The best Magsafe PopSockets in 2023

Jul 26, 2023

Make your iPhone more manageable with the best MagSafe PopSockets available today.

The best MagSafe PopSockets attach magnetically to any MagSafe-compatible phone (basically any iPhone from 12 to 14 Pro Max) to use as a grip or as a stand. They usually come in two parts. The PopGrip sticks to your phone, where you can click a PopTop (the bit you actually hold) into it, and it pushes down flat when not in use. This means you can text with one hand, snap better photos, and watch videos hands-free.

iPhone magsafe popsockets come in all sorts of patterns and colours, and the tops are swappable. Overall, if you have one of the best camera phones then getting the best PopSockets are a brilliant way to make them a bit more usable, a bit more safe, and a great way to add a dash of colour and design.

We've picked out the best MagSafe PopSockets for you, but honestly, there really aren't that many to choose from. So we've also included some fantastic MagSafe PopSocket alternatives that work in a similar way.

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Best basic MagSafe PopSocket+ Lightweight+ Lots of coloursThis is the best MagSafe PopSocket for most people, because it quite simply does the job at a reasonable price. If you have particular colour or pattern demands, you'll likely find something to suit you within this range. However if you want something more sophisticated, you'd best carry on reading.

Most protecive MagSafe PopSocket + 10ft drop protection+ Movable slideIf you walk around holding your phone by its PopGrip, it could come off and break. With this case, at least, it's less likely to be damage thanks to 10 feet of certified drop protection. It also features raised edges to protect your screen and an integrated slide provides a mount for your PopGrip.

Best PopSocket with a wallet+ Shielded wallet + Room for three cardsThis provides all the basic functions you expect from PopSockets, as well as giving you a room to stash your cards or maybe a bit of cash money. It has enough room inside for three cards, with an elastic sock keeping them secure, and protecting them from magnetic damage.

An effective MagSafe PopSocket alternative+ Handy ring grip + Doubles as a standThis MagSafe PopSockets alternative is cheap and easy to use. It works as both a grip and a stand, but it's all-metal, making it very sturdy, and uses a ring as its grip. The ring itself tilts through 125° if you're using it as a stand, while the ring holder rotates through the full 360°.

PopSocket alternative with a strong hold+ Firm magnetic hold+ Silicone-coatedAnother ring-based alternative to a MagSafe PopSocket, this is a slightly more expensive option than Anker's offering (number 4), but we reckon it looks a little more snazzy and it's lighter (at 30g to the latter's 45g). It works in pretty much the same way, though.

Light and slim MagSafe PopSocket alternative+ Minimal design + Thin and lightThis is the thinnest (4.5mm) and lightest (28g) MagSafe PopSocket alternative there is. Functionally similar to numbers 4 and 5, the magnetic grip isn't quite as strong as what you get with the Spigen but it'll hold up to 1,000g, and there's a great choice of colours, too.

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Tom May is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in design, photography and technology. Author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. Today, he is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq and its sister sites Digital Camera World, T3.com and Tech Radar. He also writes for Creative Boom and works on content marketing projects.