Description
This phone grip ring is a 3cm zinc alloy finger holder that rotates through 180 and 360 degrees, folds out into a desk stand, and has a built-in iron plate so it works with magnetic car mounts, at 14g in black or silver for $9.99.
Phones got bigger and hands did not. A modern handset is a slab you hold by pinching the edges, which is why so many of them end up face down on a footpath with a spidered screen. A ring changes the grip entirely: your finger goes through it and the phone hangs off your hand rather than being balanced on it. The two things that separate a good ring from a cheap one are whether the rotation holds position under load and whether the adhesive lasts, and this one uses a hollow spring pin in the buckle to create that resistance.
Specifications
| Material |
Die-cast zinc alloy, sanded, polished and electroplated |
| Size |
3cm diameter x 0.3cm thickness |
| Net weight |
14g |
| Rotation |
180 and 360 degrees |
| Mechanism |
Buckle ring reinforced with hollow spring pin |
| Magnetic mounts |
Built-in iron plate, suits magnetic supports |
| Colours available |
Black, Silver |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Phone grip ring bracket in your chosen colour |
Why Metal Beats Plastic Here
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Die-cast zinc alloy - the ring is the one part carrying the whole weight of the phone, and metal does not fatigue and snap the way moulded plastic does.
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Spring pin resistance - the reason it holds an angle on a desk instead of flopping shut the moment you let go.
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Built-in iron plate - it doubles as the metal plate a magnetic car mount needs, so you are not sticking a second disc to the back of the phone.
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0.3cm thin and 14g - slim enough that the phone still goes in a pocket and light enough not to unbalance it.
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Polished and electroplated edges - every corner is sanded, which matters when your finger is through it for hours a day.
How Does a Phone Ring Attach?
It clings to the back of the phone or the case. Clean the surface first so it is free of dust and oil, decide on the position before you press it down, and give it time to bond before hanging the full weight of the phone from it. Placement matters more than people expect: too high and the phone tips forward as a stand, too low and your finger sits awkwardly.
Does It Work With a Magnetic Car Mount?
Yes. The ring has an iron sheet built into it, so it is designed to be used with magnetic supports. That saves you sticking a separate metal disc to the back of the phone, which is the usual annoyance with magnetic mounts.
Can It Prop the Phone Up on a Desk?
That is the second job it does. Swing the ring out and it becomes a kickstand, and the spring pin in the buckle provides enough resistance to hold the phone at an angle rather than letting it collapse. It also works as a cable tidy, with the charging lead threaded through the ring so it does not tangle.
Who Buys These
Anyone with a large phone and one hand free, which is most parents, most tradies and everyone who takes public transport. People who have already cracked one screen and would rather not do it twice. Drivers running a magnetic mount who want one accessory that does both jobs. It is also a common small gift, because it is genuinely useful and costs less than ten dollars.
Pair It With
A grip is usually bought with the rest of a phone setup. Our Tech & Mobile Accessories range covers the cables, chargers and stands, and Automotive has the car mounts this is designed to work with.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the ring?
3cm across and 0.3cm thick, weighing 14g.
What is it made of?
Die-cast zinc alloy, sanded, polished and electroplated.
Which colours are available?
Black and silver.
Will it fit in a pocket with the phone?
At 0.3cm thick it adds very little. It is slimmer than most cases.
Can I move it to a new phone?
Adhesive fittings hold best on first application, so plan the position before pressing it down. Moving one usually weakens the bond.
Does it stop wireless charging?
The ring contains a metal plate. On a phone that charges wirelessly, position the ring away from the charging coil or remove it before placing the phone on a wireless pad.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We dispatch from Australia, so this grip reaches Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin quickly, and we post to regional and remote addresses as well. Orders placed on a business day are picked the same day wherever stock allows.
Product photography is indicative and any phone shown is not included. Colours may vary slightly between screens and the item in hand, and hand measured dimensions carry a small tolerance.
