The best MagSafe accessories for your iPhone in 2024, tested and reviewed
Magnets for the win! Trick out your phone with these excellent power banks, car mounts, wallets and more.
Did you know your iPhone has a magnetic personality? Wait, no, that's you; your phone has a magnetic backside. Apple's MagSafe technology allows a slew of useful accessories to ride piggyback, everything from power banks and desk stands to wallets and car mounts. These items snap on with a satisfying (and secure) magnetic embrace and can pop right off again as needed. So if you own an iPhone 12 or later, check out this list of the best MagSafe accessories you can buy. I think at least a few of them will come as very pleasant surprises.
OhSnap Snap 4 Luxe Magnetic Phone Grip
Pop-up phone grip and stand
ESR HaloLock Geo MagSafe Wallet Stand with Find My
4-in-1 MagSafe multitool
ExtreLife MagSafe Wallet with AirTag Holder
MagSafe wallet with AirTag holder
ExtreLife MagSafe Wallet with Grip
Budget MagSafe wallet
ExtreLife 2-in-1 Magsafe Wallet
MagSafe wallet with ID window
Sinjimoru M-Card Zip Magsafe Wallet and Phone Grip Stand
MagSafe wallet and grip
Moft Magnetic Wallet Stand
Ultra-slim MagSafe wallet and stand
AC Island 5-in-1 Portable Charging Station
MagSafe travel charging station
Lisen Universal Airplane Phone Holder
MagSafe clip-on phone holder
Eazpower Magsafe 5-in-1 Portable Charger
Multi-function MagSafe battery pack
Mozoter MagSafe Portable Charger
Budget MagSafe Power Bank
Baseus Foldable Kickstand Wireless Portable Charger
Extended-warranty MagSafe Power Bank
Anker MagGo A1654 Power Bank, Qi2 Certified 15W
Fast-charging MagSafe battery pack
Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Qi2 15W Wireless Charging Station
MagSafe nightstand charging dock
Anker MagGo Magnetic Charging Station
MagSafe Desktop Charging Station
iOttie Velox Pro MagSafe Windshield Car Mount with Wireless Charging
MagSafe Charging Car Mount
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These aren't just random picks, either: I've tested all of them and can confirm they've earned a spot on our roster. But there's one important note before we dive in: Obviously these accessories will work with a "naked" iPhone, but if you keep yours in a case (which you should), make sure it's MagSafe-compatible — meaning it has an embedded magnetic ring to extend MagSafe's reach through to the back of the case. Otherwise your accessories may not lock on securely enough. (Good news: If you love your existing case but it doesn't support MagSafe, there's an inexpensive upgrade kit you can buy.)
Want to learn more about this technology, including how it works and the best ways to leverage it? See my story on how to use MagSafe. Now, on to the best MagSafe accessories! (Note that in the categories below, there's often some crossover. Some wallets also have grips, some power banks also have stands, and so on.)
The best MagSafe phone grips
The Snap 4 Luxe is the only iPhone grip/stand combo I've found that is, itself, magnetic, while also supporting "pass-through" wireless charging, meaning you don't have to remove it every time you want to use a charging pad or dock. (That may not sound like a big deal, but trust me, it is. I use it in tandem with the ESR wallet listed below.) Meanwhile it's incredibly thin —thinner than some iPhone camera "bumps," in fact — with a sturdy pop-up plastic grip that can also tilt and lock to become a stand. At $40 it's definitely on the pricey side, but I've used mine daily for seven months and it's still in great shape. Worth the investment!
- Supports pass-through charging
- Magnetic on the outside, too
- Comfortable grip
- Stand works in portrait and landscape orientations
- Expensive
- Can get hot depending on charging pad
The best MagSafe wallets
Available in black or brown, the Geo packs four useful functions into a single accessory. It's a three-card wallet, a kickstand, a finger-grip and an AirTag. Well, sort of: There's AirTag-like functionality here in that the Geo is fully compatible with Apple Find My (unlike Apple's own wallet, which has only rudimentary Find My support). Thus, if the wallet happens to go missing, you can easily pinpoint its location. The battery lasts only three months, though, and the charging cable is proprietary, but that doesn't stop me from really liking this product; it's one of my favorite MagSafe accessories.
- Embedded Apple Find My
- Comfortable slide-up finger grip
- Affordable, and often discounted
- No room to hold cash
- Doesn't accurately report battery status
If you like the idea of a Find My-compatible wallet, here's another option: ExtreLife's card-holder includes a spot for an actual AirTag (not included), meaning if the wallet ever goes missing, you'll have an easier time tracking it down. Meanwhile, stretchy fabric allows you to carry up to seven cards, not just two or three like in some wallets.
