There’s a MagSafe Accessory for That
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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 pizzazz or added con
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.
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Updated August 2026: We’ve checked for accuracy throughout and added new MagSafe accessories from SanDisk, Insta360, and ShiftCam. We also replaced a previous pick with a product we liked more after testing.
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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.
Analysis
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
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:
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