's use before the case is completely empty and I'm relying on the phone's battery alone. I would say that I have used the device a moderate amount, which is leading me to believe I could get an impressive full 3 day's use before charging again. I have found that while the speaker is protected from being covered by having the media come out of the front, it is now slightly tinny in sound. It isn't horrible, but it's definitely noticeable. I have also found that there are slight defects sound where the case meets the camera, looking like slight nics out of the material.
So I've had the case for 7 days now. I find it especially useful on slow days at work when I'm constantly on my phone. I still haven't dropped the phone, so I don't know how well the case actually stands up to damage. I did have one night where I didn't keep the phone on the charger all night, so the case itself wasn't actually charged. It would be nice if the input charger was higher than the output charge, so the case would charge at the same time as the phone instead of after. This case definitely came in handy when my family went to my grandmother's 90th birthday party an hour away. I was able to watch shows on the way there, as well as take lots of pictures and videos during the party, and still have plenty of battery life for the ride home. Between the bulk and the lack of NFC and wireless charging though, I don't see myself using the case every day. I see myself using this case only during trips and long slow days at work.
It's not the skin. The case doesn't fit snugly around the sides. And at least in my case, it eventually started messing with the screen protector, which is a bit annoying. Between changing ROMs and Kernels I'm able to get a whole day's worth of battery and if I have heavier usage than usual I just find it better to be able to use QiCharging. I used to love my ZeroLemon battery for the Note 3, if they make one similar for the S6 Edge I'll gladly buy it, but as it stands, I don't find it worth losing features over.
I just bought this along with another brand battery case from Amazon today, and they should be here tonight. I'll be curious to see how mine is. I've always been a Mophie guy with my iPhones.
I've received my two cases. This ZeroLemon one, and a Wekin one with a stand. They both fit very well, though I feel the ZeroLemon design to be over complicated, and I have a general distaste for TPU cases. The Wekin one is considerably slimmer. I'll add some more info once I've tested the actual batteries.
One issue I have, that may actually spur me to return this case, is the fact that it doesn't stay charging once the battery in the phone is full. I prefer to follow Mophie's way and use the battery in the pack first when I do use a battery case, which is not every day.
Here goes my review on the case:
Build/Quality - 8/10
Practicality - 9/10
Price - 10/10
Battery Life - 9/10
Build/Quality
At first glance, this case is very generic looking and has no character to it at all. That being said, you slowly start unraveling the fact that there was intricate time put into the attempt of this concept. The case is made of a TPU like material that is rigid, yet flexible. It fits snugly around the phone and hugs the curves to a fault. I'll explain why I say that later. The overall feel in hand is very solid. For someone with big hands and for the type of phone this is, edge variant, there is something to be said about how ergonomic this case makes the S6 edge. Now when I say it hugs to a fault, as you can see in the picture it is a tight fit and lifted my screen protector. I consider myself somewhat of a self proclaimed expert in this realm and could not get it on without disturbing the Liquid IQ Shield screen protector. This is why I dinged it a bit. It isn't as screen protector friendly as I'd hoped. That is probably the biggest downfall. The biggest positive is that the LED indicator lights for the battery pack are extremely useful. I love them and think they make this case/battery pack awesome.
Final Score - 8/10
Practicality
How practical is it to add this kind of bulk to the case and does it make a difference? I found that the case was a great concept, yet it's more brilliant upon closer inspection. What I mean by that is that you may or may not think its worth it, but I'll tell you why I believe it is.
Use cases: Long road trips, traveling (flights), long days at work, forget your charger, appointments (doctors/dentist visits usually consume more battery, crushing those CANDIES!), and other scenarios.
This case offers the protection of a case like an Otterbox or a Life Proof case, but adds the functionality of a Morphie case. However, that's not all it can do. upon closer inspection, you can see that this is a 2 in 1 bundle. Sure you can utilize this as part of the case and carry it on the phone. But this is also a battery pack. Because of this you could essentially charge this battery pack and carry it with you. It's so small it becomes a secondary function of the case. So you are really purchasing 2 items for the price of one. That makes this highly practical because for people that do not want the extra bulk, they have purchased a 2 for 1 and can use it without the case on a day to day basis and drop it in the case when they are on the go.
Final Score - 10/10
Price
That leads me into the price discussion. Is the price worth it? YES! Simply put, yes. An Otterbox case is about $30 - $60, a battery pack is around $20, an extra charger is about $15. If you think about these general figures. The cost of this case for a hybrid battery pack and case is a steal. You are getting a good value for the money (Currently $29.99). I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this at the price point they set.
Final Score - 10/10
Battery Life
Now comes, arguably, the most important part of the review. Does it give you enough juice? I say yes and no. I say yes because any juice is adequate extra juice. I say no because as a power user I always want more. But I think I landed on the fact that this is a stellar case to have for the power it does grant. I was able to extend the phone by half to 1 full day on heavy use. This means that I would be able to give myself an extra charge to give me more power use and finish off the day. On light usage days I could feel comfortable not charging the phone and still getting to the end of the next day. Power use to me entails: emails, app use, web surfing, etc.
I would say that this about doubled my screen on time of 3 - 4 hours to about 6 - 8 hours and increased my general use time from 10 - 14 hours to 20 - 28 hours (excluding stand by time that happens while sleeping, not using at all).
Final Score - 8/10
Conclusion:
I would not hessitate to pick this case up. If you are going on camping trips, if you are going to be away from an outlet, if you are just going to be at the office for a long day or even if you are going to be on business trips or road trips, this case provides ample use cases. That combined with the fact that it can double as a battery pack, makes the cost entirely worth it. I think Zero Lemon could make small improvements to this case by including the option to obtain 2 battery packs instead of one. They could also stand to improve the textures and feel of the case that they include with the battery. Even color variety and customization could liven up the product line. But the fact still remains that it is a solid product and I think it's worth buying.
