PopSockets' line of MagSafe-compatible accessories is available for purchase as of today, with the PopGrip for MagSafe, PopWallet+ for MagSafe, and the PopGrip Slide Stretch all available for purchase.

popsocket magsafe
I was able to spend some time with the accessories ahead of their launch, with a quick overview of each one available below.

PopGrip for MagSafe

The PopGrip for MagSafe, priced at $30, is the accessory that most closely resembles a traditional PopSocket PopGrip. Standard PopGrips attach to an iPhone using adhesive, but the MagSafe-compatible version uses magnets.

popgrip 1
It features an oval base with a built-in magnet along with a pop-out PopSocket option, with the PopGrip ‌MagSafe‌ able to be used with a naked ‌iPhone‌ or an ‌iPhone‌ with a MagSafe-compatible case, but PopSockets says you should use a case.

In my experience, the magnet in the PopGrip ‌MagSafe‌ is as reliable as adhesive. It offers a strong grip, though I can get it to detach if I put effort into making it detach by shaking my ‌iPhone‌ or pushing on it with a finger. It lines up well with the magnet in an iPhone 12, and I have no hesitation about using it as a grip like I would the standard PopGrip options.

popgrip 2
I would recommend caution when using it, though, because like any magnetic accessory, it can detach if you do something like press a thumb down on the ‌iPhone‌ while pulling up on the PopGrip ‌MagSafe‌. PopSockets also warns against carrying the ‌iPhone‌ by the grip to prevent an accident. Overall, I think people will find this to be a useful alternative to the adhesive version.

When I need to charge my ‌iPhone‌, it pops right off, and in general, I find the whole setup super convenient, much more convenient than the adhesive versions. It pops on when I need it and pops off when I don't, and the functionality is the same functionality that you expect from a PopSocket. It works as a grip for holding the ‌iPhone‌ and serves as a stand.

It comes in four colors, including Black, Opal, Nebula, and Gold Lutz Marble, so there isn't quite as much variety as the other PopGrips, but I imagine PopSockets plans to release additional colors and patterns in the future. You can also swap out the tops.

PopWallet+ for MagSafe

The PopWallet+ for MagSafe ($40) is basically identical in functionality to the PopGrip ‌MagSafe‌, but it's more square in shape and there's a little knit sock inside that holds up to three cards.

popwallet 1
I don't generally use wallet cases like this, but it's a handy alternative to Apple's own ‌MagSafe‌ wallet because it also includes a PopGrip for holding the ‌iPhone‌. The PopWallet is thicker than the standard PopGrip ‌MagSafe‌ to accommodate cards, and I didn't find it quite as comfortable to use.

The magnetic strength is about the same as the PopGrip ‌MagSafe‌ so it feels secure, and the cards fit in well. Cards are not going to fall out, even if you're using just one, and you can pop them out when they're needed by pressing on the knit area at the bottom of the PopWallet.

popwallet 2
PopSockets says credit cards are protected from damage through a magnet shield, and the company recommends using the wallet with a MagSafe-compatible case.

PopGrip Slide Stretch

Priced at $15, the PopGrip Slide Stretch isn't magnetic at all, instead attaching to an ‌iPhone 12‌ via two arms that grip the ‌iPhone‌.

popslide 1
This solution is more secure than the magnet based solutions for those who are concerned with magnetic strength. You pull apart the two arms and slip the ‌iPhone‌ inside, and it's a tight fit, especially for the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The other ‌MagSafe‌ PopSockets solutions are limited to ‌iPhone 12‌ models, but the PopGrip Slide Stretch works with older ‌iPhone‌ models, too, and has been available prior to the updated version that works with the ‌iPhone 12‌.

popslide 2
It is designed so you can slide it down when you need to charge with ‌MagSafe‌, but I didn't find it super easy to manipulate and preferred just pulling off the magnet-based options.

PopSockets says you need to use a case with the PopGrip Slide Stretch because it's not designed to fit without a case.

How to Buy

The PopGrip for MagSafe, PopWallet+ for MagSafe, and the PopGrip Slide Stretch can be purchased from the PopSockets website as of today.

