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1. A Flipstik phone stand that uses a NASA-developed synthetic adhesive to stick onto any clean, flat surface and hold up to two pounds! So that's how all those TikTokers are filming their videos without having to balance their phone on a pile of books...
Flipstik is a Black and queer-owned small biz whose founder Akeem Shannon pitched it on Shark Tank in 2020!
Promising review: "I'm an influencer and creator and find myself traveling to different theme parks and around the world quite often. Sometimes it's a lot to have to take tripods and selfie sticks into these areas. FlipStik is the solution to the problem that I've always had. I could literally stick my phone or tablet anywhere and film food reviews, shows, and get all the content that I need. I love all of the cool designs too and how they can complement any of my aesthetics. The fact that they're black owned is a huge plus and reasonably priced. There's so many fun colors and I can't wait to get them all!" —RJay
Get it from Target for $8.99 (available in seven designs).
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2. A phone stand compatible with pretty much any smartphone or tablet you could have, in addition to being height-adjustable so you can toggle it to your perfect selfie angle.
Promising review: "Working from home recently means a lot of phone calls on my cell, random video calls with friends after work, and music or videos during the day at my desk... THIS IS EXACTLY what I needed! I have a ring on the back of my phone (to hold onto it better because I've got butterfingers) and I was worried that my phone wouldn't fit on this stand — that is NOT the case! The feet are wide enough for larger devices like tablets or iPads, but because they are wide enough for those devices, it fits my phone with the bulky case and ring on the back. The feet being further apart let me charge my phone while on it. It fits everything I need! Will definitely get another one just for the office so I can have one at each desk. Super easy to assemble also! Two parts, assemble with one screw, comes with the Allen key. Has instructions (although not needed). Rubber feet on the bottom stop it from moving, and the back (where your device leans on the stand) has rubber so your device won't slide off either. For example, when you're accepting a call and swipe to answer, the device won't move." —HH
Get it from Amazon for $12.96+ (available in seven colors).
3. An Anker charging phone stand because until you've experienced the luxury of simply placing your phone on a stand and watching it charge at high speed in real time, you haven't truly lived.
Promising review: "This product is great, it is more effective than the flat disc type wireless chargers as they don't work unless you put the phone in the correct spot and easy to knock it off that type without getting it fully charged. And since your phone is on a stand you can see the face of the phone. What is also so great about this product is that you can use your phone on while you are charging it. I many times have placed my phone on the charger and played games on it and it still charges the phone, not only charges but does so quicker than other flat style wireless chargers. Should you buy this product? Yes, yes you should." —Brent Cox
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two colors).
4. A charger stand that's foldable, extendable, and multi-angle, in addition to juicing up your phone while you do, well, absolutely nothing.
Multitasky is an Asian-woman owned small business that makes aesthetically pleasing office accessories.
Promising review: "I love how small this charger folds. I was shocked by the tiny package it came in! It is very travel-friendly. The stand is great for holding my phone while charging and watching videos. Plus, it charges my phone fast!" —Maddy I.
Get it from Multitasky for $45 (available in three colors).
5. A minimalist concrete phone stand that will make you feel like you have your life together every time you use it, even if you're just using it to watch Instagram reels while you're supposed to be working (not us, no, never).
210 Makers is an Asian-owned small biz based in New Jersey that offers convenient, well-designed items for your home.
Promising review: "Looks great in my new kitchen. Love the convenience I use it for. Holds my phone (iPhone X) horizontally and vertically. Works best horizontally but can still have it stand up. Thank you." —nmgingola
Get it from 210 Makers on Etsy for $15.
6. An aluminum foldable phone stand reviewers say is shockingly durable (even supporting one's laptop), meaning it won't tip over or remotely wobble from all your hardcore swiping and tapping.
