Wired Updates Guide to Best MagSafe Phone Grips for 2026
Wired has reformatted and updated its MagSafe grip guide as of August 2026, adding new recommendations and an 'avoid' section.
What happened
Wired published an updated guide to MagSafe phone grips in August 2026. The guide covers grips designed for Apple's MagSafe technology and compatible cases, including select Android devices. Wired tested these grips in day-to-day use over weeks or months, evaluating their secure attachment, comfort during extended use, and durability against drops. The update included reformatting, accuracy checks, and the addition of products to an 'avoid' section.
Context
MagSafe grips address a practical consumer need as smartphones have grown larger and more prone to dropping. MagSafe is built into iPhone 12 through iPhone 17 lineups and consists of magnetic rings on the back of devices that enable attachment of accessories including grips, wallets, power banks, and car mounts. These grips offer advantages over other grip types—such as cases with attached grips or adhesive grips—because they attach and detach easily without blocking wireless charging or other MagSafe accessories. Android compatibility is expanding as the Qi2 wireless charging standard with Magnetic Power Profile incorporates native magnets into high-end phones like the Pixel 10 range, though some Samsung Galaxy models require a magnetic case to access Qi2 features. The market for phone grips reflects broader industry trends toward modular, interchangeable accessories.