Review: Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip (MagSafe compatible)
I bought the Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip out of curiosity in 2022. I used it instead of a wrist strap during a few photo trips to lost places. I'll share my experience with the Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip and why it may be a good alternative to a wrist strap in this review.
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What is the Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip?
The Anker 610 is an unspectacular product. It's basically a magnetic, MagSafe-compatible ring with a smaller fold-out ring inside.
Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip
To use it, you'll need a MagSafe-compatible iPhone like the iPhone 14. If you use a case for your iPhone, make sure it's also MagSafe compatible, like the Moment iPhone case. You can learn more about this case in my Moment iPhone case review.
Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip attached to my iPhone 14 Pro (with a Moment Case)
I used the Anker 610 with an iPhone 13 Pro Max and an iPhone 14 Pro with a Moment iPhone case without any issues.
Why I bought it
As mentioned, I bought this MagSafe-compatible phone grip to see if it would be a good alternative for a wrist strap. I'm looking for an option because someone tried to pick my iPhone from a pocket of my trousers by reaching for the wrist strap during a trip.
Moreover, I found it a bit laborious to attach and remove a wrist strap from a phone case: To attach it, I have to remove the case from the phone, fiddle the wrist strap through two holes in the case, and finally, the wrist strap through a small loop.
So after using the Anker 610 magnetic ring on a few trips, I'll use it when photographing in a city because it's easy to attach, to remove, and doesn't invite pickpockets to steal my phone. For lost places, I'll still use the wrist strap (Usually, there aren't pickpockets in abandoned places).
How to use the Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip?
Attaching the Anker 610 to your phone is really simple. Place it on the back of your phone, and it will magnetically snap into place. To remove it, place your thumb inside the small ring and drag it down until it comes off.
Once attached, lift the inner ring and place the inner ring over any finger. If you try to lift the ring while the Anker 610 is magnetically attached to your phone, you'll notice that raising the inner ring may be a little challenging. But that's a good thing. Because of that, you can use it as e.g. a nightstand.
To lift the ring while the Anker 610 is attached to your phone, use the fingertip of your index finger or thumb to lift it from the outside.
The top secret pro tip to lift the inner ring is to remove the Anker 610 and push the inner ring through the outer ring. But: That's top secret, don't tell anyone! (I wonder why so many people complain that it's so difficult to fold out the inner ring).
Now rotate the ring in a convenient position and put your index or middle finger through the ring. Yes, you can use any other finger, too. Just make sure it's convenient.
Now make sure that you don't cover the iPhone lens with whatever finger you put through the Anker 610.
Would I buy the Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip again?
I bought it out of curiosity, and I'd rebuy it. It's small, and the magnets are powerful. It doesn't fall off if you put it in a pocket. So it's a good alternative for a wrist strap. I've used the Anker 610 during several photo trips instead of the wrist strap, and I'll continue to do so, especially in crowded places.
The Anker 610 Magnetic Phone Grip is available in different colors from Amazon. If the Anker 610 is out of stock (which happens from time to time), you may want to have a look at a similar product like the Laimcall Magnetic Phone Holder (Amazon). It has good reviews, too!