OVERALL SCORE - 9/10
only think i dont like is it messes my screen protecter up cus it fits so tight
lilmikey201 said:
only think i dont like is it messes my screen protecter up cus it fits so tight
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Yeah, that's definitely a problem. Another thing that has to be considered is that the bottom of the case sits fairly close to the home button so it would make sense to add a fingerprint profile with the case on to ensure it works with both case off and on.
Zerolemon Case Review
Dislcosure: I received my Zerolemon Case for free in return for posting this review.
So I have had this case for about a month now and a few things really stuck out to me and were the determining factors on whether or not I will be using this as my everyday case.
Packaging/Design - Overall I think the packaging and design are great. The product was well packaged/protected and the case itself is a very nice fit with maybe two minimal flaws. For the way the battery has to be connected and positioned I think the case does a great job of being snug enough to keep the battery in place and protect the phone. I didn't notice any "shifting" of the phone while it was in the case as was a problem with previous/similar Zerolemon cases on my previous phones. That being the case, I did notice after the first time I installed the case that it was so snug it pulled up the screen protector (skin) at the bottom corners of the phone. Luckily with the skin I installed I was able to just press it back down and no harm was done. On future installs I was able to develop a method to putting the case on where it didn't pull up the bottom portion of the screen protector anymore basically eliminating this issue. The other issue though with the case, that has been mentioned in other reviews is that the sides of the case aren't quite as snug as the rest of it and actually bow down and slightly away from the side thus not being quite as snug on the sides as well as causing a bit of a weird "gap push" when trying to press the power or volume buttons. For me it required a little bit more pressure to actually press the buttons which I guess to some can be a positive as it helps avoid accidentally pressing them while in hand or in your pocket.
Functionality - So when I first got the case I was actually headed down to the 24 Hour Disney Day at Walt Disney World. It was perfect timing because this would be a great way to test the performance of the battery and its practicality. By the time we got to the event at 9pm on Friday my phone was at 100% and the case was had 3 of 4 lights lit indicating it was somewhere around 75% capacity (Note: it had not had a full charge/cycle yet, it was right out of the box). By the time we left the park at 7am Saturday morning my phone was at 23% and the case had 1 of 4 lights lit. I was definitely using my phone heavily throughout the event taking tons of photos and video and checking social media mentions of the event. There was however one issue that I haven't been able to replicate but only experienced while the phone was in the case. There was a good bit of time where I couldn't access the phone's video camera because I was getting an "overheating" warning which would grey out the video camera until the phone cooled down to whatever the acceptable temperature is. That was a bit annoying because of course it happened right when I was wanting to take some video of the event. Other times I have used the case I haven't had this issue and overall it has performed as advertised. However, it has it's drawbacks even when performing as advertised. First of which is the loss of NFC. I have actually been able to use Google Wallet fairly regularly around town as many of the merchants that I shop at accept it and it is quite convenient. To all of the sudden not be able to use it seems like a step backwards. The other drawback is the charging rates, both input and output. I mean, HOLY COW, did it seem to take forever just to charge a 3500mAh battery and the phone versus just charging the phone and my external "myCharge" 6000mAh battery. Not to mention it's charging rate back to the phone was around 1-1.5A whereas the myCharge is around 1.8-2.4A. I tend to lean more towards the myCharge because it charges my phone faster and I don't have to be tethered to it or carry the extra bulk with my phone when I don' t necessarily need it.
Conclusion - Overall the case/battery performed as advertised and for the price ($29.99) it is actually a really good deal considering you get a battery and a case. Unfortunately, with the advancements of fast charging and fancier/larger external batteries that can allow you to charge multiple devices at once I see this kind of battery eventually falling by the wayside especially given the loss of certain functions as I and others have mentioned. Would I recommend this case to someone, honestly.....probably not. I would probably recommend an external battery charger with a higher capacity and multiple ports for charging multiple devices that would probably cost $20-$30 more but with a lot more to offer. Suffice it to say, I will most likely not be using the case again.
I received my case yesterday and I have to say I kinda like it like this , yes yes I know takes away the premium build etc but a premium build is useless if the phone is out of charge . It's not as bulky as I thought it would be .
The weight makes the phone feel like its secure in your hand versus the really light slippery feel an S6 has .
Doesn't take long to charge and I can also use this pack to charge other devices . I havent tried wireless charging yet .
All in all for the price , its a boss deal
I'll give it a 10/10
GALAXY S6
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Ive just seen this on Clove, and wondering if anyone has bought it yet?
Really i would like to know how big the bulge will really be, as there aren't any good photos on their site... LINK
Seems like a good price for the capacity!
osrix said:
Ive just seen this on Clove, and wondering if anyone has bought it yet?
Really i would like to know how big the bulge will really be, as there aren't any good photos on their site... LINK
Seems like a good price for the capacity!
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That particular extended battery (from that manufacturer) is now available from many sites. I did some searching earlier today and there are some great pictures available (sorry...I don't remember where).
It looks nice, but like you I'll look forward to what people think after they get it and use it.
there arent any good photos of the bulge is due to the fact that the extended battery is really ugly. There's no decent view of it from any angle.
bought this a few days back. the back cover looks really awkward. the battery lasts full day with wifi and gprs on. after about 8-9 hrs the battery is exhausted and strangely when taken out of the mobile and reinserted, the battery meter shows me another 49 to 50 % left. so basically double life. but i havent checked it practically for two days without recharge
lude219 said:
there arent any good photos of the bulge is due to the fact that the extended battery is really ugly. There's no decent view of it from any angle.
