PopSockets are my long-time favorite phone accessory — and they’re 50% off right now

popsocket with magsafe — (Image credit: PopSocket)

Black Friday sales aren’t just a great way to save money on a brand-new phone; they’re also a great way to pick up some accessories that will make your phone even better — but without paying full price. It just so happens that my favorite phone accessory just got a generous 50% discount at Amazon.

Amazon is selling the Popsocket phone grip with MagSafe for $15 — down from $30. Unlike regular Popsocket grips, which use adhesive, MagSafe-compatible grips stick to the magnets in the back of your phone. Typically, that convenience comes with a premium price tag, but this discount means that’s no longer the case.

PopSockets are, by far, my favorite phone accessories. Aside from a protective case, it’s the one thing I won’t go without whenever I swap phones. Not only is it useful as a stand for watching videos or resting my phone on the table, but having something to grip makes using my phone so much more comfortable. Plus, having the PopSocket between my fingers always feels more secure than without.

I recently upgraded to a MagSafe PopSocket grip for my Pixel 9 Pro, aided by a case with a MagSafe-compatible ring inside. Frankly, the difference between the Magnetic PopSocket grip and the older adhesive pops is incredible.

Adhesive grips were more or less permanent, and while the premium models could be removed and reattached, you always ran the risk of drying out the glue in the process. Magnets don’t have that issue, meaning I can pull the grip on and off without a care. Whether for a practical reason, like wireless charging, or I’m absent-mindedly fiddling with my phone.

The magnets are strong, too, snapping perfectly into place without much effort. But they’re also connected in a way that feels secure and requires some force to pull apart. Maybe not as good as a strong glue, but enough that I don’t feel stupid for relying on a set of magnets to stop my phone tumbling to the ground.

If a regular PopSocket grip isn’t for you, you can also pick up a magnetic Popsocket wallet. It has all the advantages of a regular PopSocket, plus an extra space to store up to 3 credit cards. Various styles are currently on sale, but we’ve seen them as cheap as $20 on Amazon.

Tom is the Tom's Guide's UK Phones Editor, tackling the latest smartphone news and vocally expressing his opinions about upcoming features or changes. It's long way from his days as editor of Gizmodo UK, when pretty much everything was on the table. He’s usually found trying to squeeze another giant Lego set onto the shelf, draining very large cups of coffee, or complaining about how terrible his Smart TV is.