Promising review: "This multi-purpose stand is great! It has plenty of settings and angles you can use and it supports plenty of devices from phones up to larger tablets and even portable game consoles like the Switch. It is made of strong aluminum just like their other stands and has great rubber feet and spots on the stand to keep from slipping. The stand does not lose its angle even with decently heavy devices even leaving it for weeks. It even has holes for cables to run through to keep things clean. Overall great product and company quality." —jon
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four colors).
7. A charging phone stand ideal for the person in your life who's always waking up in the morning with a dead phone — no cords to fuss with, and thus no excuse to not charge the darn thing.
Promising review: "I love this little charger so much I bought a second one for my bedroom. It's very pretty and looks great in my minimalist home. The best thing about it: you can have your phone landscape or portrait on this charger. So when I'm running low on battery in the middle of a YouTube rabbithole I don't have to stop or awkwardly hold my phone to the charger like a lot of charging stands. Really great design. 10/10 for reliability and simplicity." —desalix
Get it from Amazon for $14.89+ (available in three colors).
8. A flexible gooseneck phone stand you can contort to whatever incomprehensible angle you're choosing to watch your favorite mukbang at before you to go to sleep.
Promising review: "The main reason for having this is that my girlfriend and I are long distance for now and we only do video chats. Handling the phone for one to two hours at a time turned out to be a drag so I got a stand for her and one for me. Handsfree, particularly this stand is a blessing and I can pretty much take it anywhere in the house. I posted a picture of the thickest table I have which is about three inches so it can show off its range. She uses hers on the headboard of her bed and bends it upside down so she can lay there as if staring up at the ceiling, pretty cool!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in two colors).
9. A phone stand desk organizer so you can stay organized and keep track of all your stuff, and finally not have to be that person who's asking others to call their phone all day long so they can find it.
Promising review: "I got this is as a Christmas present for my husband and this was his favorite gift oddly enough. If your husband is anything like mine he can never find his keys or his wallet and struggles to grab his phone in the morning to turn that alarm off! This is the perfect fix for all of those problems! Plus it has a convenient place for his watch as well. Assembly is so easy, every piece is made to fit like a puzzle. It’s not bad for the price either, the wood is light but it’s still great quality." —Edelweiss123:)
Get it from Amazon for $46.80 (available in two colors).
10. A phone stand made of found rocks and reclaimed granite serving double duty as classy decor and functional charging station. Plus, it comes with a cord, because god knows we could all use an extra.
Promising review: "This beauty claimed pride of place on my entry table straight away. Quite the stunner, with its natural granite form substantial in weight, yet soft-edged. Apart from requiring a little fiddling to make the connection with the plug (mostly due to my silicone tablet sleeve), thus far it performs efficiently. Charging stations are generally not known for attractiveness, so it was a delight to discover this clever design." —Mia
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $40 (available with the Apple Lightning charger or USB-C).
11. A personalized vegan leather phone stand so you can show off your most-used and most cherished possession with pride, since, if we're all being honest, our phones are our babies and that's completely fine!!
Flowertown Weddings is a family-owned small biz based in Raleigh, North Carolina that offers laser-engraved wedding goodies.
To customize, enter the name you want engraved into the text box when you add to your cart.
Promising review: "This arrived very quickly, especially for a personalized item! I love the color! This piece holds all widths of cellphones, even with a front and back cover attached." —Trina
Get it from Flowertown Weddings on Etsy for $16.87 (available in nine colors and 20 fonts).
12. A plane phone stand that will singlehandedly change your travel game, since this mount is able to clamp onto essentially any surface, whether that's your plane seat, luggage handle, or bedside table.
Promising review: "Okay, after a flight last month, I was convinced I needed a phone mount and ran into this. So I bought it. The crazy part was that I haven’t been on another flight yet and yet, I use this gadget every single day. So far, I found this to be durable and can contort to your needs. The different combinations of positions literally allows you to mount and position your device to nearly any position you need it to. I use the iPhone 11 as my device. I mount this on my standup desk at work, at my nightstand to watch movies while in bed, on my treadmill so I could watch something while walking, on a nearby counter as a 'tripod' for my phone and of course, as a standalone stand when I’m sitting at a flat table. This is a MUST-own gadget." —Justin E.
