Best MagSafe accessories for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 in 2022

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The rate at which new MagSafe accessories are coming to market has continued to increase. Here are some of our current new favorites that work with iPhone 12 and iPhone 13.

iPhone 13 Pro in Alpine Green

MagSafe does a multitude of things for iPhone users. It can deliver power at up to 15W power, it can hold your phone in various situations, and it can connect accessories like wallets.

This roundup encompasses some new accessories that users will find helpful, though it certainly isn't an exhaustive list of great MagSafe gear.

Moment Mobile Filmmaker Cage

Moment continues its hot streak of MagSafe accessories. Its new Mobile Filmmaker Cage is wholly unique with nothing else like it on the market.

The cage is intended for filming with an iPhone squarely mounted in the center via MagSafe. The cage around it has integrated cable management, plenty of mounting holes around the entire body, and dual cold shoes on the top.

This means you can hold the cage to film and increase stability, mount lights or microphones at any angle, or connect it to a tripod. Unlike other mobile cages, it can also stand on its own when placed down.

Moment Filmmaker Cage

We love the level of customization this unlocks for mobile filmmakers.

Pick this up from Moment for $109 while on sale.

Nomad Base One Max

There have only been a few Apple-certified MagSafe chargers to make it to market, but Nomad wants to differ by creating the most premium solution it can.

Nomad Base One Max

The Base One Max has a weighted metal body with a glass surface below the elevated MagSafe puck. It's great because it also includes an Apple-certified Apple Watch charging puck.

Nomad Base One Max with iPhone and Apple Watch

If you want a luxurious desktop or bedside charger, the Nomad Base One Max is as nice as it gets. You can buy it directly from Nomad for $149.95.

HyperJuice 4-in-1

The HyperJuice 4-in-1 is the most capable multi-charger that works with MagSafe we've found thus far. It can power up to four devices at one time, including a second iPhone over Qi, an Apple Watch, and a set of AirPods.

The MagSafe puck and Apple Watch puck are both certified by Apple, yielding the fastest possible speeds. It also offers up two choices for input power. You can use the included barrel connector or any USB-C charger you may have around.

HyperJuice 4-in-1

Finally, unlike other charging trees, this one folds flat making it a great choice for travel. You can pick it up from Hyper for $199.

iOttie Velox

Unfortunately, even after being introduced almost two years ago, there are no official Apple-certified MagSafe car chargers. Official car mounts exist in the Belkin Vent Mount Pro, but chargers capable of delivering 15W of power are nowhere to be found.

That leaves us looking elsewhere for chargers that can secure our device magnetically and power us up on the go. This has become increasingly important as more and more vehicles are arriving with wireless CarPlay in tow.

iOttie Velox vent charger

At the moment, our go-to car chargers that work with MagSafe are in iOttie's Velox line. This lineup of chargers shares similar aesthetics, looks great, and works reliably.

iPhone 13 Pro on the iOttie Velox

We prefer the vent charger, though a suction cup version is also available. The charger is compact with a metal body and a soft silicone front. It holds onto our iPhone securely and can deliver 7.5W of power over USB-C.

Find the iOttie chargers on Amazon for $39.95.

Apple MagSafe Battery Pack

Apple released its MagSafe Battery Pack not long after the iPhone 12 debuted, but it was capped at 5W of power while on the go. Recently, Apple updated it to deliver up to 7.5W of power.

Apple MagSafe Battery Pack

Now that it charges faster, it may be worth a second look for those who want a reliable battery pack to charge up while you're away from an outlet. Beyond that, Nomad recently introduced a new leather cover for Apple's battery.

Apple MagSafe Battery Pack with Nomad cover

Made of genuine Horween leather, this cover helps protect your battery pack and elevates the look of stark white plastic. It has a microsuction ring on the inside to keep it secure to the battery, and a microfiber lining nestles against your device.

Grab Apple's battery pack on Amazon for $79.99. You can also grab Nomad's leather cover for $34.95 retail..

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CleverTrou

Regarding the iOttie, “The MagSafe puck and Apple Watch puck are both certified by Apple, yielding the fastest possible speeds.” Isn’t Belkin’s the only 3rd party charger that supports the Series 7’s fast charging?

tht

Powered MagSafe car mounts? I don’t anything that uses adhesive mounts. Cup holder mounts I like. 

tht

Oooh, I see there are cupholder mount MagSafe accessories now. Time to shop!

webweasel

I think the Maus Magsafe car mount and chargers are definitely worth a look. I also just bought a Turing Magsafe tripod mount (why is Moment just not available in the UK?) but it’s not here yet.

macgui

CleverTrou said:

Regarding the iOttie, “The MagSafe puck and Apple Watch puck are both certified by Apple, yielding the fastest possible speeds.” Isn’t Belkin’s the only 3rd party charger that supports the Series 7’s fast charging?

I'm not sure what the iOttie charger has to do with this but yes, Belkin is the only manufacturer that has MFi certification. However even Belkin doesn't make an MFi Magsafe car charger, because Apple offer certification yet.

Most all of the MagSafe compatible chargers use the qI/7.5W standard. IIRC though there may be one car charger that has a 10W rate but it isn't MFi either. 

To get the 7.5W charge rate or better from a MagSafe compatible car charger you'll need a 20W PD charger. The standard USB chargers fall below that spec, though with a Lightning cable, they can charge the phone directly while the MSC mount just holds the phone.

webweasel said:

I think the Maus Magsafe car mount and chargers are definitely worth a look. I also just bought a Turing Magsafe tripod mount (why is Moment just not available in the UK?) but it’s not here yet.

That would be the Mous MagSafe compatible line of mounts. Their vent mount has a locking mechanism which should keep the mount secured to the vent vane. A vent mount should have either a locking mechanism or at least a "foot" that supports the mount against the dash like my ESR mount. That tasks a significant load of the vent jaws.

It looks like the iOttie MSC mount has something like that. Their older magnetic mount (stick a metal disc on the back of an iPhone or inside the case) slipped from my vent after a few months use. The rubber pads on the jaws lost there friction 'bite'. Don't ask me how I know this.

My ESR vent mount has worked quite well. My 12 mini had fallen off twice on a bumpy road. Someone should make there mount with a lip for a given model of phone to rest on while also held by the MagSafe force field. Otherwise the phone is secure on a reasonably smooth road in a car with ok suspension.

urahara

CleverTrou said:

Regarding the iOttie, “The MagSafe puck and Apple Watch puck are both certified by Apple, yielding the fastest possible speeds.” Isn’t Belkin’s the only 3rd party charger that supports the Series 7’s fast charging?

As article states there are no official 15W car mount chargers. 

So for better charging experience use the Apple MagSafe and e.g. this car mount:
https://www.spigen.com/collections/magsafe-car-mounts/products/magfit-car-mount-charger-bundle?variant=39967340658735

webweasel

Why would you need 15W in the car though? 7W is going to be more than enough to trickle charge the phone whilst you’re using CarPlay etc