Finally Found a Magnetic Phone Grip I Never Want to Remove

I’d promised myself I wouldn’t fall for another OhSnap accessory. Every model I’d tested over the years felt polished but overpriced, with some nagging flaw that kept it from earning a permanent spot on my phone. After reviewing the $40 Snap Grip 5 last year, I went back to my trusty $25 Syncwire. Then OhSnap released the $50 Snap Grip Stand, and my resolve crumbled. A vertical stand and grip that’s always attached, always ready, no fiddling required? That’s exactly what I wanted.

I’ve been testing the Snap Grip Stand for months now, and the telling moment came when I realized I never once removed it. So I bought one with my own money.

The first thing you notice is the profile. At just 3.7mm thick, it slides into a pocket without creating an awkward bulge or leaving a visible line in your pants. The double-sided magnetic ring carries over from the previous generation, meaning it locks onto your phone’s magnet ring and also clings flat to a fridge, a piece of gym equipment, or the metal cabinets in my garage. Wireless charging still works through it, which is a nice bonus.

The grip mechanism remains one of the best I’ve used. Those interlocking joints flex to fit loosely between two fingers, much like a PopSocket, or you can thread a finger through the joints for a much firmer hold. The entire disc rotates freely, so you can spin it to any angle, though it still makes a faint scraping sound as it moves.

What sets this model apart is the actual stand. Most magnetic grips on the market treat a stand as an afterthought, offering a flimsy prop that barely holds the phone upright. The Snap Grip Stand surrounds its magnet ring with a thinner fold-out ring on a hinged arm. Pull it down, and the phone props up instantly in its natural vertical orientation. There’s no need to detach the grip, rotate it, or lock a tab into place like on previous OhSnap models. You just pull, set it down, and you’re done. It’s remarkably fast and stable.

OhSnap markets this as “thinner than your camera bumps,” which holds true if you’re not using a bulky case. In my experience, it’s plenty thin regardless.

This design isn’t unique to OhSnap. The $17 Gornergrat Grat 5 offers a similar fold-out stand at a fraction of the price. I tried it, but the elastic strap felt loose and less secure around my fingers, which was a dealbreaker for me.

OhSnap uses the extra vertical arm space smartly. There’s a secondary vertical magnet that aligns with Apple’s MagSafe pattern, plus a strip of grippy clear plastic that adds friction. That combination keeps the stand from rotating when you don’t want it to, which is a thoughtful touch.

I’m also relieved about the materials. The previous Snap Grip 4 had adhesive issues, and the Snap Grip 5’s soft-touch coating started peeling during my testing. This new model uses bare anodized aluminum, and it feels solid and looks great. No unwanted coatings to worry about.

There are only three things I’d change. First, the price could come down, though OhSnap runs frequent sales. I picked mine up at Best Buy for $40 after tax. Second, I’d love magnets in the stand’s ring itself rather than just the main ring, so I could use the magnetic mount and the stand simultaneously. Third, a more one-handed way to open the grip would be welcome. Tango’s spring-loaded grip pops open with a press, but that spring pushes my fingers apart too aggressively for my taste.

For now, the Snap Grip Stand has earned its permanent place on my phone. It’s the rare accessory that does everything well and nothing annoyingly. That’s enough to win me over.