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The best MagSafe phone grip can make all the difference in today's world of extra-large phones. They can offer a more comfortable hold while doomscrolling through social media and safeguard from dropping your phone on your face—I've totally never done that. They can double as kickstands, making it easy to prop your phone up during video calls or while streaming video.
Phone grips have been around for a while, popularized by PopSockets, but the ones in this guide attach via magnets instead of an adhesive or a clamp. Leveraging Apple's MagSafe technology on iPhones (and Qi2 magnets on Android), they're easy to take on and off and don't interfere with features like wireless charging (you need to remove them for wireless charging to work). Android phone owners without a Qi2 device can take advantage by using a magnetic phone case. I've been testing several over the past few months—these are the best grips worth your time.
Read our MagSafe guides for more, including the Best MagSafe Wallets, Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers, Best MagSafe Accessories, Best MagSafe Power Banks, Best 3-in-1 Apple Chargers, and Best iPhone 17 Cases.
Update October 2025: We've added the Benks ArmorPop Grip, Spigen Nano Pop Grip, and Aulumu G05 Air.
MagSafe is Apple's magnetic technology built into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and iPhone 17 lineups, as well as the iPhone Air (the iPhone SE and iPhone 16e are excluded). It consists of a ring of magnets on the back of the phone designed for a faster, more precise wireless charging system. But these magnets also opened up the ability to attach different kinds of accessories, like wallets and power banks. It even makes docking an iPhone to a car mount easier.
If you use a case on your iPhone, make sure it comes with MagSafe support (you'll see a ring of magnets on the inside). That way, the MagSafe accessories will have a proper connection. Otherwise, if you use a non-MagSafe case, the accessories will likely slide off due to a weak connection.
If you need a recommendation for a great MagSafe case, we have plenty in our guides:
If you want a magnetic grip, make sure it supports MagSafe or Qi2, or at least mentions magnets on the product page. All the recommendations here are MagSafe grips.
Can Android Phones Use MagSafe Grips?
Most Android phones are incompatible with MagSafe grips. But there are magnetic cases available for top Android phone models enabling MagSafe-like functionality. You can find WIRED-tested magnetic cases for select Android phones here.
Over the coming years, thanks to the new Qi2 wireless charging standard that incorporates the Magnetic Power Profile, you'll start seeing more high-end Android phones embed magnets inside the device. Google already has Qi2 devices with the Pixel 10 range. That will allow greater compatibility with MagSafe accessories with or without a magnetic case. The road is bumpy, though. Samsung's latest Galaxy S25 range, for example, are “Qi2 Ready,” meaning you can only access Qi2 charging speeds and features with a magnet case. Hopefully, manufacturers will add native magnet support soon.
The Different Types of Phone Grips
MagSafe grips are hardly the only type of phone grips available. In fact, there are four main other types of grips you can buy.
Cases with attached grips. These are cases with a grip attached to the back. You get a strong and durable grip that will never fall off, but the trade-off is a thicker phone, and these cases typically are incompatible with wireless charging and may not work with other MagSafe accessories.
Clamp-style grips. Also called universal phone grips, these clamp to a phone so you can easily take them on and off, and they're not limited to a particular kind of phone. The downside is they're not the fastest to take on and off, and they can sometimes slide up and down the phone.
Adhesive grips. You can stick a phone grip to the back of your phone or case, and while this will typically give you a well-attached grip that likely won't fall off your phone, the downsides are similar to cases with attached grips. It may block features like wireless charging and restrict you from using other accessories.
MagSafe grips. These grips are all about convenience. You can easily take them on and off, but they only work with devices or cases with built-in magnets. While you can dangle a phone from a MagSafe grip without issue, any additional force could cause the magnets to separate and fling your phone to the ground.
How We Test MagSafe Grips
Each MagSafe grip in this guide is one I used as my primary phone grip for weeks or months at a time. I make sure they snap to my iPhone or MagSafe case securely, and I also ensure they allow for a comfortable hold for long periods and are durable enough to survive drops or heavy use. I use my phone as I normally would—scrolling through social media, FaceTiming with friends, and sending texts and emails—and evaluate the grip to see if it gets in the way or makes life easier.
Best MagSafe Phone Grip
Photograph: Brenda Stolyar
Anker's MagGo 610 strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and durability. If I weren't in love with the look of my PopSocket grip (see below), I'd reach for this one all the time. It's comfortable to grasp, lightweight enough that it doesn't weigh my phone down, and it looks sleek. The ring is sturdy enough to use as a kickstand in landscape mode, though it won't work in portrait orientation. It doesn't hurt that it's the cheapest MagSafe grip in this guide, too.
The Popular PopSockets MagSafe Grip
Photograph: Brenda Stolyar
I'm a bit of a PopSockets loyalist. I've been using them for years and bought one for my iPhone and another for my Kindle. I find it the most comfortable out of all the grips, though that could just be because I've used it for so many years. The MagSafe PopSockets are my favorite because I can pop them on and off whenever I'm using a wireless charger or when I don't need them.
