The Best MagSafe Accessories for Your New iPhone
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Magnets are one of those things that always remain wondrous. As a kid, I used to chase a broken magnet with its repelling end and pretend it was a cop car chasing a robber. Now, it’s just as satisfying to attach magnetic accessories to the back of an iPhone. It just clicks into place! No wires, screws, or clamps to deal with. It’s wonderful. These magnetic goods come in many flavors, from tripods and camera cages to storage drives and wallets. I've tested dozens—with the help of WIRED's Gear team. These are the best MagSafe accessories worth slapping on your iPhone.
Read our other MagSafe guides, including the Best MagSafe Power Banks, Best MagSafe Wallets, Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers, Best 3-in-1 Apple Chargers, and Best iPhone 16 Cases.
Updated November 2024: We’ve overhauled this guide with completely new picks throughout.
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What Is MagSafe?
MagSafe is the name of Apple’s accessory system integrated into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 range. A ring of magnets on the back of the phone (and in MagSafe cases) can help transfer power more precisely and faster than traditional wireless chargers. However, it's also a handy way to hold an accessory in place, like a wallet, or to mount the iPhone without requiring clamps.
Make Sure Your Case Has MagSafe Too
If you use a case with your iPhone, make sure it's a MagSafe case (it should have its own ring of magnets inside). A standard case will just weaken the magnetic attachment between the iPhone and the MagSafe accessory. A MagSafe case will maintain the magnetic strength, and sometimes case-makers use stronger magnets for a more secure attachment. We have lots of recommendations in our iPhone case guides:
Is MagSafe Compatible With Android?
Natively, no. MagSafe won't work with most Android phones. However, there are MagSafe cases for certain Android phones, like the Google Pixel series or Samsung Galaxy phones, and these cases have a similar (if not the same) magnetic ring inside, allowing you to use many of the same MagSafe power banks, wireless chargers, and other accessories, though your mileage may vary. Several accessory companies also include or sell the MagSafe magnetic component that you can stick to the back of your smartphone to enable compatibility, though I've never used one I really like.
The Qi2 wireless charging standard is poised to change all of this. The latest standard has yet to arrive in major Android phones, but you will likely start seeing it more prominently in 2025. (The first Android phone with Qi2 is the HMD Skyline.) Qi2 adds the Magnetic Power Profile, which is based on MagSafe. That means Qi2 phones will feature a similar magnetic attachment system, enabling MagSafe accessories to work with more devices, no case needed.
That's why you may also start seeing “Qi2” MagSafe devices—the latest iPhones all support Qi2, and any device you buy with Qi2 will offer maximum compatibility.
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Best MagSafe Portable Charger
Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K) (Qi2)The simplest and most practical accessory everyone should get is a MagSafe power bank. Gone are the days of needing to carry a cable around, or fuss with a cable dangling out of your pockets as your power bank recharges your phone. Just slap these batteries on the back and let them do their thing.
Anker's MagGo Power Bank has a 10,000-mAh battery capacity, which can recharge an iPhone completely almost twice. It supports the Qi2 standard, meaning it will also play well with the upcoming wave of Qi2 Android phones, in case you're in a mixed-device household. That also means it dishes out 15 watts for the fastest charging speeds possible on an iPhone. There's a built-in kickstand, always helpful, and an LED on the side to let you know how much juice is left before the battery needs to be topped up via USB-C.
Read our Best MagSafe Power Banks guide for more options.
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A Great MagSafe Wallet
Smartish Side Hustle WalletThis is one of the easiest MagSafe wallets to use. I could comfortably fit three cards inside. (If you have one of those fancy metal credit cards—look at you!—you can probably just fit two.) It's easy to push them out, thanks to the gap on the side, and I didn't have to take the wallet off the phone, which is often the case with MagSafe wallets that use a vertical sleeve. I vigorously shook the wallet and my cards didn't fall out, even when I only had one in there. It comes in a few designs and is made from vegan leather (aka plastic).
Read our Best MagSafe Wallets guide for more options.
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Best MagSafe Charger
Apple MagSafe Charger (2 m)MagSafe was designed to make wireless charging more efficient and faster. No, it's not going to recharge your smartphone as quickly as plugging in a cable, but you'll have more options to move the cable out of the way while charging, and you don't have to plug anything in (it's hard to be precise when you're fishing for a USB-C cable in the dark!). The built-in cable on these MagSafe chargers is also typically longer than the ones that come with your phone, making them easier to use while charging.
