The iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 (in all their mini, Pro and Pro Max models) are unique because they are compatible with Apple's MagSafe charging system. They have a magnet built directly into them so that, when paired with a MagSafe charger, the iPhone magnetically snaps in and charges. It eliminates the need to find that perfect alignment that most wireless chargers still require.
More fun is that MagSafe opens up the door for whole new ecosystem of the accessories that work with the new iPhone models. Apple has already released a number of MagSafe cases, chargers and event a minimalist wallet. But more and more third-party makers are coming out with MagSafe accessories of their own. We've rounded up a whole host of them, for iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 alike, here.
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We've been writing about and reviewing Apple's iPhones, iPads and Mac lines for near-on a decade, as well as all the peripherals that work with those devices. We also work with major brands and talk to experts within the tech and audio industries. The below selections of MagSafe accessories are a combination of products that we've had hands-on experience with as well as products that are made by brands that we trust.
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The Best MagSafe Cases for iPhone 13
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The new iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max all support Apple's MagSafe, of course. But thanks to camera bumps that are slightly different from their predecessors, they only fit into iPhone 13-specific cases. Here are the best MagSafe friendly options that are available so far. For an in-depth look, read our full roundup of the best MagSafe cases.
With a grip bumper and metal buttons, Nomad's sport case gives your iPhone 13 some extra defense without making it look awful. This is for the iPhone 13, but it's also available for the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
If you're looking for thin and minimalist case for the iPhone 13, Totallee makes a variety of options in a number of different colors.
The Best MagSafe Cases for iPhone 12
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The iPhone 12 and its three other incarnations — including the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max — are the first iPhones to be integrated with MagSafe. For an in-depth look, read our full roundup of the best MagSafe cases.
Nomad's classic case is made of genuine Horween leather and comes with MagSafe built-in. It's available in three colors: black, brown or natural (sand).
Totallee has long made some of our favorite cases that are super thin — the thinnest you can find. It's available in a number of styles, including a clear case to show off your iPhone 12's natural color.
The Symmetry Series+ is a line of slim and one-piece cases from OtterBox. Available in a number of different colors and designs, including Clear (pictured) and Stardust Glitter, and designed to work with MagSafe.
The Defender Series Pro XT is the exact same case as the company's Defender Series XT (above), only it's coated with an antimicrobial exterior to help protect it from common bacteria.
The Grip Case is, as its name gives away, a smartphone case that's meant to be easy to hold. It has multidirectional grip enhancers lining its sides and corner grips to prevent you hand from slipping.
The Thin Case is fully compatible with MagSafe, but it also is specifically designed to work with Moment's photography accessories, such as mounts and extra lenses. It's available in several colors.
This is the same Clear Case as what Apple has traditionally designed, meant to show off the color of your iPhone. It has built-in magnets to help your iPhone 12 align with a MagSafe wireless charger.
The Next case is a two-piece design case to make it extra resistant against drops. It's also made of 50-percent recycled plastic. It's available in several different colors.
Gear4 is an accessory maker that's owned by Zagg, the same company that also owns Mophie and Invisible Shield. The Crystal Palace Snap is a clear case that's the same price as the one Apple sells.
This is a leather sleeve that protects your iPhone's screen from dings and scratches. There's also little pocket for your ID or credit cards. It's available in a number of colored finishes.
The Best Official MagSafe Chargers for iPhone
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A MagSafe charger can charge any MagSafe-supported iPhone model at 15-watts — save for the "mini," which charges at a max of 12-watts over MagSafe. That's twice as fast as the 7.5-watts that wireless chargeable iPhones max out at while using a non MagSafe wireless charger. For an in-depth look, read our full roundup of the best MagSafe chargers.
This the Apple's basic charger that will work with any MagSafe capable iPhone. It can provide up to 15-watt wireless charger. However, it does not come with a wall adapter.
This is essentially a smaller, cheaper version of the Belkin Boost Up Charge Pro (below) that lacks a dedicated charging puck for the Apple Watch. It can wireless charge your iPhone and AirPods simultaneously. And it supports MagSafe's full 15-watts of power.
This is Nomad's first wireless charger that's fully compatible with MagSafe — meaning it is able to wirelessly charge your iPhone 12/13 at the fastest possible speeds. (The catch is that you'll have to buy a 20-watt-or- more wall adapter separately.) It's made of metal and glass and weighs roughly a pound, meaning it's not going to lift off your desk every time you go to pick up your iPhone.
Nomad also makes the Base One Max ($150), which is a Base One with a charging puck for the Apple Watch.
This is one of the first non-Apple MagSafe accessories and, in addition to an iPhone, it's also designed to charge your Apple Watch and AirPods (w/ wireless charging case) or AirPods Pro. The 3-in-1 charger is available in two colors: black or white.
This has a special feature that Apple's MagSafe charger lacks: an integrated kickstand. This way you can stand your iPhone up while you charge it. It does not come with a USB-C wall adapter.
