Magnetic Phone Cases

What a magnetic case does

A magnetic phone case has a ring of magnets set into the back. The phone then snaps onto magnetic wireless chargers, car holders, stands and card wallets, and lines up with the charging coil without any fiddling. The magnets only hold the phone in place: the charge itself still passes between the coils, as with any wireless charger. If you use, or plan to use, any magnetic accessory, this is the case to choose.

Which phones need one

iPhones from the iPhone 12 onwards have MagSafe, a ring of magnets inside the phone. A plain case weakens that hold, while a MagSafe-compatible case carries the ring through to the outside, so accessories stay put. Some phones have no magnets at all. The iPhone 16e charges wirelessly but has no MagSafe, and Samsung's "Qi2 Ready" phones, such as the Galaxy S25 and S26, need a magnetic case to take magnetic chargers. On those phones a magnetic case adds the magnets the phone lacks.

What the cases here are like

The magnetic cases here today are clear cases made for iPhones, in soft silicone or a firmer clear back, with the ring of magnets showing as a circle on the back and raised edges round the camera and screen. They keep the phone's own colour on show. Clear plastic yellows in time with sunlight and heat, and the yellow is inside the material, so it does not wash out. If that matters to you, look at anti-yellowing clear cases. For a softer hold, see silicone and soft cases.

What to pair it with

A magnetic case is the start of a set. Magnetic wireless chargers hold the phone while it charges, magnetic car mounts hold it on the dashboard or vent, magnetic phone wallets carry cards on the back, and magnetic power banks charge it on the move. The guide to wireless and magnetic charging explains how they all work together.

Questions people ask about magnetic phone cases

Can I charge through a magnetic case?

Yes, that is what it is for. Take any card wallet off first: Apple says never to put credit cards, security badges, passports or key fobs between an iPhone and a MagSafe charger, because they can be damaged.

Are the magnets safe near a pacemaker?

Apple advises keeping MagSafe-compatible iPhones and magnetic accessories more than 15cm from an implanted medical device such as a pacemaker. If you have one, ask your doctor before using any magnetic case.

Will a magnetic case fit a phone without magnets?

Only if it is made for that model. Choose your exact phone from the list on each product page.

More to look at

• Clear cases
• Magnetic wireless chargers
• Magnetic car mounts
• Magnetic phone wallets
• Stand and ring cases
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