PopSockets became a must-have as the importance of selfies increased. You don't have to worry about getting a cramp in your finger with this stabilization feature. I run around Disney World's heat and rain with the PopSockets swappable PopGrips. Some of the best PopSockets and phone grips can be found here.
PopSockets are some of the most popular and widely used phone grips on the market for a reason: they last a long time, really help reduce the stress on your hands, and come in more styles than you can shake a phone case at. Even PopGrips with premium materials and franchised designs are less expensive than a big pizza.
Once you pop a PopTop, you'll find it hard to stop.
PopSockets has a trademarked accordion design which pops in and out in a satisfying way. While I'm trying to avoid tuning out a staff meeting or blowing time waiting for the ferry, I pop my PopGrip in and out and roll it around between levels.
The biggest issues with the older PopSockets were that they were too thick to allow wireless charging and that in order to swap styles between any cute PopSockets you may own you had to pry the whole thing off your phone. Both of these issues were fixed by PopSockets with the swappable PopGrips.
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As wireless charging expands to more and more phones, it's great to know that you can remove the bulk while using it. You can swap PopGrip designs to match your outfit, mood, or even Poptivism PopGrips that support a wide variety of charities. You should be aware that once you start a collection, they can get a bit addictive.
While PopSockets are more prevalent, popular, and diversely designed, I have to confess that the Spigen Style Ring 360 will always have a special place in my heart. The style ring is more functional than PopSockets, which makes it a better grip for a lot of users.
You only need one finger to use ring grips, compared to two for PopSockets. It's possible to hang your phone off the back of your hand when you need both hands to carry things. When I use a Style Ring, I don't drop my phone as much as I do when I use a PopSocket.
A magnetic plate is hidden in the back of the Style Ring so that you can use it with magnetic car mounts. The metal grips interfere with wireless charging. It's possible to use it as a kickstand in landscape mode on most phones if you don't stick it to the bottom of the case.
Plastic grips can last longer than metal grips, which will inevitably wear out over time. Over the course of a year, I have had some Style Ring 360s wear out. Depending on how much you use it and how heavy it is.
The loop grip is made of all-plastic rather than metal and can be slid out along a track from flat to kickstand modes. Speck's grip is thin and nice, allowing it to work with wireless charging and allow your phone to sit on a table if you don't use the grip.
At least Speck takes advantage of its wide canvas and offers up over a hundred GrabTab styles, which include an awesome Pride collection and a beautiful Fine Art collection.
The only problem I've run into with the Speck GrabTab over the last couple of months is that it's more prone to break than the other ones. Speck has made improvements that I hope will help with the wear and tear on the GrabTab's grooves.
The bistable metal spring inside the grip allows it to be used as a kickstand, phone grip, or a mounting plate for a magnetic mount. The Scooch Wingback is so durable that it will last you a long time.
While the in-hand grip with the Scooch isn't as natural for smaller fingers, it's easy to get the hang of and its kickstand is superior thanks to that springy metal back. It won't flatten the way portrait kickstand on most phone grips will if it wobbles in portrait mode from time to time.
The angle it produces is high enough to easily reference notes on your phone while typing on your Chromebooks, and the spring is easy to snap flat or out with one hand. I sometimes bounce my phone in my hand because it's so satisfying.
In-hand usage is the most important part of phone grip usage. You can get two phone accessories in one compact package with a phone grip and landscapestand. Most phone grips can be landscape kickstand in a pinch, but CLCKR is one of the few that actually makes for a good vertical kickstand.
If you snap the strap between the kickstand and the flat, you can leave it loose as a hand strap. When not in use, the strap snaps back into place to keep it flat and out of the way. The kickstand will not bounce around since it is locked into place. It comes in a half dozen materials and finishes.
The problem with the CLCKR is that it can't be used on phones with a rear fingerprint sensor. I can't use it on my phone because it dominates the back of the phone, and I have to be precise with my placement on the regular S21 and the S20 FE. 4.2mm is not thick enough to allow for wireless charging.
If you're a power- user, plastic and metal grips can be hard to grip for long periods of time. That's where the LoveHandle comes in. Since it's an elastic fabric strap, this adorable little bow can be used in many cute and adorable styles.
If you have a habit of yo-yoing your phone on your finger, fabric can wear out over time. It's important to keep your hands and LoveHandle clean because fabric can pick up stains and smells from spilled coffee. It's one of the few phone grips on the market that doesn't have a kickstand, but it's doing one thing well and that's all that matters.
The device stands are made by MOFT. I like the way this stand can be used as a phone grip when it isn't propped up on the table or in your pocket. It won't wear out one or two fingers the way that ring grips and PopSockets do, and it has a nice plushy feel to the inside of the sling-like grip.
Unlike the Spigen GrabTab, the back of the MOFT X always snaps back into place, meaning that it will stay flat and clean against the back of your phone. Magnets mean you won't be able to use wireless charging, and the larger footprint makes it incompatible with some phones.
Despite its bulkier profile, the original Spigen Style Ring works amazingly well, and I like to come back to it every now and again. The all-metal phone grip has a squared-off bottom edge to it's ring, giving it a more stable kickstand in landscape and portrait.
The classic Style Ring's central post seems to last a bit longer before it wears out, even though it won't let your phone sit flat on a desk. I have never had a problem with metal grips like these.
It's rare to find a mount that can support both car and phone mounts, even though there are plenty of mounts that are compatible with both. The balance of the Ghostek loop grip is striking. The main module has a metal plate for car mounts, a sturdy fabric loop for gripping your phone tightly, and a fold out landscape kickstand.
The style is definitely one that you will either love or hate, but it is an impressive combination to find in a single mount. The loop here isn't elastic, so you don't have to worry about it stretching out like the LoveHandle, but the fabric can still absorb funky smells.
You can swap Ghostek loops out if you want a new color, but there aren't many styles available. Many of the Ghostek loops have different colors for the plastic, making it easier for a base and loop to clash.
If you're used to keeping a stick-on card slot back there for your work ID or credit card, you're in luck! The phone grips are attached to the stick on wallet. The Sinji Pouch B-Flap is the best of the bunch at the moment and is made by Sinjimoru.
One of the five warm colors of this grip is autumn gold. The elastic strap can be used with one to four fingers and the pouch has room for up to five cards. The elastic here can wear out over time, like the LoveHandle, so if you tend to be hard on your tech, you might want to use a metal or plastic grip.
PopSockets are the most popular because they work well, last a long time, and are easier to upgrade to a new style with with the newer swappable PopGrips style.
Poptivism styles that benefit specific charities are just one of hundreds of styles of PopSockets. PopSockets can be used to swap out for PopTops that highlight your Disney fangirling or support your team on game day. PopSockets can be used to keep me from spacing out during meetings. PopSockets are perfect for kids because of these all.
The Spigen Style Ring 360 is a great ring grip that can be used as a kickstand and as a phone grip. As I carry drinks or food back to the booth, I can just swing the ring around and wear it with no hands.
If you spend a lot of time on a keyboard, holding a large phone can become a repetitive stress injury. You should take a break and invest in one of these picks.
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