There are so many to choose from, and while I originally disliked Apple's MagSafe Charger because it had a very short cable, the company recently revamped it. It now features a 2-meter cable (around 6.5 feet), so you don't have to hug the wall while charging. It's also Qi2-certified, meaning it'll work perfectly with iPhones and will be compatible with upcoming Qi2 Android phones.
Read our Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers guide for more options.
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A Little MagSafe Notepad
Moft Snap FlowMoft's Snap Flow is exactly the kind of fun I'm looking for in a MagSafe accessory. It's a cute little notepad you can attach to the back of your phone to jot things down when inspiration strikes (or, you know, to keep that grocery list up to date). Sure, you can use Apple's Notes app for all of that, but that's boring. There's even a little pen tucked inside, and you can fold it up to make it thicker for comfier writing. You can get replacement notes from Moft, even refills for the pen, plus you can swap the notes for sticky notes to leave thought-provoking quotes around town.
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Best MagSafe Wireless Charging Stand
Nomad Stand (Qi2)Simple, stylish, and exceptionally well made with a mix of metal and glass, Nomad's Stand is one of our favorite wireless chargers, and it supports the latest Qi2 standard for the fastest 15-watt speeds for iPhone and upcoming Qi2 Android phones. Just plop your iPhone on the magnetic puck and it will float on your desktop, in either landscape or portrait orientation. The stand doesn't slide around (it's quite hefty), and it comes with a lovely braided USB-C to USB-C cable, though you'll need to supply a 20-watt charger.
Read our Best Wireless Chargers guide for more options.
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A Face-Tracking MagSafe Dock
Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKitFrequently FaceTiming at the kitchen counter while cooking? Or maybe you're trying to make it big on TikTok and making videos at home? In either scenario, Belkin's Stand Pro can help (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It's one of the very few charging docks that work with Apple's DockKit framework, which enables the iPhone's native camera to track your face, and since the wireless charging stand sits above a 360-degree base, that means you can move around a room and the iPhone will always keep you in the frame. You pair your iPhone with it via NFC by tapping it on the base—no need to download an app—and it works with pretty much every camera and video calling app.
You can keep it plugged in, but there's also a built-in battery if you want to take it room to room. It's a bit bulky, though, so it's not super travel-friendly.
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Best MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charger
Belkin 3-in-1 Qi2 Charging StandI love this treelike wireless charger. It saves so much space on my desk, and I can recharge my iPhone at the fastest 15-watt charging speed possible, along with an Apple Watch and AirPods. It's a must-have for anyone who has all three of those devices (or any earbuds with wireless charging support). Belkin also has a pad version that adds MagSafe support for AirPods, but it takes up more room, and I much prefer the floating aesthetic. It's like magic!
Read our Best 3-in-1 Apple Chargers guide for more options.
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A Versatile MagSafe Mount
Peak Design Creator KitI used this mount at the Apple event to put the iPhone on my full-size camera tripod. It came in clutch! This Creator Kit uses Peak Design's SlimLink mount system, which adds a more secure layer over MagSafe, but this does mean you'll need a Peak Design mobile case to take advantage. However, Creator Kit works with so many systems: GoPro mounts, 1/4-inch-20 mounts, Peak Design's very own Capture Clip, and Arca tripods. It's super easy to take the phone off the Creator Kit one-handed—push one of the buttons on the mount, and that's it.
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A MagSafe Case With a Physical Keyboard
Clicks Keyboard Case for iPhoneThis isn't so much a MagSafe accessory but a MagSafe case. That said, it's probably one of the most unique cases you'll come across, thanks to the built-in physical keyboard. The Clicks Case for the iPhone 16 range isn't for everyone (8/10, WIRED Recommends)—you'll want to commit to spending days, if not weeks, getting used to physical keys. But if you miss the days of tapping urgent messages into your old Blackberry, you'll feel right at home with this case. It supports MagSafe, works with CarPlay (though you need to type in a code each time to get it to work), and you no longer will have a virtual keyboard hogging 50 percent of your iPhone's screen.
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Use Your iPhone as a Webcam
Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe for MacBooksIn 2022, Apple added a feature called Continuity Camera that lets you use your iPhone as a webcam for a MacBook. The process is wireless and simple—you can see instructions on how it operates here—and it supports a variety of video calling apps, from FaceTime to Zoom. The image quality is significantly better than the standard MacBook camera, because it uses the rear camera of the iPhone. But holding your phone as you use it as a MacBook webcam is tricky. Enter the Belkin Mount.
This circular silicone puck magnetically sticks to the back of your iPhone and can be used as a phone grip or kickstand. When it's time to use your iPhone as a webcam, there's a section that pops out so you can mount the iPhone on top of a MacBook to get a more natural video-calling experience. You need to keep your screen close to a 90-degree angle, or else the weight of the iPhone will drag the screen back or forward. The mount itself isn't particularly pretty and tends to attract dust and lint, but it's quite effective at keeping the iPhone where it needs to be. There's also a mount for external displays, in case you want one for your home desk setup.
