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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.