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The best MagSafe accessories add flair to your smartphone. Whether it's an iPhone or an Android phone with a magnetic case or Qi2 compatibility, our phones are basically extensions of ourselves. You can customize them with cases and grips, and you can go even further with MagSafe accessories. The WIRED Reviews team has tested hundreds of MagSafe accessories, including wallets, tripods, charging docks, and more, all of which can be popped onto the back of your device to offer pizazz or added convenience. These are our favorites.

Read our other MagSafe guides, including the Best MagSafe Power Banks, Best MagSafe Wallets, Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers, Best 3-in-1 Apple Chargers, Best iPhone 17 Cases, and Best Google Pixel 10 Cases.

Updated April 2026: We’ve removed some older picks, checked for accuracy throughout, reformatted portions of this guide, and added new MagSafe accessories from Casetify, Zagg, and Ridge.

What Is MagSafe?

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MagSafe is the name of Apple’s accessory system integrated into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and iPhone 17 ranges (excluding the iPhone SE and iPhone 16e). 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.

Although MagSafe is a term made by Apple, Android phones like the Google Pixel 10 are getting MagSafe-like features with the new Qi2 standard. Most of the time, a MagSafe accessory will work without issues with Qi2 devices. Some Android phones might require a magnetic case to use MagSafe accessories.

Make Sure Your Case Has MagSafe Too

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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?

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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. 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 changing all of this. Qi2 adds the Magnetic Power Profile, which is based on MagSafe. That means Qi2 phones feature a similar magnetic attachment system, enabling MagSafe accessories to work with more devices, no case needed. Unfortunately, there aren't many Android phones with Qi2 natively baked in. Samsung's Galaxy S25 series, for example, are “Qi2 Ready” phones because you need a magnetic case to enable the Qi2 functionality as there's no magnets built into the phone. The recent Google Pixel 10 series is the first range to fully support Qi2, so we should hopefully see more devices throughout the next 12 to 18 months.

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.

Other Good MagSafe Accessories

The accessories below aren't as great as the top picks in this guide, but they're still good options if you're looking for more MagSafe gadgets.

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Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe.

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Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe: Using Apple's Continuity Camera feature, you can wirelessly use your iPhone as a webcam for a MacBook. It supports various video calling apps too, from FaceTime to Zoom. This circular silicone puck magnetically sticks to the back of your iPhone and can be used as a phone grip or kickstand, but 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. There's also a mount for external displays, in case you want one for your home desk setup.

STM Goods MagPod Smarter Phone Stand: I've been carrying this mini tripod from STM Goods all over my apartment. When I'm not using it to see notifications at a glance at my desk, I'll place it on my kitchen counter to stream TV shows while cooking dinner, on my coffee table to FaceTime with friends while on the couch, or on the bathroom sink to listen to podcasts while doing my makeup. I've also used it to shoot video. It has a magnetic disc with a socket that moves around smoothly, allowing you to position it at multiple angles. The retractable legs are sturdy too, even while tapping through notifications or typing out texts. They fold in neatly into a compact size, making it easy to travel with.

Casetify Wireless Car Charger: I've been using this for over a year. It's easy to install, has MagSafe support (with a USB-C cable) and an adjustable ball joint for various viewing angles, and it’s Qi 2-certified with a 15-watt rate. It's a bit more affordable than Belkin's and comes in several fun patterns. (I have the Penguin design, and it's tough not to smile while looking at it.)

MagGo Magnetic Charging Station (8-in-1): This little orb has three AC outlets, two USB-C ports, and two USB-A ports on the back, and over on the front is a 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 dishes out 12 watts, and the USB-C ports can output 67 watts, though this lowers if other ports or the pad are in use.

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A MagSafe SSD Enclosure: If you have an iPhone Pro Max 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? 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.

Casely Grippy: I've successfully used this grippy phone mount to record a few different videos. The suction on it is hit or miss. Sometimes, it sticks to my painted wall for hours on end; Other times, it slides off my mirror or shower wall in just a few minutes (taking my phone with it). I've found it works best if you freshly clean it as well as the surface it's going to stick to. Apply some extra pressure when pressing it against your chosen mounting location, and maybe be prepared to catch it if it falls.

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