Ring Holders

A ring on the back of the phone

A ring holder is a small ring on a base on the back of the phone. You put a finger through the ring, and the phone stays in your hand while you scroll, take photos one-handed or hold it out for a selfie, which makes a drop less likely. Fold the ring out and it becomes a stand, holding the phone up on a table for a film or a video call. The rings here turn all the way round, so the phone can be held or stood upright or sideways, and they fold flat against the phone when not in use.

Stick-on and magnetic ring holders

• Stick-on rings fix to the back of the phone or its case with an adhesive pad and stay there. One here is ultra-thin metal and sits almost flush when folded.
• Magnetic rings click on and off. One here is made for MagSafe-compatible iPhones; another has magnets on both sides, comes with an extra magnet in the box, and holds to magnetic cases and to iron surfaces such as a fridge door.

For a wider tab you hold with two fingers, see phone grips and sockets. For a case with the ring or stand built in, see stand and ring cases.

How to choose one

Choose by phone and case. MagSafe-compatible holders suit an iPhone 12 or later, though not the iPhone 16e, which has no magnets. Any other phone needs a magnetic case or a magnetic ring stuck to its back or case first: see magnetic phone cases. A stick-on ring needs a smooth, hard, clean surface: wipe the back of the case, press the pad on firmly and leave it to set before you hang the phone's weight on it. Soft silicone, fabric and textured cases hold adhesive badly.

Think about wireless charging too. Apple says to keep nothing between the phone and a wireless charger, and that magnetic mounts reduce charging performance. A magnetic ring lifts off before charging; a stick-on ring stays put, so the phone may not charge on a pad at all. See wireless and magnetic charging explained.

Questions people ask about ring holders

Can I use a ring holder as a stand?

Yes. Fold the ring out to the angle you want and stand the phone on its edge, upright or sideways.

Are magnetic rings safe near a pacemaker?

Apple advises keeping an iPhone and MagSafe accessories more than 15cm from an implanted medical device, or more than 30cm while charging wirelessly. Ask your doctor and the device maker for your own device.

Will a stick-on ring come off cleanly?

Usually, peeled slowly from a hard case, though it may leave a little adhesive to wipe off.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.

More to look at

• Phone grips and sockets
• Stand and ring cases
• Magnetic phone cases
• Finger straps and loops
• Magnetic car mounts
• Foldable phone stands
• Guide: Phone wallets and card holders