New PopSockets Grip Is So Thin, You’ll Forget It’s There

A thin phone grip that doesn’t add bulk or get in the way? That’s been the holy grail for anyone who wants a secure hold without sacrificing portability. For years, I’ve recommended OhSnap’s Snap Grip 5 as the go-to slim alternative to PopSockets’ magnetic grips. But after just one week with the new PopSockets Low-Pro Grip, I’m ready to switch allegiances. The Low-Pro is not only thinner than OhSnap’s latest offering, it’s also more functional and far more comfortable to use.

Available today exclusively through Apple in four colors, the $39.99 Low-Pro Grip matches the Snap Grip 5’s price. It will launch on PopSockets’ own online store and other retailers starting July 29th. I’ve been a loyal OhSnap user for years, recently upgrading to the Grip 5, but the Low-Pro has won me over quickly.

The last PopSockets grip I tried was the Kick-Out Grip and Stand, which debuted last year. It offered better portrait and landscape stability than the OhSnap Grip 4, but at 7mm thick when collapsed, it often snagged when I slid my phone into a pocket. That was never an issue with the 2.5mm Snap Grip 4 or the 3mm Grip 5. The new Low-Pro sits between those two at 2.6mm , roughly the thickness of two dimes or a toothpick. While you’d need to look very closely to spot the height difference between the Low-Pro and Snap Grip 5, the real distinction is in how they feel.

The Snap Grip 5 uses a system of interlocking flexible arms connecting the base to an extending disc. It’s a design OhSnap has improved since earlier models had durability issues, but it still doesn’t feel as natural in hand. Using it has always felt like sacrificing comfort for slimness. The Low-Pro, by contrast, employs a “one-piece polymer” expansion layer that looks like a tube cut with diamond-shaped holes. It’s made of a soft, squishy material that collapses flat and feels noticeably more comfortable to hold at any angle. During prolonged one-handed scrolling sessions, my fingers never got sore , something that happened regularly with the Snap Grip 5.

Both grips double as phone stands, but the Low-Pro does it better. The Snap Grip 5 lets you tuck one edge of its disc into a notch on the base, but it’s limited to one angle and works best in landscape. The Low-Pro features a hinged metal ring around its base that folds out at any angle, supporting both portrait and landscape orientations. The base is slightly wider, but the difference is negligible.

There is one reason to still consider the Snap Grip 5: magnet strength. Both grips let your phone stick to metal surfaces, magnetic mounts, and wireless chargers, but the Snap Grip 5’s magnets are stronger. When I removed my iPhone 16 Pro from a magnetic wireless charging stand, the Snap Grip 5 stayed securely attached. The Low-Pro repeatedly remained stuck to the charger instead. If you regularly mount your phone to a car dashboard or other magnetic accessory, the Low-Pro might get left behind. If you don’t, it’s a worthy upgrade that improves on OhSnap’s design in the ways that matter most.