Syncwire MagSafe Phone Grip Review
The Syncwire MagSafe phone grip rotates 360 degrees, folds to 90 for a kickstand, and pops off magnetically when you want a flat phone again.
The Syncwire MagSafe Phone Grip is worth buying if you want a PopSocket-style ring you can remove in a second. It uses N55 magnets rated to hold 2.6 to 3 lbs on their own, or 10 lbs with the included metal ring. Skip it if your case has no MagSafe magnets and you hate adhesive rings.
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How this review was made: written from my own video review of this product. Every opinion here is my own, from using it myself.
Quick Verdict
It works like a PopSocket but snaps on and off with MagSafe, which is the whole reason I like it. The ring spins a full 360 and folds out to 90 degrees for a kickstand, and the grip on my phone is far more secure than holding the bare slab. Build quality is the part that surprised me most.
Buy if you:
- want a grip you can pull off before wireless charging
- prop your phone up to watch things on a desk or tray table
- already use a MagSafe car mount and don’t want to remove the ring
- have dropped a big phone one-handed more than once
Skip if you:
- have a plain non-magnetic case, because you’ll be sticking an adhesive metal ring on it to get real holding power
- want something that stays put with zero chance of sliding, since any MagSafe grip is only as strong as its magnet
- need a grip that works through a thick rugged case
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| Magnets | N55 NdFeB |
|---|---|
| Hold strength | 2.6, 3 lbs alone, 10 lbs with metal ring |
| Back magnet | Up to 2.2 lbs |
| Movement | 360° rotation, 90° flip |
| Fold rating | 6,000+ folds tested |
| Compatibility | MagSafe iPhones, Android with included metal ring |
A MagSafe Phone Grip You Can Take Off
I’ve used PopSockets for years, and the moment I stopped was when I had to pry one off mid-trip because the hotel nightstand charger wouldn’t work through it. A permanent bump glued to your case is a commitment, and every wireless charge, every flat-on-the-table moment, every skinny-pocket day is a small reminder that you made it.
This one snaps on with magnets and comes off in a second. The ring rotates 360 degrees and folds out to 90 degrees, so the same part that gives you a finger grip also becomes a kickstand. Syncwire rates the magnet at 2.6 to 3 lbs on its own, and up to 10 lbs when you use one of the thin metal rings they include. There’s a second magnet on the back too, good for about 2.2 lbs, which is how it sticks to a fridge or a MagSafe car mount without you pulling the ring off first.
The part I didn’t expect to care about: the ring mechanism itself. The ring has a geared spring-plate mechanism inside that clicks as it rotates, and Syncwire says it’s been through over 6,000 fold cycles without going loose. The click is satisfying and weirdly addictive. Something’s clearly working.
Where It Doesn’t Belong
Thick rugged cases are the wall here. Magnets lose strength fast with distance, and a chunky armored case puts too much material between the grip and whatever magnets your phone has. Same story with a popular MagSafe phone wallet already parked on the back of your phone, since there’s only one magnetic landing zone and two things that want it.
If your phone isn’t MagSafe at all, this still works, but only with one of the adhesive metal rings stuck to your case. That’s fine, and it’s actually how you hit the 10 lb number, but it means the “snaps on and off” magic applies to the grip, not to the ring you just glued down.
The Adhesive Ring Trade-Off
Here’s the catch: getting maximum hold means going back to adhesive. Even on a proper MagSafe case, that 2.6 to 3 lb rating is the bare magnet figure, and the big 10 lb number only shows up with a metal ring in the mix. A modern phone in a case is comfortably inside that range either way, but if you want a grip you can hang your full weight off, that’s not what this is.
And once a metal ring is on your case, placement matters. Off-center and your kickstand leans. Syncwire gave the ring a flat bottom to act as a long fulcrum so it doesn’t wobble in portrait or landscape, which helps, but it can’t fix a crooked ring underneath it.
Still On My Phone
It’s the removability that keeps it there. A MagSafe phone grip that doubles as a stand and then disappears when you need a flat back solves the one thing PopSockets never did. If you’re already on MagSafe and you’ve been babying a large phone with one hand, the removability alone beats every glued ring.
Pros
- Snaps on and off magnetically instead of gluing on permanently
- 360° rotation plus a 90° flip, so it’s a grip and a kickstand
- Double-sided magnet works with MagSafe car mounts and metal surfaces
- Build quality holds up, with a 6,000+ fold rating and a satisfying click
Cons
- Full 10 lb hold requires an adhesive metal ring, which undoes some of the no-glue appeal
- Thick rugged cases weaken the magnet too much
- Competes for the same spot as a MagSafe wallet
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still wirelessly charge with it attached?
Pull it off first. That’s the entire point of a magnetic grip over a glued one, and it takes about a second. If you’ve stuck one of the included metal rings to your case, that ring can interfere with wireless charging depending on where you placed it.
Does it work with Android phones?
Yes, with the metal ring. Syncwire lists it as compatible with Apple and Android smartphones, but non-MagSafe phones need one of the thin metal rings stuck to the case or the back of the phone to give the magnet something to grab.
Will it hold my phone on a MagSafe car mount?
Yes, and you don’t have to take the ring off. The back magnet is rated for about 2.2 lbs and is designed to attach to car mounts and any magnetic metal surface, including a fridge or gym equipment.
Does the ring loosen over time?
Syncwire tested it past 6,000 folds without it going loose. The hinge uses gears paired with spring plates for positioning rather than friction alone, which is the part that usually sags first on cheaper ring grips.
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Syncwire MagSafe Phone Grip Ring Holder
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