This is essentially a souped-up version of Apple's MagSafe Duo. It has a similar foldable design, but it's a 3-in-1 wireless charger (rather than 2-in-1) that supports MagSafe; in addition to spots for charging an iPhone and an Apple Watch, it adds a dedicated spot for charging your AirPods or AirPods Pro. It also comes with a USB-C wall adapter (which the MagSafe Duo does not) and a fabric carrying case.
The Best Wireless Chargers That Do Not Fully Support MagSafe
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These are the best non-official MagSafe chargers, meaning they max out at 7.5-watts, rather than delivering the super fast charge ( up 15-watts) that a true MagSafe charger can deliver. They do tend to be more affordable, though. For more options, check out our post on wireless chargers for iPhone and Android.
Anker's wireless charging has an integrated magnet to attach and charge your iPhone 12. It's more affordable than Apple's option, but it isn't a true MagSafe charger and doesn't support the fast charging speeds. It doesn't come with a wall adapter.
This is an affordable alternative option to Apple's MagSafe charger. It'll magnetically attach to your iPhone but won't be able to charge the iPhone 12 to its full 15-watt potential. You'll also need your own 20-watt USB-C wall adapter.
The Snap+ Wireless Charger is not fully compatible with MagSafe, as it can only provide up to 7.5-watts of power to iPhone 12 models. It comes with snap adapter, which adds magnetic compatibility to any smartphone don't have a magnetic feature like MagSafe.
Belkin Magnetic Portable Wireless Charger Pad 7.5W
This is a cheaper alternative to Apple's MagSafe charger that also comes in black (it's available in white, too). It unfortunately doesn't come with a wall adapter and doesn't support 15-watt charging over MagSafe.
The Base Station Mini is Nomad's first magnetic wireless charging pad that's designed for the iPhone 12. It supports up to 15-watts of wireless charging, but it unfortunately doesn't get that over MagSafe.
Nomad's Base Station has been one of our favorite wireless chargers for years — and it recently released an updated version with built-in magnets to grip your new iPhone into place. The pad is big enough (and designed) to wireless charging two devices at the same time; plus there's a USB port to charge a third device. It's available in two finishes, carbide or walnut (more expensive). And, for an extra $15, you can buy an attachable charging puck for your Apple Watch.
Satechi Aluminum 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand
Satechi's MagSafe-friendly charging stand uses its magnets to suspend your phone vertically for no other real reason than that it looks nice, which it does. It also has a spot for your AirPods if they support wireless charging, which makes it a nice one-stop-shop for a bedside table or nightstand.
This 3-in-1 wireless charger is designed to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods (with wireless charging case). It has a magnetic pad so that it can work with iPhone 12's MagSafe, although it doesn't support the full fast-charging benefits of MagSafe.
Mophie's wireless charging stand comes with a snap adapter so you can attach any smartphone to it and charge. However, it's not a true MagSafe charger because it's only capable of charging iPhone 12 models at a max of 7.5-watts.
RavPower's magnetic wireless charger is super thin and comes in either black or white. Also, it comes with a 20-watt wall adapter so it can charge your iPhone at almost true MagSafe speeds.
The Best Car Mounts for Your iPhone
We've rounded up the best car mounts for your MagSafe-compatible iPhone. All are designed to help you navigate and answer calls — hands-free — while driving. For more options, check out our dedicated list of the best MagSafe car mounts.
OtterBox's mount attaches to either your car's dashboard or windshield via a suction base, and then has an adjustable arm that allows your to get your ideal viewing angle. It works with all MagSafe-compatible cases.
This is a car mount MagSafe accessory for the iPhone 12 that attaches to the your car's heating/cooling vents. Its magnets allow you to mount the iPhone 12 vertically or horizontally. It is not a wireless charger.
Spigen's car mount works with Apple's MagSafe charger (which requires a USB-C car charger) and clips to car's air vent. It's available in white or black.
Peak Design's magnetic car mount has a premium and durable design made out of anodized aluminum, and it grips onto your car's dashboard. It can be ordered in either "non-charing" or "charging" sets, the latter of which costs $80 and ships with a charging cable and car adapter.
This magnetic pad clips to your car's air vent and holds your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 in place. It works as a Qi-wireless charger, too, but you'll have to use your own cord (and potentially a separate car charger, if your car doesn't have a USB port).
The simple car mount rests on your car's dashboard and has a rotating ball joint to adjust the direction your iPhone faces. The big advantage is that it's available in four difference colors: space grey, black, red or gold.
This is magnetic mount that grips to your bike's handlebars and holds your iPhone in place. It's not a wireless charger.
The Best Portable Power Banks for iPhone
We've rounded up the best portable power banks for iPhone 12 or iPhone 13. None (yet) are able to fast charge your iPhone at up to 15-watts (which is the max potential of MagSafe), but they'll magnetically stick to your iPhone, which is still super convenient. For more options, check our list of the best MagSafe battery packs.