Top Rated Comments

gusping Avatar
24 months ago

Good lord. Imagine having any of those on your phone.
I’d rather perish. What a vile creation.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Expos of 1969 Avatar
24 months ago
Good lord. Imagine having any of those on your phone.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
mrat93 Avatar
24 months ago
i’m kinda stoked about these. doesn’t seem like there have been any noteworthy magsafe phone grips or wallets, aside from apple’s $50 sleeve.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
44267547 Avatar
24 months ago

Good lord. Imagine having any of those on your phone.
Are you serious? These are on every teenagers Christmas list.?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Trocien Avatar
24 months ago
Are these honestly going to be any good?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
44267547 Avatar
24 months ago

Yeah, I see pop sockets in the real world all the time - very popular. That said, from what little I know of them, the original versions have a very strong adhesive and can stay attached to the phone despite being thrown around, hung, and held only be the pop socket. I don't think MagSafe is anywhere near that strong. "In my experience, the magnet in the PopGrip MagSafe is as reliable as adhesive." - That's impressive.
I realize pop sockets Are universally made for everyone, I just think that the reason they appeal to more teenagers, because they are the ones always with cracked phones due to dropping them. The MagSafe version will definitely have its own popularity.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Popular Stories

iPhone 15 Pro Buttons CAD Leak

iPhone 15 Pro Leak Reveals Unified Volume Button and Mute Button

Monday March 20, 2023 8:33 am PDT by
As previously rumored, the next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature a unified volume button and a mute button, according to leaked CAD images shared in a video on the Chinese version of TikTok and posted to Twitter by ShrimpApplePro. Instead of separate buttons for volume up and volume down, the iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to have a single elongated button for...
iOS 16

iOS 16.4 for iPhone Nearing Launch With These 5 New Features

Monday March 20, 2023 11:50 am PDT by
Apple says iOS 16.4 is coming in the spring, which began this week. In his Sunday newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the update should be released "in the next three weeks or so," meaning a public release is likely in late March or early April. iOS 16.4 remains in beta testing and introduces a handful of new features and changes for the iPhone. Below, we have recapped five new features ...
original iphone auction

Factory-Sealed Original iPhone Sells for $55,000 at Auction

Friday March 17, 2023 1:08 pm PDT by
A first-generation iPhone still sealed inside its box sold for $54,904 at auction, which is more than $54,000 over the original $599 price tag of the device when it was released in 2007. The original iPhone was put up for sale by RR Auction on behalf of a former Apple employee who purchased it back when it first came out. Back in February, an original, sealed iPhone sold for over $63,000,...
voice isolation

iOS 16.4 Adds Voice Isolation for Cellular Phone Calls

Tuesday March 21, 2023 11:01 am PDT by
The iOS 16.4 update that is set to be released to the public in the near future includes voice isolation for cellular calls, according to notes that Apple shared today. Apple says that Voice Isolation will prioritize your voice and block out the ambient noise around you, making for clearer phone calls where you can better hear the person you're chatting with and vice versa. Voice...
iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Feature

iPhone 12 Pro vs. 15 Pro: New Features to Expect if You've Waited to Upgrade

Friday March 17, 2023 10:29 am PDT by
While year-over-year iPhone upgrades are not always groundbreaking, new features can begin to stack up over multiple generations. For example, the iPhone 15 Pro will be a notable upgrade for those who still have a three-year-old iPhone 12 Pro. If you are still using an iPhone 12 Pro and are considering upgrading to the iPhone 15 Pro when it launches later this year, we have put together a...
top stories 18mar2023

Top Stories: iPhone 15 Pro Pricing, New iOS 16.4 Beta, Siri vs. ChatGPT, and More

Saturday March 18, 2023 6:00 am PDT by
Apple's high-end iPhone models have started at $999 in the U.S. since they first launched back in 2017 with the iPhone X, but could this finally be the year that starting price sees an increase? This week also saw some more rumors about Apple's upcoming headset and the company's explorations in the booming AI industry as well as the release of a new round of beta updates, so read on for all...
smart monitor m8 samsung

Deals: Samsung's iMac-Like Smart Monitor M8 Drops to Lowest Price of Year So Far With $250 Discount

Monday March 20, 2023 8:27 am PDT by
Samsung today kicked off a special "Discover Samsung" event, which will be a week-long savings event focusing on Samsung monitors, smartphones, TVs, appliances, and more. While some deals will stick around the entire week (through March 26), others will refresh every day. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small...