Mounts & grips

A decent-quality foam stand that is a worse version of a MagSafe stand and mainly works as advertising.

Works well and adjusts smoothly, but he doesn't see himself wearing his phone and gives it 5 out of 10.

A bendable phone stand for plane seats that works so well he calls it a must have.

Sturdy, strong phone mount, though he was unsure about its sticky pad on leather.

An affordable, flexible phone stand that works on flights, trains, cars and even a chair back.

It works well and is very secure, but it is a drop-shipped AliExpress product that is nowhere near worth $80.

A soft, adjustable phone light that is a big step up from a phone torch, held back only by short battery life.

Clever, cohesive kit, but the Bluetooth shutter lag and a tripod that topples earn it a 5 out of 10.

A stick-on stand that flicks out to prop the phone up vertically or horizontally.

A pricey but surprisingly versatile phone strap that works as a mount; 7/10.

A cheap mount that turns an iPhone into a far better webcam than any default one.

Called the strap-on hands-free mount ridiculous and noted the awkward viewing angle.

He likes how the mount expands out and that it folds back into a Batarang when not in use.

Functional upgrade for rear passengers to clip phones to the headrests.

A 50 cent phone holder he considers one of the cleanest ways to store a phone, with a neck to wrap the cable.

Rated at least an 8 out of 10 fail because of the poking hazard and around 150 reported deaths.

Keeps the phone dry and at a good height in the shower, though the touchscreen is hit or miss when wet.

Premium, heavy metal phone stands that are well made and cheaper than they look.

Simple, well-made way to stick anything to your phone, though so firm it tore the glue off his phone twice.

A very secure wrist strap that stops you dropping your phone.

Generic-looking but well-thought-out adjustable stand that also clamps to a desk.

An aluminium adjustable stand for the back of a phone that clicks into place; he is impressed by how much it packs in.

A selfie stick with near pro-level features including tripod mount, stand and detachable remote.

The most well-considered phone grip he has seen, with a kickstand, slide-up grip and magnet.