Belkin Magnetic Charging Camera Grip with Power Bank Review
When your phone is your camera, your laptop, your editor, and your paycheck… your accessories need to pull their weight. If you travel as much as I do, you already know this truth: the best content rarely happens when you’re comfortably seated near an outlet. It happens while sprinting through an airport terminal, leaning out of a rideshare window to catch golden hour, or trying to film a quick “hotel room tour” while your coffee is actively betraying you by cooling too fast. And for anyone who makes content on the road, two things will ruin your creative momentum faster than turbulence: shaky footage and a dying phone. Belkin’s Magnetic Charging Camera Grip with Power Bank (also known as the Belkin Stage PowerGrip CTA006) is aimed directly at that problem.
It’s a MagSafe-style grip accessory that turns your iPhone into something that feels closer to a compact camera, adds a physical shutter button, and stacks on a 9,300 mAh power bank so you can keep shooting even when your battery should have tapped out hours ago. After spending time with it in the exact environment it was made for, travel days, long walking shoots, and rapid-fire social media coverage, here’s the real story.
[Note: while I am reviewing this item independently and honestly, it should be noted that I received the Magnetic Charging Camera Grip with Power Bank from Belkin for the purpose of this review.]
First impressions of this Belkin product: not just a cute accessory
Belkin didn’t design this to be subtle. The PowerGrip resembles a mini DSLR handle because it’s designed to feel like one. And honestly? That’s the point. Once attached, it changes how you hold your phone. Instead of the typical “death grip” on a slippery rectangle while hoping your pinky survives, you get a more secure, ergonomic hold with one-handed control. If you’re filming in crowds, on a walking tour, or doing street content where you need to keep moving, this is a big deal. It makes your phone feel less like a fragile device you’re terrified to drop, and more like a tool you’re meant to create with.
The most underrated feature is the Bluetooth shutter button. If you’ve ever tried to shoot content with gloves in winter, or while holding a coffee, or while trying to not look like you’re taking 47 selfies in public… You know why this matters. A physical button lets you capture faster and steadier, especially for:
- quick street shots
- airport/plane window content
- family/friends travel pics (without the awkward timer)
- one-handed TikTok B-roll clips
The button is especially nice for travel because it reduces micro-jitters that can occur when tapping your screen. In other words: less “handheld chaos,” more “intentional creator.”
The built-in power bank is made for long creator days
Let’s talk battery. This grip includes a 9,300 mAh power bank designed to keep creators shooting longer. Belkin claims it can charge an iPhone up to 1.6x. And it’s not just for your phone. It can charge up to three devices using a combination of:
- magnetic wireless charging
- a USB-C port
- and a retractable USB-C cable (0.75m / 29.5 in.)
That three-device capability is honestly perfect for travel creators. A typical day for me looks like:
- iPhone (shooting + posting)
- wireless mic receiver or earbuds
- compact light, small camera, or even a second phone
So the fact that this can keep multiple things alive without me digging through my bag like I’m searching for buried treasure? Love that. This isn’t a “fast charge my phone in 10 minutes” situation. The magnetic wireless charging supports Qi, and Belkin lists 7.5W wireless charging on the support page. That’s fine for what this product is: a creator grip that keeps you topped off while actively filming, not a high-speed battery brick replacement. For wired charging, Belkin includes 18W PD through the retractable USB-C cable, which is more useful when you’re trying to revive a device between shoots.
So the best use-case is:
- magnetic charge while filming/walking
- wired PD charging when you’re sitting down, editing, or waiting
The stand + tripod mount: this is where Belkin wins
Here’s where it earns “smart design” points:
- It doubles as a phone stand in portrait or landscape mode
- It includes a ¼-inch screw thread so you can mount it on a tripod
- It has an LCD screen for battery status
Translation: this isn’t only for handheld content. It’s also great for:
- hotel room sit-down TikToks
- travel storytime Reels
- cooking/food content in an Airbnb
- hands-free livestreams
That tripod mount is key. Being able to slap your “camera grip phone” onto a tripod without removing accessories is a small workflow detail that makes creators way more consistent.
Who the Belkin Magnetic Charging Camera Grip is and isn’t for
This is a very specific accessory, and that’s a compliment.
It’s ideal if you:
- travel frequently and create content on the go
- shoot a lot of handheld video (TikTok/Reels/Stories)
- do travel vlogging, city guides, and events coverage
- constantly juggle battery life while filming
- want your iPhone to feel like a “real camera” in your hand
Belkin clearly built this for “content-first people,” not casual users, and the difference shows.
A few points you should know before you buy:
- It’s chunky. This adds real bulk. If your vibe is “minimal travel kit,” this will challenge you.
- Wireless charging is 7.5W It’s not slow… but it’s not speedy either. It’s meant for steady power while filming, not quick refuels.
- You will get attention as this looks like true filming gear. If you don’t want to look like a creator in public, this is not stealth mode.
Final verdict: Should you buy it?
If you travel frequently and your phone is your primary creation device, Belkin’s Magnetic Charging Camera Grip with Power Bank is a legit upgrade—not a gimmick. It improves stability. It makes handheld shooting feel more natural. It keeps your battery alive during long travel days. And it adds those creator-friendly extras (shutter button, stand modes, tripod mount, LCD battery readout) that turn “I’ll post later” into “I can shoot this now.”
If you make content on the move, this is the kind of accessory that doesn’t just support your workflow, it tightens it.
Where to buy: Available directly from the Belkin website for $79.99 (often with Buy with Prime options), and also through retailers like Target and Amazon. Are you in the market for a camera grip such as this one for your phone? Let us know if this meets your needs on social media @bsb.insider!