But what makes PopSockets’ grips stand out is the sheer variety of designs and shapes they come in. I recommend buying through PopSockets' website directly, since you have more options to sift through.
A Double-Jointed MagSafe Grip
Photograph: Brenda Stolyar
ESR
MagSafe Ring Holder (HaloLock)
This is one of the most unique grips I've tested so far. The ring is more rectangular than circular, which took me a while to get used to. But ESR thought of all the details. The inner portion of the ring has a smooth, rubber lining that makes it much more comfortable to hold for longer periods. It also has a dual-joint design with two rings connected. The first acts as a grip and stand for landscape mode, but you can pull the second out to use as a portrait-mode kickstand. That ladder-like design comes in handy for FaceTime calls, especially while on the couch or at my kitchen counter. I also use it to keep my phone propped up on my desk throughout the day.
Best Kickstand and Grip Combo
Photograph: Jacob Roach
Courtesy of Benks
Benks
ArmorPop Magnetic Phone Grip
This little Benks grip is an old favorite. I previously included the Magnetic Ring Holder grip from Benks, but there's a new version available under the ArmorPop brand. How's it better? This version uses an aramid fiber build, which is the fancy name for tough synthetic fibers like Kevlar.
It works similarly to a PopSocket, but Benks adds a strap in the middle of the ring to slide your finger through. Around the edge, you get a metal ring that doubles as a stand, and it works shockingly well in portrait and landscape mode, even without rotating the grip.
Best Power Bank and Grip Combo
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Photograph: Simon Hill
Baseus
PicoGo Qi2 MagSafe Power Bank
MagSafe power banks are great for charging on the go wirelessly, but they can also feel unwieldy. This one comes with a grip that makes it easier to hold your phone while it's charging. It also rotates 360 degrees, so you can prop it up in portrait or landscape orientation. The magnets on the power bank are strong, so it has a durable hold too. The power bank itself has a 5,000-mAh battery and is Qi2-certified. That means it supports the latest wireless charging standard and can dish out faster wireless charging speeds. It can supply 15 watts wirelessly and 20 watts wired (via a USB-C cable). LEDs on the side show how much battery is left.
Best MagSafe Grip for Big Fingers
Photograph: Jacob Roach
Courtesy of Spigen
Spigen's Nano Pop is a basic grip, which isn’t surprising considering its low price, but it still feels well-made. A thick ring of silicone surrounds the magnets, which slides into and out of your hands with ease, and the large, sturdy metal ring at the center can function as a grip or even a kickstand—though, only in landscape mode. Don’t let the dull Black Sesame color I tried fool you. Spigen offers a handful of unique, expressive hues, including Mango Yellow, Coconut Beige, and my personal favorite, Blueberry Navy.
The Swiss Army Knife of MagSafe Grips
Photograph: Jacob Roach
Courtesy of Aulumu
Aulumu says the G05 Air is a five-in-one grip, serving as a grip, stand, angle measurement tool, fidget toy, and box opener. That’s giving the G05 a little more functionality than it actually has, but it’s still a great grip. It’s constructed out of aluminium with a thick metal kickstand, and as much as I rolled my eyes at the fidget spinner claim, the G05 has been sitting in front of my keyboard for weeks to mindlessly fiddle with during meetings.
The star of the show is the ceramic box opener. It's small with a dull point, but it slices through packing tape and letters like butter. I assumed the G05 was little more than a gimmick, but I can't stop using it.
Other MagSafe Grips We Tested
Spigen OM104 MagSafe Phone Grip for $24: The OM104 is a phone/grip combo accessory for MagSafe and Qi2 devices that comes with a flexible nylon strap to slide your finger through while holding your phone. Dual magnets and a robust metal construction make the OM104 immediately feel like money well spent, and even after hours of sliding my finger in and out of the strap, it still feels soft, flexible, and most importantly, comfortable. It has one annoying design oversight. As you slide your phone in and out of your pocket, the nylon strap will start to droop down. The strap is longer than the grip itself, so when you close the kickstand, it’ll get pinched inside and won’t allow the stand to fully close. It’s comfortable to use, but that quibble knocks it down.
Casely MagRing for $20: Unlike other metal grips I've tested, Casely's MagRing is made of soft silicone. I find that more comfortable on my fingers. It also has a 360-degree swivel, so you can position the grip at virtually any angle. But unlike the Anker we recommend above, this one is strictly a grip, so you can't use it as a kickstand. Since the grip doesn't fold in, your phone won't lie fully flat on a surface. I also tested the MagRing+ ($30), which comes with a ring clip for attaching your keys. That comes in handy for quick trips to the grocery store or when I go to the gym and need a place to put my car keys and key fob. But I prefer the standard MagRing, since I typically carry my keys in my pocket or my bag. Casely has a few variations of the MagRing and MagRing+ in stock, but it appears to be on its last legs.
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