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Thanks I was fearing as much, i did find a few photos last night, that seemed to show a gap where the cover meets the phone body under the camera LINK
rinkugrewal said:
bought this a few days back. the back cover looks really awkward. the battery lasts full day with wifi and gprs on. after about 8-9 hrs the battery is exhausted and strangely when taken out of the mobile and reinserted, the battery meter shows me another 49 to 50 % left. so basically double life. but i havent checked it practically for two days without recharge
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thanks for the info!
Sounds like looks 1/10 function 9/10
looks like i'll wait in line with everyone else for the HTC battery with kikstand to be released.....one day
Real photos of this:
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Real photos of this:
http://gallery.coolsmartphone.com/main.php?g2_view=slideshow.Slideshow&g2_itemId=1625
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the battery cover look like crap in real photo
i bought a mugen 2600 battery but still waiting for it
i will upload some pictures when its arrived
Aqrab said:
the battery cover look like crap in real photo
i bought a mugen 2600 battery but still waiting for it
i will upload some pictures when its arrived
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Great thanks! the sino cameron looks pretty bad, It would be good to see an alternative
for me, even the original extended is ugly...but this is really really ugly
i would buy two normal and change these....think thats better than one ugly
DN41
DN41 said:
for me, even the original extended is ugly...but this is really really ugly
i would buy two normal and change these....think thats better than one ugly
DN41
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you have a point! I have just been looking at the HTC extended battery and i really like it but the price and not be able to use a case really puts me off...so i think you are right, maybe a spare or two standard batts are the answer
Just got mine in the mail.
I kind of had to push it on real hard. I think it clicked. It's got a rubber finish. Not bad but not perfect. Haven't used yet will report.
21$ USD received in about 2-3 days from purchase in the U.S. Pretty quick. I like that. Doesn't ship from Hong Kong. Or it didn't for me anyway.
http://myworld.ebay.com/av-battery/
juiceppc said:
Just got mine in the mail.
I kind of had to push it on real hard. I think it clicked. It's got a rubber finish. Not bad but not perfect. Haven't used yet will report.
21$ USD received in about 2-3 days from purchase in the U.S. Pretty quick. I like that. Doesn't ship from Hong Kong. Or it didn't for me anyway.
http://myworld.ebay.com/av-battery/
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Thanks for the post and the pictures. Will look forward to your thoughts after you've used it.
I bought the one from Clove a few weeks ago. The cover didn't fit too well. The space cut out for the volume bar prevented the cover from sitting onto the device properly. I cut out a bit of the corner then it fit.
Then I found the cover didn't "lock" well to the device. One side was OK while the other was just too loose (it didn't "click"). Just a slight touch/pressure would make the cover fall off. This was totally unacceptable.
I nevertheless still held on to it just to see how the battery perform. I fully charged it for 8 hours (overnight) but then I just felt (feeling only; no proper testing) that it was more than the original juice by half only, no where near the supposed-to-be-almost-double.
Being totally disappointed, I returned the cover + battery to Clove, who admitted that it was a manufacturing defect (I didn't really complain about the battery). New stock will however be only available end of the month.
While waiting for the new stock, Clove was kind enough to inform me that the original HTC extended battery (with stand) was available. So, I informed them that I would want to get the original HTC one instead.
Sales at Clove really sucked. They didn't even bother to read emails nor customer records or whatever and asking me to return my battery - what the heck. Like this, after a few rounds of email exchange (one email reply per day), the Sales finally seemed to understand the situation and advised me of an additional charge of 30 British Pounds ??????
The HTC extended battery is priced at 35 pounds while the one I returned is 15 pounds. So, apart from the VAT, etc., they obviously charge me at least 10 pounds for the shipment, again. Excuse me, that was supposed to be a replacement!!!
Like this, another few rounds of email exchange (that means a few days), i finally gave up and stick to waiting for the replacement.
Just some experience to share with those who are interested in this battery and buying from Clove.
as if the HD 2 isnt big enough allready. I just bought a spare normal battery which i will keep in the car or something.
Battery isn't really a problem anymore at least with my phone. Can have Wifi and bluetooth on all day listen to music ect. Make calls and browse and still on about 30-50% at 11pm when taken off charge at about 7am. If I turn things off and use it just a bit I can get 2-3 days out of it. Using Elegance Rom with 2.07 Radio
Here's my review:
http://htchd2.net/?p=70
I purchased the battery on Ebay here http://myworld.ebay.com/av-battery/. It arrived in about 2-3 business days. Pretty quick. Obviously not shipped from outside the U.S.
Where I live my HD2 is constantly struggling to hold a signal. It goes between 1-3 bars 3G most of the day. Mostly hanging around 1 bar and sometimes dropping signal altogether depending where I’m standing in my house. So with that said I’ve charged it fully and used it 2 full days. I mess with the HD2 most of the day surfing via wifi and 3G. Watch some videos and do a handful of calls a day. The battery does definitely offer more juice than the standard. I wouldn’t say double but maybe 70-75% more. So for me I get pretty much a full days use out of it. But I think it’s because my signal isn’t great where I live. If I lived where I had 4 bars constantly I’m thinking I’d get at least 2 days out of it.
It does have a good rubberized coating and the extra girth isn’t really a big deal. Actually the hump kind of fills a gap in my hand when I hold the device. In the pocket it does stick out more but not too bad. My cover didn’t fit on perfectly on my device also. It did click on both sides though. Some people are saying that one side isn’t clicking on. But mine did after I applied some pressure. Definitely not as quality as the original cover and it’s plastic not metal. Also the volume keys are almost flush with the cover making it hard to click the volume keys.
One benefit of this battery is when I lay the phone on it’s back the camera edge doesn’t scratch surfaces anymore. I think I can live with the hump on this device. I think I’ll keep this battery on. I’m curious about the official extended battery how/if it will perform better and I think I would like the kickstand. But for half or even less the price I’m OK with this solution for now.