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A MagSafe Camera Cage
Moment Mobile Filmmaker Cage for MagSafeIf you're a budding cinematographer, Moment's Mobile Filmmaker Cage is arguably the best accessory to snag. Your iPhone magnetically sticks to the center mount, and you can add all sorts of other gear to the various cold-shoe and attachment points on the cage around—lights, mics, you name it. Then use the cage as a grip! No need to touch your iPhone and cause unnecessary shakes. It's seriously awesome.
The company recently announced a new version that goes a step further—the Supercage ($199)—which is expected to ship in January 2025. I haven't tested it yet, but it includes a hub, which is a game-changer for serious video professionals who use an iPhone. The hub supports 100-watt passthrough power, includes an SD card slot (or you can connect an SSD), and has an HDMI out for external monitors, not to mention a 3.5-mm headphone jack for lav mics. Just like the standard Filmmaker Cage, it has mounting options all around for all that gear.
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Keep It Safe With a MagSafe Grip
Ohsnap! Snap 4 Grip Colors/LuxeMagSafe phone grips don't require adhesives. Just pop ’em magnetically to the back of your iPhone or MagSafe case for added security. You can take them off whenever you recharge the phone wirelessly or need to use another MagSafe accessory. Talk about hassle-free! That said, magnets are only so strong. Don't hold the phone by the grip alone—a little effort can separate the magnets.
My favorite grip right now is Ohsnap!'s Snap 4 Grip. Its best feature? Other MagSafe accessories can stick to the back of it, so leaving it on your phone doesn't limit the use of other accessories. That also means it can wirelessly charge through the grip, though it does get very warm. The magnet is strong, you can use it as a grip and slide your fingers through, and it can also be positioned as a kickstand to prop your device up in landscape orientation. The picture above shows the grip with the company's case, but it will work with any MagSafe case. (The only difference between the Snap 4 Luxe and Snap 4 Colors is that the latter can be paired with matching cases.)
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A MagSafe Tray
Courant Mag:3 ClassicsI love trays like this in my entryway for tossing shades or house keys. Why not your phone, too? Courant's MAG:3 can be had in linen or leather (I tested the latter). There's one MagSafe puck for your smartphone that charges at standard rates (7.5 watts), and the one on the right is a basic Qi charger for juicing up wireless earbuds. There's an extra USB-C charging port to charge another device via a cable. None of this will be super speedy, but I find it's a great way to “leave the smartphone” by the front door so I'm not constantly on it after coming home. I've been using it for a year, and it hasn't given me trouble.
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A MagSafe Mount for Bikes
Peak Design Everyday Case With MagSafeWith my old bike mount, I had to wrangle rubber straps around my phone to secure it to my handlebars. It took a few minutes! With Peak Design's Universal Bike Mount, the whole process takes a second. And it's more secure than many other MagSafe mounts because it locks the iPhone in place. (You need to push a button to unlock it and remove the iPhone, but you can do it with one hand.) After many years and miles on roads of varying degrees of quality, my iPhone has yet to fall off. The caveat is you have to use Peak Design's Everyday Case for it to work with the mount. You can attach other MagSafe accessories to the back of the case just fine (and it still supports wireless charging).
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A Travel-Friendly MagSafe 3-in-1 Charger
Anker MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Qi2 ChargerThere are many variations of this kind of travel-friendly MagSafe wireless charger, like the Twelve South ButterFly SE or the Native Union Voyage. Anker kicks things up a notch with its own version, which is a 3-in-1 charger as opposed to a 2-in-1 like its competitors. And it still manages to cost less, despite including a cable and power supply, not to mention the latest Qi2 support for speedy charging. The middle pad is for AirPods, the Apple Watch charger is on the right, and you can put your iPhone on the left. It has to lay flat and can't be propped up, but it's the lightest and most compact 3-in-1 charging system. It also just looks weird (in a good way).
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A Versatile MagSafe Tripod
Joby GripTight Tripod Mount for MagSafeClamping a phone onto a tripod can be annoying. Buttons get pressed, your case might be too thick, or the iPhone just might slip out of your hands in the process. None of that will happen with this MagSafe tripod. The circular mount has magnets embedded, so it takes a second to attach an iPhone to this thing. There are clamps that slide out in case you want additional security (or you want to attach a non-MagSafe iPhone). The bottom half is the classic GorillaPod bendy tripod system you can mold to stay secure pretty much anywhere, and the mount can be removed and attached to most other tripods. Two threads also mean you can hook up video lights or a microphone.
