Phone accessories

A recycled-fabric case that attracts lint, scratches and tears easily, yet costs the same $60 as leather.

Marketed as unbreakable, but it was wrecked when used to tow a car, earning 4 out of 10.

Survived a 5 m drop and only failed at 10 m, which he called a very respectable 9 out of 10.

A convincing fake Apple case that feels very close to the real thing, rated 9 out of 10.

A bargain 20,000mAh power bank with a display and bright torch, though slow charging.

A gadget that records both sides of an iPhone call using vibrations, with surprisingly good results, rated 8.

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

Casetify copied dbrand's skin designs in lower resolution and got caught, which he scores 5 out of 10.

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

A 65W charger where you pay for the design rather than anything futuristic, scored 5/10.

A transparent power bank with 25,600mAh capacity and 100W output that he finds absolutely insane.

He finds the 400x magnification impressive and says you have to see it to believe it, but gives no formal verdict.

A rubbery case you can write on with a ballpoint pen and rub out, likely offering good protection.

A case packed with screwdrivers, tweezers, clippers and a built-in kickstand.

A simple suction case that lets you stick your phone to smooth vertical surfaces, handy for selfies.

A soft, spongy cork case that apparently dissipates heat better than silicone and doubles as a pin board.

A pro camera-style case with a camera flip button and zoom dial that lets you zoom one-handed, which he liked most.

A case with a stack of Post-it notes on the back, handy for notes but less protective as you use the pages.

Pricey and not truly wireless, but he accepted it for the cleaner desk, earphone charging and StandBy mode.

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.

Mentioned as a fancy charging stand for StandBy mode, though he is glad it isn't required.

Tastefully done with a soft interior and grippy leather-like back, though it creaks and is a bit excessive.

Looks fancy from a distance but is flimsy plastic that doesn't fit properly and adds awkward weight.