SCORE: 8.0
I bought one of these off ebay also. Seems the same one as is available everywhere. Battery was ok but backplate was crap and would not clip in on one side. I complained and asked for a replacement, which they granted and then i changed my mind that I wanted a refund. They gave me my refund and didnt ask me to post it back Next thing they have sent me a replacement as well (although again backplate wont clip in properly)!!!! And in between i ordered the official one so ive got three now lol.
Anyways the official one is far far better. Backplate is metal and of perfect construction (as you might expect) and kick stand is nice and solid.
got this battery today. The back cover doesn't feet well, one side doesn't lock.
rinkugrewal said:
bought this a few days back. the back cover looks really awkward. the battery lasts full day with wifi and gprs on. after about 8-9 hrs the battery is exhausted and strangely when taken out of the mobile and reinserted, the battery meter shows me another 49 to 50 % left. so basically double life. but i havent checked it practically for two days without recharge
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Hello,
I bought this 2400mAh battery a month ago, but it has the same problem. The capacity of the battery is as described, but the battery indicator shows wrong percentage. It means that, when the indicator shows 0% and automatically turn the phone off, the battery still have about 50% of the power inside. I have to remove the battery out of the phone and install again, then it shows the 50% left.
Anybody know how to install it in a correct way (without this problem).
Thank you very much!
Ok, I bought the same battery off thEbay and the cover didn't fit well either. So I got out my pocket knife and shaved away very thinly on the cover where it has the cutout for the volume buttons, and also at the bottom of that edge till it fit and clicked in place. The most I had to cut away was at the top and bottom of the buttons, and in the radius. I think I trimmed a very tiny bit off the top of the cover too. It's very soft plastic so go slow like you are shaving it. Fits like a champ now with very noticeable increase in power.
I recently received the 8500 mAh battery case for my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge from Zero Lemon. I have had previous battery cases from them, including for the S6 Edge.
In terms of the most important aspect of this case, the battery, I was able to have about 3 days use before I needed to charge it again. I charged both my phone and the case Friday night. I started from Saturday 10:05am 100% until my phone reached 15% and the case was depleted on Monday at 9:28pm. This case is great for long trips, or extended time away from a charger. I will soon be going on vacation, and this will be extremely helpful for the journey there.
As for price - $60 for now. Seems high in terms of mAh as a standalone battery, but It's a good price for a battery case, considering the Note 5 is the same price and has 3000 mAh less capacity.
In terms of features, the only thing missing is NFC and wireless charging. That's to be expected, considering the size of the case. With the case on, the phone is a little less than an inch thick. Don't expect it to look pretty, but it comes in a variety of colors, as long as that color is black. It would be nice for more color options, but I'm not too picky. The case allows for fast through-charging, and it will charge your phone first and the case second. It comes with an extra micro to micro USB adapter in case the first gets lost or broken. It even has a full USB port to charge another device at the same time. I was able to charge both the phone and case overnight, so even at the large capacity, it won't take too long before getting to 100%. The thickness of the case did not interfere with the camera or flash, but it does make it difficult to use the biometric sensor on the back. I heard no complaints about my voice being muffled while on calls either, but the speaker does become a bit muffled when listening to music or another type of media.
If you have any kind of skin on your phone, it will have a hard time fitting in this case. The back skin I had fit fine, but the front kept bunching up where it slid under the case edge. I eventually took off the front skins from my phone. The buttons are a little hard to press, it would have been nice to have them attached as a separate button instead of just a single piece molding. The LEDs on the back of the case indicate what level the battery is at. However, it didn't seem entirely accurate as to the indicators. Monday morning the lights were showing 50%, but it was dead before it fully charged my phone back up. The lights are also a bit bright at night, I was actually able to use them to find my way around in the dark. The case of course also makes the phone quite heavy.
All in all, if you are looking to extend the life of your phone away from an outlet, this case is a good way to go. As long as you are fine with a thick black brick of a case, you will be able to spend at least a couple days away from a charger. At $60, the case is a good price for the capacity you get, just be sure to get it now before the price goes up. Be ready to carry a phone with over 11000 mAh, and a thickness close to an inch.
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[email protected] fat it is! I have mine coming tomorrow. It'll definitely be good to have for road trips & such.
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Hmmm
I'm thinking about getting one of these. How do they perform? Worth the price?
Zero Lemon Returning Customer
So I recently purchased the Zero Lemon extended battery case. I should note that I have used the following cases from Zero Lemon:
ZL Samsung Galaxy Note 2 extended battery
ZL Samsung Galaxy Note 3 extended battery
ZL Samsung Galaxy S6 battery case
ZL Samsung Galaxy S6 edge battery case
This is not my first rodeo when it comes to extended batteries or extended battery cases. I will spare the boring drawn out details and paint the most accurate picture I can about this case.
Pros:
Large Battery
LED Battery life indicator
Smart charging
Power on/off
Clean design
Full size USB port
Cons:
Buttons are not clicky
Case is VERY big
Overall impression: I think that with every iteration of these cases Zero Lemon learns something. This case is definitely a culmination of what they have improved from their past mistakes. It's not to say they don't have room for improvement, but this is definitely the best case they have made so far. I was able to get about 3 day s of usage and about like 12 - 14 hours of screen on time with this extended battery. I feel that it offers ample battery life for those that like to travel or need to be off the charger for very long periods. I think that they design of the case itself could use some much improved changes. I don't like that the buttons are very difficult to press and are almost flush. I think that part of it needs work. I do love the LED indicator on the battery itself. One of my favorite parts of this case is that you can use it as a case or as a backup battery charger. Because they continue to go with the modular approach, you can use the pieces independently and I think that's very smart. The only thing I would say is that for the price point they have it at, they should have better quality for the case.