Apple's official portable power bank for its iPhone 12 line is expensive, but has some key advantages. It charges via Lightning. It charge your iPhone at up to 15-watts when plugged into power. And its battery life can be seen from your iPhone 12's Lock Screen and from the Batteries widget.
OtterBox Wireless Power Bank for MagSafe (5,000 mAh)
This is OtterBox's direct rival to Apple's own portable MagSafe Battery Pack — and it has some key advantages. It has magnets on both sides of the battery pack, allowing you to wireless charge your iPhone and the battery pack (if attached to wireless charger) at the same time. It charges via USB-C instead of Lightning. And it has roughly the same capacity (5,000 mAh) while being about $30 cheaper.
OtterBox Wireless Power Bank for MagSafe (3,000 mAh)
Hyper's 5,000mAh portable power bank magnetically snaps to the back of an iPhone 12 and can output 7.5-watts of power (so, not the full 15-watts that MagSafe delivers). It charges via USB-C.
This is a 5,000mAh portable battery that magnetically sticks to the back of your iPhone 12. The cool thing is that it wirelessly charges your phone and it can be recharged wirelessly with any Qi-enabled charging pad or stand. It also can be recharged via USB-C.
This is a 10,000mAh portable battery that magnetically clips to the back of your iPhone. It's capable of fully charging your iPhone 12 twice over. It does not support the 15-watt wireless charging over MagSafe.
This is a 2,500mAh portable power bank that magnetically clips to the back of your iPhone 12. It does not support the 15-watt wireless charging over MagSafe.
This is 2-in-1 gadget that functions as a wireless charging stand and a portable power bank with a 10,000mAh capacity. It's capable of wirelessly charging iPhone 12 models at a max of 7.5-watts.
This is the smallest magnetic portable battery pack you can buy for your iPhone 12/13. It has a 4,225mAh capacity — not likely to fully recharge your iPhone — and is available in a number of different colors.
The Best MagSafe-Compatible Wallets
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We've rounded up the best minimalist wallets that can magnetically attach to the back of your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13.
Apple's own MagSafe-compatible wallet is a bit pricey, but it's made of real leather that will patina over time. And it's available in a few different colors to give you options.
Peak Designs gives you two options for MagSafe-compatible wallets. The Slim Wallet and the Stand Wallet are similar in that they are made of the same nylon fabric, but the latter has an integrated stand and costs $10 extra.
Moft's option is one of the most affordable MagSafe-compatible wallets you can buy. It's super slim, has an integrated stand and it's available in more than 10 different colors.
Spigen's leather wallet is a direct alternative to the one Apple makes. It's half as expensive, but it also is only available in two different finishes: black or brown.
Spigen's other MagSafe compatible wallet has a super slim design and an integrated stand. It's available in two finishes: gunmetal (dark grey) or black.
The Best MagSafe Mounts, Stands and Other Accessories
The fact that Apple has integrated MagSafe, which is essentially a big magnet, in the back of each iPhone 12 model has opened them up to an entirely new ecosystem of accessories. You can magnetically attach your iPhone 12 to wallets, mounts, stands, chargers and other accessories.
Nomad's accessory holds the Apple MagSafe Charger (sold separately) that you already have and turns it into an upright stand. It's made of zinc alloy and has a weighted design, so it's not going to feel flimsy and fall over.
The MagSafe Mount is a holder for Apple's MagSafe Charger (sold separately). Its weighted design ensures that the charger doesn't move around on your desk.
This is a magnetic wallet that attaches to the back of your iPhone 12, just like Apple's Leather Wallet (above). The neat thing is that it can double as a iPhone stand, thanks to its foldable kickstand. It's available in several different colors.
Belkin's new iPhone mount uses face tracking (via Belkin's companion app) and a 360-degree rotating base so that your iPhone's camera can follow you as you walk around your room; it's feels similar to what the Amazon's new Echo Show 10 can do with its own rotating base. It seems like the ideal little gadget for people making videos on TikTok or YouTube, however, it won't work with certain video calling apps, such as FaceTime or Zoom. Also, it doesn't charge your iPhone.
Grovemade's first MagSafe accessory isn't itself a charger--it just fits around the charger you already have in order to class it up. It's a little pricey for a largely aesthetic touch, but if it's your kind of thing, it's your kind of thing.
Govemade's fancy MagSafe stand is made of a combination of American Black Walnut wood, vegetable-tanned leather and machined brass. It requires you to already have a MagSafe charger, however.
This is Apple's minimalist leather wallet with built-in magnets that can clip on to a MagSafe phone case. Note, there is no passthrough charging so you'll have to take the wallet off your iPhone 12 to charge it. Available in four different leather finishes.
The Mobile Gaming Clip allows you to attach your iPhone an Xbox One gaming controller and use it for mobile games. When not connected to the controller, it also functions as a iPhone stand.
The Slide Stretch clips to the back of your iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 and adds PopSockets's famed grip. It slides up and down the back of your iPhone so that when you want to charge it via MagSafe, you can do so without having to take off the Slide Stretch.
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