The best iPhone accessories for 2026

The Peak Design iPhone Tripod is a sturdy, well-designed aluminum frame that folds into the shape of a credit card. You pay a premium price for the design and build quality, with a small hex wrench even built into the tripod legs to tighten them, if necessary.

With a sturdy micro-spherical ball head, you can adjust the angle of your iPhone when it’s in tripod mode. Best of all, it can firmly, magnetically attach to the phone in both vertical and horizontal orientations. This makes it a great stand for your phone even when you’re not trying to shoot videos or photos.

You also don’t need to shell out for a Peak Design case to make sure it works, although it seems more securely connected if you do. Any iPhone MagSafe locks onto the device, maintaining a secure hold on this mobile tripod whether in use or folded.

There are plenty of more affordable MagSafe phone holders, such as Moft’s Snap-On Stand and Wallet, which props up your iPhone while holding a few credit cards, Anker’s MagGo Phone Grip, and the now-ubiquitous PopSockets. While MagSafe accessories like these are convenient, they won’t be as sturdy as something securely attached to your smartphone or a smartphone case. Every MagSafe holder, wallet, charger, and other accessory I tried ended up falling if I applied enough force. However, there is no sticky residue or need to use a specific case with Peak Design’s tripod. — Mat Smith, UK Bureau Chief