FINAL IMPRESSION: If you can get this for $40 or less and are in desperate need of charging on the go, buy this case. If you can only buy this for $60, I don't feel that it offers anything that is above and beyond a standalone battery charger. There are also better looking battery cases out there if you are willing to spend that much. They made a great product, but it needs a little improvement on aesthetics. If Zero Lemon is reading, work on the case itself because the battery is stellar and the product is a solid 8/10 right now for me.
Cool review I was looking for a case like this for my Mom's phone.
I've used other products from Gorilla Gadgets but I have never used this case. Has anybody ever purchased this? Right now it is just sitting in my cart. I don't really think my Mom needs this much power, but she still wants one. I guess the more Candy Crush she can play, the better.
https://gorillagadgets.com/collecti...-s7-edge-extended-battery-case-and-power-bank
I can appreciate the potential usefulness but it looks ridiculous .
I'd have a separate bank anytime.
how is it for taking pictures? do you see the edges of the cover? can you take a screenshot of it
bquietson said:
I've used other products from Gorilla Gadgets but I have never used this case. Has anybody ever purchased this? Right now it is just sitting in my cart. I don't really think my Mom needs this much power, but she still wants one. I guess the more Candy Crush she can play, the better.
https://gorillagadgets.com/collecti...-s7-edge-extended-battery-case-and-power-bank
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Dude, are you a Gorilla Gadgets employee or what? You keep promoting them in the Note 4, S5 and other places that I've checked.
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IMHO it is too bulky. It is a product with a great quality. But I would definitely choose it over some cheap chinese knock offs. I will make a suggestion of which I come while mourning after the ARA project. They gave me hope that modularity is not dead. Those are Nexpaq and I-blades, brands that deserve much greater attention. Otterbox has a similar product which I don't think is available for the S7E, though they go in the right direction also. I am sick and tired of the narrow-mindedness of the producers that launch poor excuses of cases.
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I can appreciate the potential usefulness but it looks ridiculous .
I'd have a separate bank anytime.
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LOL really. A power bank would be more suitable
In fact, the I-blades is like a power bank. It is slim and the module is snapped on the case. And you can snap, like..10 modules and use whatever you want, and after you snap off, whatever you don't need.
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LOL really. A power bank would be more suitable
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In fact, the I-blades is like a power bank. It is slim and the module is snapped on the case. And you can snap, like..10 modules and use whatever you want, and after you snap off, whatever you don't need.
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Awesome. What kind of modules?
I'm undecided about this. Looks so bulky but I don't see a whole lot of other manufacturers coming through with an alternative. I might have to just go for it.
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Awesome. What kind of modules?
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When you purchase the smart case you can choose which module to purchase with the case. The case has a magnetic snapping system on which the modules are attached. The basic ones are the battery/memory, blades/modules. They carry 2500 mAh and 64GB. There is the enviro-sensor module, an air quality check module, and VR blades. I like the concept, a lot.
I also like nexpaq, but they haven't launched anything since the case for the s6. And their modules leave a hole, or you'll need empty modules. Also related, check the Otterbox uniVerse that holds great ideas.
I wonder how much time will be needed until Samsung gets out with similar products
As someone who has always had a ZeroLemon on all my phones since the S3, getting this for the S7 edge was a no-brainer. I've also been the type to always get a screen protector for all my gadgets with shiny displays. I always go for glass if available, too. I'm finding out right now, having tried two so far, that this S7 edge might be the first in a very long time I won't be putting on a screen protector. Lol. The 9H glass that the ZeroLemon comes with is too narrow and it's pretty distracting watching something on my phone, seeing the lines where the screen protector ends.
I've tried those wet-applied screen protectors and I hate those. They're easier to apply but the surface is never 100% smooth like glass or plastic. Then I found Nextec on Amazon. It's made from the same material as those wet-applied ones except it's a dry, peel-off type. I think this screen protector is great by itself but the ZeroLemon TPU case pushes on it causing it to peel off.
Anyone here been running the S7 edge without a screen protector long-term? How has your phone held up?
Always tempted to buy one of these, but I just can't justify the size and inconvenience of the case. For a fraction of the price I could purchase a decent battery bank and carry that around with me, but put it away when I'm done with it and continue using my slim phone. I purchased one of these for my old phone and rarely used it. I would be tempted, however, for the extra convenience when on long trips or not needing to carry my phone around but the price tag would have to drop for me to show interest.
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As someone who has always had a ZeroLemon on all my phones since the S3, getting this for the S7 edge was a no-brainer. I've also been the type to always get a screen protector for all my gadgets with shiny displays. I always go for glass if available, too. I'm finding out right now, having tried two so far, that this S7 edge might be the first in a very long time I won't be putting on a screen protector. Lol. The 9H glass that the ZeroLemon comes with is too narrow and it's pretty distracting watching something on my phone, seeing the lines where the screen protector ends.
I've tried those wet-applied screen protectors and I hate those. They're easier to apply but the surface is never 100% smooth like glass or plastic. Then I found Nextec on Amazon. It's made from the same material as those wet-applied ones except it's a dry, peel-off type. I think this screen protector is great by itself but the ZeroLemon TPU case pushes on it causing it to peel off.
Anyone here been running the S7 edge without a screen protector long-term? How has your phone held up?
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Yeah. I took my screen protector off because I got sick of the feel, and the glass ones don't combine well with cases. I'm about six months down the line — you can't beat the feel, responsiveness and the clarity of the screen without any protector covering it. After 6 months, I've only really got a few micro-scratches that you cannot even see unless you specifically tilt the phone against a certain light and hunt for them. Glad I ditched the protector.
Since I last posted, my screen has been naked and I've incurred one tiny micro scratch that freaked me out. I took one of the extra screen protectors I had lying around (for S7 edge) and cut off the top and bottom in order to avoid the corners being pushed in. So far so good but it is hella ugly to look at. Sigh.