- Holds up to seven cards
- Easy AirTag insertion/removal
- AirTag definitely adds a little bulk
Will you like it because they put a ring on it? I think yes, because this stretchy 7-card wallet lets you slip a finger through that ring for a more secure grip. But it also rotates a full 360 degrees and swings out for phone-stand duty. I especially like the wide range of available colors, though for some reason these also have different prices: At press time, you'd pay anywhere from $9.99 to $17.99 depending on the selected color.
- Sturdy stitching
- Can hold up to 7 cards
- 360-degree ring functions as both grip and stand
- Inexpensive
- Ring doesn't fold completely flat
- Not all colors are the same price
Most MagSafe wallets give you a card pocket and that's about it. This one does, but also opens up, billfold-style, to reveal an ID window and other pocket that can be used for cash and/or more cards. (Total card capacity here: an impressive 10.) The wallet blocks RFID signals and promises to protect your cards against demagnetization. It's also a stand, of course, suitable for portrait or landscape orientation. And ExtreLife offers this in your choice of 10 colors. I just wish it had a stretchy band or something similar at the rear for good one-handed gripping.
- Roomy billfold-style wallet
- Blocks RFID signals, guards against card demagnetization
- Lots of color choices
- No grip
Most MagSafe wallets are just pockets; the M-Card Zip is a slim, bifold plastic case with room for up to three cards on the left and some cash on the right. The same elastic strap that holds the cash provides a comfy multi-finger phone grip on the outside of the case, and there's a cleverly designed silicone band attached to it that scrunches up to become a phone stand (albeit for landscape viewing only). You also get a little strap that can optionally affix the wallet to your phone case, just in case it comes loose in your purse or something. I'm concerned about the longevity of the plastic clasp that keeps the wallet shut, but overall I really like this design.
- Can hold both cards and cash
- Very comfortable stretchy grip
- Enclosure design offers added protection for cards
- Stand doesn't work for portrait viewing
- Magnets could be stronger
Available in over a dozen colors, Moft's origami-inspired, vegan-leather wallet is as slim as they come, measuring just 0.2-inch thick — at least until you add one or two cards, which is all it can accommodate. Even then, this is one of the most pocket-friendly MagSafe wallets you can get. It unfolds to become a surprisingly sturdy stand for both portrait and landscape viewing. And there's plenty of room to slip your fingers inside the fold-out for easier one-handed gripping.
- Extremely thin
- Works equally well with portrait and landscape viewing
- Holds only two cards
The best MagSafe accessories for travel
This incredibly convenient charging station includes a MagSafe pad for your iPhone and wireless docks for your Apple Watch and AirPods. It folds into a travel-friendly stack when not in use but can also convert to a stand for hands-free phone viewing. It also has two USB ports for plugging in other devices if needed.
Unlike a lot of similar "sandwich" charging stations, this one is made of metal, not plastic. And it comes with an AC adapter, something that's usually missing from cheaper counterparts. I also appreciate the zippered carrying case. This is what I pack for trips now; when I arrive, I set it up beside my bed for easy overnight charging of all my Apple devices.
- Can charge the "big three" Apple devices simultaneously
- AC adapter and carrying case included
- Folds flat for travel
- Heavy for a travel accessory
It may have "airplane" in the name, but this ingenious phone mount is designed to clip to just about anything: a desk, a table, the edge of a cupboard door, you name it. I especially like mounting it to the extended handle of my carry-on bag so I can watch movies hands-free while waiting to board my flight. The MagSafe mount arm can extend, bend and rotate to give you the best possible viewing angle. Seriously, this thing is awesome. Get one.
- Can clip to just about tray-like surface
- Inexpensive, and often on sale
- Very compact when folded for travel
- Spring clip is very stiff
The best MagSafe power banks
My new favorite power bank makes most others look like slackers. In addition to supplying 10,000-mAh MagSafe charging to your iPhone, this Eazpower pack can magnetically charge your AirPods or Apple Watch as well — a capability I haven't seen in other battery packs. It also has built-in Lightning and USB-C cables for charging other stuff, and just to round things out, there's a folding kickstand.
- Built-in USB-C and Lightning cables
- Built-in kickstand
- Can also wirelessly charge Apple Watch and AirPods
- Printed instructions hard to read
The bargain to beat, Mozoter's 10,000-mAh battery pack is less than half the price of some others — and it has a few special tricks up its sleeve. First, it's waterproof and shockproof, with snazzy orange corner bumpers to help it survive falls. Second, it has a 3-setting LED light panel on its backside, useful for basic flashlight purposes or even as a fill light for recording videos. The magnets could be stronger — I could see this getting knocked loose inside a bag — but I'm still pretty amazed by what a good value it is.