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A Desktop Docking Station
Anker MagGo Magnetic Charging Station (8-in-1)I've tested and still use the older version of this Anker MagGo charging dock, and the newer one adds Qi2 support to be more compatible with other devices. This little orb is more useful than the Palantir—there are three AC outlets, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports on the back, and over on the front is the Qi2 wireless charging pad that can recharge your phone. It's great for workstations where you need to plug in a lot of gadgets. Each of the USB-A ports dish out 12 watts, and the USB-C ports can output 67 watts, though this lowers if other ports or the pad is in use.
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A 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger
Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1Don't have an Apple Watch? Get a 2-in-1 charger instead. If you want to charge AirPods or any other wireless earbuds (with wireless charging support) alongside your smartphone, this one has you covered. Belkin’s smart design comes in black or white with a shiny metallic post connecting the MagSafe charging pad to the wide-weighted base. It charges at the maximum 15-watt rate, and you can turn your iPhone sideways for StandBy mode, converting it into a bedside alarm clock. It doesn't support Qi2, but it will recharge iPhones at the fastest 15-watt rate. —Simon Hill
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Rev Up With a MagSafe Car Mount
Belkin BoostCharge Pro Car ChargerCompact and discreet, this vent mount has clingy prongs and a powerful array of magnets to ensure MagSafe-enabled iPhones don't budge an inch, even on bumpy roads. It can wirelessly charge your iPhone at the maximum 15-watt rate. An adjustable ball joint allows you to angle your phone for a better view. The USB-C cable is long and permanently attached, and it comes with a plug-in charger for folks without USB-C ports in their car. I have an option for folks who prefer a dash mount below.
Read our Best Car Phone Accessories guide for more options. —Simon Hill
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Or a MagSafe Dash Mount
iOttie Velox Pro Magnetic Wireless Cooling ChargerIf your vents are awkward, or you just prefer a dash or windshield mount, this iOttie option has a suction cup. It stays in place well, and the magnets are strong enough to keep your iPhone from violently flying off when you go over a pothole. The telescopic arm combines with a ball joint to give you a wide range of movement to find the ideal position. The 7.5-watt charging rate is disappointing, but I like that the USB-C charging cable is removable, so you can detach and stow it when your iPhone is topped up. The built-in fan also helps to keep the temperature down when the sun is out. —Simon Hill
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A Headphone Stand and Wireless Charger
Satechi 2-in-1 Headphone Stand With MagSafe Wireless ChargerI love multipurpose gadgets. Why waste valuable desk real estate with a simple wireless charger when you can have a combo that does the same and holds your headphones? Satechi's headphone stand looks elegant, and the sturdy rubberized base has no problem carrying my headphones when they're out of use. A spot on the stand holds your cables out of the way, which comes in handy if you use the spare USB-C port on the base to recharge your wireless headphones as they dangle.
The base doubles as a MagSafe charger that will recharge your iPhone at 7.5 watts (not the fastest speeds), and it's managed to magnetically hold everything from the iPhone 15 Pro Max to the iPhone 14 Pro with no trouble. It will even work with Android phones; you'll just need to be more precise with placement. Just know that Satechi doesn't include a power adapter, so you'll need one that can at least hit 18 watts, like this one.
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A MagSafe SSD Enclosure
Dockcase Smart MagSafe M.2 NVMe SSD EnclosureIf you have a Pro iPhone and you want to tinker with Apple's more advanced video recording formats (ProRes 4K at 60 frames per second or higher), well, you'll run into one big problem immediately: You can't natively record without an external storage device. You'll need a solid-state drive plugged into your iPhone, and it will record your video directly to the external storage. But a dangling SSD doesn't sound very safe, right? There's a growing world of SSD enclosures that magnetically stick to the back of the iPhone. They don't transfer power or data via MagSafe but merely attach to the back as a convenient way to store the SSD while recording.
You do not have to spend much for one, though it's worth remembering that you need to supply your own SSD. DockCase's Smart MagSafe Enclosure is the first I've tested, and it works really well. (You can use an SSD like this one and swap it out whenever you need via the screws on the back.) There's a spare USB-C port that supports up to 100-watt pass-through charging, and the included USB-C cable supports 10-Gbps data transfer speeds. I was able to record a few short ProRes 4K 60 fps Log videos, and they were directly stored on the SSD in the DockCase (a simple 25-second clip was nearly 8 GB). That said, it's needlessly expensive, and while I like the display and the information it offers about the SSD's health, it didn't find it necessary.