I was checking out Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Screen Protector, Icheckey [Upgraded] 3D Curved Full Coverage Tempered Glass Screen Protector Cover for Samsung Galaxy S7 edge as a good recommendation for front protection with the zerolemon. I bought the zerolemon for my wifes phone and it has worked great so far, lasts almost 3 days with lots of use... twitter, facebook, videos, etc... the screen protector that came with it was a joke, looked like crap too, so hopefully this will work out better.
Do you guys think this battery case would be better off, when the phone's sealed battery has degraded to a point where it won't hold a charge? This battery case then becomes the removable battery for the phone. Please let me know.. I feel my S7 Edge's battery has started to degrade though just a tad bit.
I had this case, my friends call it the brick, it broke a glass table when it was dropped on it. Phone survived.
I liked it, lasted about 7 months before the battery started to go, was dang near exploding before i replaced it.
Now I use https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G5YRZFC/ Only gives me an extra day of charge, 1.5 if i turn down brightneess, dont play games, etc....
Attached are a bunch of pictures to attempt to give you an idea of the case size and design...
Below the pictures is my review.
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Initial thoughts...
I bought this case after using the official Samsung Battery Case. I'll do a review of that case later. The bottom line for me was that I needed significantly more power than what that case could provide. I'm heavy user to say the least. I'm not a heavy video watcher or anything lazy like that. I run a couple different businesses and my cell phone is my main form of communication. I talk on average five hours or more a day. I have calls and texts coming in from both my T-Mobile SIM and Google Voice. When I'm not taking calls, I listen Audible or sometimes music.
That daily routine is how I judge my battery life. As for settings, Bluetooth is always and connected to either my car or headset. WiFi is usually off. Screen brightness is set on auto. I am connected to Android Wear at all times. I think that covers everything.
Design...
The TPU design of the case is traditional. The case is rather austere in its design to say the least. It's all black. It's a soft, matte finish. It's a lot more comfortable to hold than one would think since its rather bulky. Heat dissipation is great which is surprising as well.
Size...
The case is big. There is no way around that. However, it is actually not too bad to hold. It's like a brick to be honest, but it really doesn't feel like one. I usually use my phone with one hand and I don't have issues doing that with this case. I will say, however, that while I don't have the biggest hands, anyone with small hands will not be able to one hand the device probably.
Power...
This is where this beauty shines!!! On an average day, I go thru almost two batteries worth of power or about 7200mah. I have yet to get this battery showing less than 50% (although I know I have to have more than 50% of the battery pack).
Final thoughts...
This case is definitely worth every penny. It isn't much larger than the Samsung Official Case but it has triple the battery life after considering the charging inefficiencies of Qi charging. If physical size is an issue for you, then I'd recommend getting the Incipio battery case as it's thinner than the Samsung but has more battery life. The Mophie case is just way overpriced for less battery.
Update 1: Sound.
Sound quality is actually very much like that of the phone without a case. The sound is noticeably louder and a little less quality. I really like where the speaker ports are. With the phone itself, the I hold the phone causes my finger to constantly cover the speaker. However, with the case, I don't have that issue.
Vibration feedback.
Vibration I did end up turning to the max. The case does make a noise from the phone vibrating against the battery. This is really only noticeable when texting.
Update 2: Battery life
Yesterday, I finally used all of the battery pack! The update though is that I noticed the pack went to zero before hitting the last bar. There's a possibility I didn't notice it hitting the last bar, but even then, it couldn't have been on 25% for a true 25%.
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Attached are a bunch of pictures to attempt to give you an idea of the case size and design...
Initial thoughts...
I bought this case after using the official Samsung Battery Case. I'll do a review of that case later. The bottom line for me was that I needed significantly more power than what that case could provide. I'm heavy user to say the least. I'm not a heavy video watcher or anything lazy like that. I run a couple different businesses and my cell phone is my main form of communication. I talk on average five hours or more a day. I have calls and texts coming in from both my T-Mobile SIM and Google Voice. When I'm not taking calls, I listen Audible or sometimes music.
That daily routine is how I judge my battery life. As for settings, Bluetooth is always and connected to either my car or headset. WiFi is usually off. Screen brightness is set on auto. I am connected to Android Wear at all times. I think that covers everything.
Design...
The TPU design of the case is traditional. The case is rather austere in its design to say the least. It's all black. It's a soft, matte finish. It's a lot more comfortable to hold than one would think since its rather bulky. Heat dissipation is great which is surprising as well.
Size...
The case is big. There is no way around that. However, it is actually not too bad to hold. It's like a brick to be honest, but it really doesn't feel like one. I usually use my phone with one hand and I don't have issues doing that with this case. I will say, however, that while I don't have the biggest hands, anyone with small hands will not be able to one hand the device probably.
Power...
This is where this beauty shines!!! On an average day, I go thru almost two batteries worth of power or about 7200mah. I have yet to get this battery showing less than 50% (although I know I have to have more than 50% of the battery pack).
Final thoughts...
This case is definitely worth every penny. It isn't much larger than the Samsung Official Case but it has triple the battery life after considering the charging inefficiencies of Qi charging. If physical size is an issue for you, then I'd recommend getting the Incipio battery case as it's thinner than the Samsung but has more battery life. The Mophie case is just way overpriced for less battery.
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Too bulky for me. But it's a personal preference mate. If you can use it efficiently good for you!
Mine is unusable for me since the case interferes with my GPEL TGSP by causing lift.
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Mine is unusable for me since the case interferes with my GPEL TGSP by causing lift.
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Haha tempered glass screen protectors are jokes!
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I just purchased the ZL battery and it should be arriving today. What TGSP will work with this "case"?
Had a friend import me this over to the uk, I have always had zerolemon cases for all my phones and its brilliant especially since pokemon go got released. Got clear-coat for screen protector and no issues.
