The 9 Best MagSafe Phone Grips for Your Butter Fingers (2026)
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The best MagSafe phone grips are basically necessities at this point. Once you start using a grip, it's hard to go back. They just offer such security , especially in this world of phones growing ever larger and sleeker. They can help prevent you from dropping your fancy glass screen on the ground (or worse, on your face), and they also add some visual flair to a device that might otherwise look exactly the same as all the others. The grips often double as kickstands, too—all the better to prop up your phone while you watch YouTube over dinner.
The grips in this guide are designed to be used with Apple's MagSafe technology (or compatible cases, including those for Android). They're easy to take on and off, with a secure hold that stays until you dictate otherwise. We've tested these grips in our day-to-day lives and are always checking out more.
Read our MagSafe guides for additional recommendations, 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 .
Updated August 2026: We've reformatted portions of this guide, checked for accuracy throughout, and added some grips to our new “avoid” section.
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.
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 S26 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.
MagSafe grips are hardly the only type of phone grips available. 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. These grips can also be difficult to remove when you're ready—some have swappable tops, but they don't necessarily allow for easy mixing and matching with different phone cases.
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, additional force could cause the magnets to separate and fling your phone to the ground.
Each MagSafe grip in this guide is one we used as a primary phone grip for weeks or months at a time. We make sure they snap securely to an iPhone or MagSafe case, and we also ensure they provide a comfortable hold for long periods and are durable enough to withstand drops and heavy use. We use the phone as we 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.
I've been using PopSockets for years. The company was the first to popularize the phone grip, and in my opinion, still makes the best in the business. There are a staggering number of designs to choose from , ranging from simple, no-nonsense pucks to limited-edition collaborations that make your phone look unique. I love the way the Crystal Heart looks, though some other options make better kickstands. The MagSafe grips are easy to pop on and off when I need to charge my phone wirelessly or mount it in my car. They're easy to clean, and they last for years. They're also comfortable to hold. It's hard to do better than this if you just want a solid MagSafe 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 under the ArmorPop brand. How's it better? It has an aramid fiber build,…
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