- Under $20
- Shockproof, waterproof design
- Backside LED flashlight/fill light
- Magnets aren't super-strong
- Thicker, chunkier than it appears in promo photo
With its 10,000-mAh, 20-watt Power Delivery battery, this power bank charges your phone faster than most. But it also has raised magnets to help reduce overheating, a kickstand that allows for portrait and landscape hands-free viewing and a digital readout on the backside that shows how much charge remains. I particularly like the 24-month warranty and the fact that there's frequently a discount or coupon that lowers the price. My only complaint is the length of the battery: On my iPhone 13, it extends slightly past the bottom.
- Two-year warranty
- Folding kickstand supports landscape and portrait viewing
- Digital status display
- Raised magnets help reduce heat
- Depending on your phone size, it may hang off the bottom
One downside to MagSafe charging is that it tends to be a little slow. That changes with MagSafe's Qi2-certified power bank, which promises twice-as-fast charging thanks to its 15-watt pad. Thankfully, it's no larger or heavier than similar models, though it's definitely on the pricey side. (If you're not in a rush, watch for sales; Anker products tend to get discounted regularly.) You do get a 2-year warranty, however, double that of most power banks.
- Qi2-certified 15-watt fast-charging
- Status window shows remaining charge time or battery life
- 2-year warranty
- Kickstand feels a little flimsy
The best MagSafe phone mounts
Is it expensive? Yes. Have I found a better nightstand companion for charging my iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch? No. Anker's latest is not only simple and elegant, it's also powerful, with Qi2 certification for faster phone charging and MFW for faster watch charging (up to nearly 50% in just 30 minutes, according to Anker). Does that matter if you're charging overnight anyway? Not really. But as someone who prefers the latest and greatest of everything, I'll take it.
- Simple, elegant design
- Fast charging for both phone and watch
- 40-watt USB-C AC adapter included
- Two-year warranty
- Expensive
To look at the Anker MagGo (weirdly named because it's designed to stay, not "go") is to see a desktop charging mount for your phone, but it's way more than that. At the rear you'll find three AC outlets, two USB Type-A ports and two USB-C ports. In other words, this thing is the whole power package, able to supply juice to up to eight (!) items at once. I must admit, I like a desktop mount more than I thought I would; it keeps the screen upright so I don't have to reach for the phone every time a notification comes in. And this new version is Qi2-certified for the fastest available MagSafe charging.
- Qi2-certified
- Keeps your phone in front and all the cords at the rear
- Three AC outlets, four 'smart' USB ports
- Awkward to actually reach the plugs
If you're going to use your phone for in-car navigation and whatnot, I strongly advise a mount that'll keep it close to eye level. The Velox Pro can suction to your windshield or dashboard, giving your phone not only a secure MagSafe mount, but also a charger. Worried about heat damage from the sun? Don't be: This thing also has a fan to keep things cool. I don't love the cord that runs from the mount to your car's power port, but there's no way around it; power's gotta come from somewhere!
- Built-in fan helps keep phone cool
- Includes 12V power-port adapter
- Windshield or dashboard mount
- Fan noise
- Extension arm covered in grease
- Power cord is necessary but unsightly
FAQs
What is MagSafe?
MagSafe didn't originate on iPhones, but rather on Apple MacBooks as a specialized power plug. The iPhone implementation of this is quite different: a magnetic ring embedded on the backside of the phone allows you to snap on various accessories.
Which iPhones have MagSafe?
Pretty much every model from the iPhone 12 on through to the iPhone 15 — and the technology will no doubt be included in the forthcoming iPhone 16 series as well. Notably missing from the MagSafe lineup: the iPhone SE.
What's the difference between MagSafe for iPhone and MagSafe for MacBooks?
They're both based on magnets, but MagSafe for MacBooks is just for power: It's a magnetic connector that snaps onto the laptop for charging purposes. MagSafe for iPhone can be used for charging as well (as made abundantly clear by some of the products above), but also for things like grips, wallets, car mounts and more.
What are the differences between Qi, Qi2 and MagSafe?
All three are wireless-charging technologies, all capable of delivering power to your phone by way of a pad or stand. But the main distinction is magnets: Apple's MagSafe technology is, true to its name, magnetic, hence the snap-on nature of the various accessories listed above. That helps to overcome a key issue with Qi (pronounced "chee") technology, which is that your phone must be exactly aligned with the charging coils. Meanwhile, Qi and MagSafe are limited to 15 watts of power, while Qi2 has the potential to deliver more power, resulting in faster charging.
Will MagSafe chargers and other accessories work with Android phones?
Let's start with chargers: Because MagSafe is built on Qi technology and many Android phones support Qi wireless charging, they're compatible. However, unless the phone in question has magnets built in (currently only a handful do), you won't get the benefits of magnetic attraction and alignment. The workaround here is to put your Android phone in a MagSafe-compatible case, which effectively opens the door to all manner of MagSafe accessories. Or just install something like the Mophie Snap Adapter, a metal ring that endows any reasonably thin case with MagSafe compatibility.