Hi. I recently purchased this productfor the reason I get paranoid that the waterproof feature of my phone would be compromise due to daily plug and unplug on the microusb port. I was thinking of using wireless charging but it takes too long to charge and it generates too much heat in which it will degrades or have a bloated battery faster.
I have one question, do any of you guys using Zerolemon still can use the USB OTG function of your phone? My USBs can't be detected though it has no problems accessing storage of my phone through a computer.
This made the phone so UGLY......No Thanks, why would I spend so much money to get my phone get fatter
off topic...what iconpack pkease?
any belt clip ??
I could literally kill someone with it :laugh:
First off, let me say this is a great setup for a power user and is the third ZeroLemon 10000mah battery case I have used on a mobile device. I use my phone for everyday business and multimedia use around 12-13 hours a day. I am constantly in the car or traveling for clients and have very little time to actively charge my phone on the move. This battery case combo was a no brainer for me.
So far I have been through 5 complete charge/drain cycles. Charging this battery case usually takes 8-10+ hours and holds a charge pretty well from what I have tested throughout the week.
The overall size and feel is great, although it does take a beautiful thin phone and make it into a hefty brick. I would say it is relatively the same size as 3 Note 8 phones stacked on top of each other. For me, this feels great and gives me a bit more piece of mind when handling the phone all day. However, your basic consumer may not like trade-off. That though, is a positive trade-off for me to have stellar battery and usability to get me through the day, worry free.
The case fits the phone very well and I do not worry about it coming loose, shifting etc...If I were to drop it I don't know how well it would absorb the impact, or whether the phone would stay in the case itsself. I'm not going to test that though. The s-pen can be a bit difficult to get out/in. This isn't an issue for me as I rarely use this feature. All the buttons line up with the respective case buttons and pluggin in the charger has ample clearances etc. The camera and fingerprint sensor are easily reachable as well.
Overall, this was a great purchase and one I will make again for future devices. It does exactly what I need it to do every day, and it does it very well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AIQ1ZS2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Have a link to that?
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Here you go. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AIQ1ZS2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't think anyone could have designed an uglier solution
Way too much bulk to add considering how long the battery last and how fast the Note 8 charges. I have an external battery, but have only used it once
I bought the 10000 mah lemon battery as well via pre-order being I was coming off a rooted Note 3. Once I seen they was making a 10000 mah lemon I went and bought the Note 8 immediately. Not only have I've gotten 3-4 days with moderate use but it can also be used as an EXTERNAL battery for anyone worried about the added bulk or having to take a more protective designed case off to use the lemon case and battery.
I haven't even seen this option advertised in the Amazon reviews, Zero Lemon website or anywhere so decided to share. Basically just buy any USB C to USB C cable like this but shorter if you want "AmazonBasics USB Type-C to USB Type-C 2.0 Cable - 6 Feet (1.8 M... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GGKZ1VA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_t1_icXvAb4CR5EGC and plug it in the actual white and black battery that fits in the lemon case. There's a input and output insert. Use the Input slot and plug the other end into the Note 8.
This works just like an external battery where you get the option to have it in the case or out the case. Also to add. When flat on a table, the lip for the case slightly raises the phone off flat surface which helps with the glass not touching. Although it's not designed to protect the phone I dropped mines twice off a dresser and not a scratch. Landed on its back possibly because of the weight. Hope this helps anyone in deciding.
https://zerolemon.com/products/galaxy-note-20-ultra-battery-case-10000mah
Many old school XDA members already know this case well, but for new people to the Note series (i.e. Apple converts, etc..) , I thought to write a li'l bit about the Zerolemon 10K case.
I have used Zerolemon's battery cases for years. I am a Galaxy Note series user.
The Note is a powerful device and oftentimes I am out in the wild with no access to shore power.
That's where this case comes in.
I only get the 10K cases and, despite the bulk, I can continue to use my Note 20 in max performance mode out on locations with no worries about losing power. I was able to squeeze about 2 full charges and had some residual charge left to get me back to about 43%. This is with discharging the battery down to less than 10% (usually I would charge at 9%).
The older cases did not allow DEX mode, but with the Note 20 Ultra 5G, you can use DEX wirelessly.
I was able to use wired headphones (AKG N90Q) and still able to wireless charge.
Build quality on the case is what you expect from Zerolemon: Top rate. The rubber is grippy and protects the rear cameras. The case also provides some safety for the front screen.
I received the case with one led lit. All leds were lit in about ~2.5-3 hours. the power button on the Note 10+ last year was really sensitive in that you could turn it on inadvertently. With this years model for the 20 Ultra, the buttons has been more like it was on the Note 9.. it was not as easy to press.
Mounting the phone in the case is straightforward, and I have it down to a science.
Bonus - the Note 10+ belt clip case works with this years case! I have attached a photo showing the belt case from the Note 10+ with the 20 Ultra in it. The only way to get this to work is to have the phones screen faced into the case, so if you still have the belt clip, you can use it that way or have it as a stop gap until Zerolemon comes out with the proper one.
Caveats is the case does not allow super fast charging. This is known from the description so it is not a shock. The other caveat is bulk - if this is an issue for some, the 5K case is a good alternative.
Didn't test out Samsung Pay. This is not something I use anyway even without the case as I prefer to use my Samsung Watch3 LTE to make MST purchases. I will say, on my last Note 10+ 10K battery case, I DID use Samsung Pay and it DID work, so I is possible it will work on the 20 Ultra.
In closing, I've used these cases for years on a few Note series devices. This is my first must have accessory when I get the Note.
Now, only if they can make one for the Z Fold2 5G....
A number of things I don't like about this type of case.
Lithium fires are no trivial thing, and now you have doubled the amount. If one battery has cataclysmic failure it will take the other one out as well.
It makes it harder for the phone to dissipate heat.
It adds a lot of weight and especially with a face plant landing increases the odds of severe damage.
Signal issues.
Adds a lot of bulk to already large phone.
For these reasons I think it's better to take advantage of the large native battery and make use of its fast charging capability than to hang another battery on it.
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https://zerolemon.com/products/galaxy-note-20-ultra-battery-case-10000mah
Many old school XDA members already know this case well, but for new people to the Note series (i.e. Apple converts, etc..) , I thought to write a li'l bit about the Zerolemon 10K case.
I have used Zerolemon's battery cases for years. I am a Galaxy Note series user.
The Note is a powerful device and oftentimes I am out in the wild with no access to shore power.
That's where this case comes in.
I only get the 10K cases and, despite the bulk, I can continue to use my Note 20 in max performance mode out on locations with no worries about losing power. I was able to squeeze about 2 full charges and had some residual charge left to get me back to about 43%. This is with discharging the battery down to less than 10% (usually I would charge at 9%).
The older cases did not allow DEX mode, but with the Note 20 Ultra 5G, you can use DEX wirelessly.
I was able to use wired headphones (AKG N90Q) and still able to wireless charge.
Build quality on the case is what you expect from Zerolemon: Top rate. The rubber is grippy and protects the rear cameras. The case also provides some safety for the front screen.
I received the case with one led lit. All leds were lit in about ~2.5-3 hours. the power button on the Note 10+ last year was really sensitive in that you could turn it on inadvertently. With this years model for the 20 Ultra, the buttons has been more like it was on the Note 9.. it was not as easy to press.
Mounting the phone in the case is straightforward, and I have it down to a science.
Bonus - the Note 10+ belt clip case works with this years case! I have attached a photo showing the belt case from the Note 10+ with the 20 Ultra in it. The only way to get this to work is to have the phones screen faced into the case, so if you still have the belt clip, you can use it that way or have it as a stop gap until Zerolemon comes out with the proper one.
Caveats is the case does not allow super fast charging. This is known from the description so it is not a shock. The other caveat is bulk - if this is an issue for some, the 5K case is a good alternative.
Didn't test out Samsung Pay. This is not something I use anyway even without the case as I prefer to use my Samsung Watch3 LTE to make MST purchases. I will say, on my last Note 10+ 10K battery case, I DID use Samsung Pay and it DID work, so I is possible it will work on the 20 Ultra.
In closing, I've used these cases for years on a few Note series devices. This is my first must have accessory when I get the Note.
Now, only if they can make one for the Z Fold2 5G....
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It looks very industrial. Kinda purpose built. I mean why not get a fast charge battery pack? This looks ghastly. Just going against everything note 20 ultra tried to achieve with its design language. I agree Samsung could have gone for 5000mah battery but I don't think this case is the solution to that problem.
the battery case is NOT for everyone. Ive been using these cases for years and never had any issues with them.
im not concerned about lithium fires. this product has been reliable in my several years use of them on different note phones over that time.
Looks cool!
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the battery case is NOT for everyone. Ive been using these cases for years and never had any issues with them.
im not concerned about lithium fires. this product has been reliable in my several years use of them on different note phones over that time.
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Back in 2010, I used to rock an iPhone 3g. I had used incase power slider and a mophie juice pack with it. At that time, the iphone screen was 3.5" and with the battery case it was not uncomfortable to hold the phone and those cases followed the same design philosophy of the phone itself. Well I wouldn't dare to say they looked as good but they didn't take away much. BUT now our phones have become massive it's really cumbersome to use a battery case let alone a 10,000mah. I still wouldn't have minded the 5000mah but man I am a sucker for design. There is absolutely no sense of design here with zerolomon cases. It takes away from the aesthetics of the phone.
yall are preaching to the choir. the case will not win any awards in design.
the case is for functional reasons. i dont expect anyone to use this case on a daily basis, but for those who will be away from shore power for whatever reason, this case delivers.
the case is not going to allow fast charging for heat related reasons. this is totally understandable given the massive amount of battery in the case and phone. cant have it all.
That's a great case for traveling. Not that I remember what that was like. Using maps, taking pictures, all those are things that use up my battery life in a half a day. This would have been great traveling through in Asia. I used the Samsung brick though which was ok, but quirky.
I got a battery charging case for my Note 9, I think it was one of those deals where you buy it, review it, and they pay you back. I used it maybe twice. Since the case is so huge I always regretted putting it on to recharge my phone and leaving my regular case at home or in the car.
That's a big boy right there.
Reminds me of one of these:
i love it, already ordered it. i have the 5k now and cant wait to have the 10k. i have had zero lemon since my note 4 i believe. every phone
I've been using Zerolemon battery cases for many years, starting with Samsungs original Note, always hacking them to increase functionality.
Currently on Note 20 Ultra I made two physical hacks to the Zerolemon case.
In the photos enclosed you can see what I'm describing. It's not pretty, but works and adds to the cases utility as far as I'm concerned.
First — the USB—C charging port is only passthrough for USB—C cables, doesn't work for Dex with HDMI, so I needed physical access to the phone's USB port, so it wouldn't have to be removed from the case. So I cut the case around the charging port — as it's logically connected by film cable. This way I can plug it in and have the battery charge the phone. But it can also quickly be unplugged and an HDMI hub plugged in.
Second, there is significant empty space next to the phone's camera on the back, which just sits in the battery casing empty. It's actually nice the battery case stays thick there too. I cut the plastic case there and made an incision in the foam plastic battery case on the outside.
This way I have the full area next to the camera as a container — I put USB flashdrives there, whatever I want to have with me all the time and don't have to carry it outside. This container in the battery becomes a nice carrying pouch for small items.
I recommended to make these amends - in a nicer industrially designed way - to Zerolemon for their future note battery case versions, alas they didn't respond... :O)
Why not just buy a portable power bank? This case looks like it turns your phone into a brick! Def a hard pass for me.