Get it from Amazon for $12.97.
13. A 2-in-1 iPhone Magsafe charging stand that'll charge both your phone and your AirPods at the same time as fast as technologically possible, making this entirely worth the splurge if your devices are constantly out of juice.
Reviewers note that your phone stays on best with a MagSafe case. This stand is compatible with the iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 13 Mini, iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 Mini, and all AirPods.
Promising review: "Perfect… MagSafe charging is great. This stand allows me to work at my desk with my phone charging and upright and facing me saving me from needing to look down and remove from the flat Apple MagSafe charger. The addition of charging my AirPods Pro is great as well. Overall, think this is the best charger available if looking for true magnetic MagSafe charging capability. Highly recommend." —Michael
Get it from Amazon for $79.99 (available in two colors).
14. A wooden Magsafe charging phone stand for the tech junkie who's been using a MagSafe charger from the start, who wants to upgrade to ultimate techie status with this super premium stand.
15. A simple but essential phone stand destined to become your WFH BFF because you can listen to your endless parade of background podcasts while simultaneously charging your phone, on a loop, forever and ever.
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Promising review: "I love this phone holder! They are metal, very sturdy with a compact design that is unobtrusive and complements any decor. The holders have grips on the bottom and also where your phone or tablet rests. I thought when I first opened that the holder would not be big enough to hold my iPhone 8 Plus but I was completely wrong — the phone is not going anywhere and I see the phone not the holder; not only that, it also cradles my 10-inch tablet!... What?!! I use my phone for business, so basically I am on it or using it 8+ hours a day. This stand can keep up — it does not sway, it does not bounce — it is completely stable, easy to pick up and move with the phone in place, and includes very convenient design enabling you to charge your phone while in the holder — something all my other holders do not offer. It cradles the phone or tablet without spring holders that get in the way of the screen. I love this holder and will be purchasing more for gifts!" —Lancaster66
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors).
16. An adorable dog phone stand if your desk is already full of adorable, functional doodads, but you think you have room for juuuuuust one more. Besides, anything that will let you watch YouTube videos while you work is 100% worth it.
Promising review: "I LOVE it! It exceeded my expectations. You CAN be functional and cute at the same time. ❤️ " —The Apollo Box Customer
Get it from The Apollo Box for $27.70 (available in two colors).
17. A phone stand with a bonus Apple Watch stand (or: bracelet, necklace, hair tie, assorted knickknack holder) that's the definition of "effortlessly chic", since you won't have to keep track of two different charger cords wreaking havoc on your desk.
Promising review: "After months of my iPhone and Apple Watch charger falling behind the nightstand, I needed a way to keep everything central. A co-worker bought just the iPhone stand for work and I thought that would probably work at home as well. It was a great decision. It sits right on my nightstand at arm's length. Both my phone and watch have a place to sit and charge. I bought the metallic pink to go with my phone and watch. My SO is ordering one as soon as his nightstand arrives. It is a wonderful addition to any nightstand, hallway desk, work station desk, kitchen counter, anywhere you need a holder/charger for your device(s)." —RomancedNLoved
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in seven colors).
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18. A charging phone mount so you never have to be experience the mind-rending panic of looking for a gas station in the middle of nowhere while your phone is on 2%. This baby can clamp onto the dashboard or the air vent of your car!
This stand is compatible with the iPhone 13/12/11/XR, Samsung S20/S10, and any QI cellphone. It comes with a car charger, a suction cup mount, an air vent clip, and a USB-C cable.
Promising review: "I'm a truck driver. I have purchased numerous cellphone holders and this unit is very stable. My phone doesn't bounce around while driving like most, suction to the windshield is very strong, and also when my phone is cradled in unit, it completely holds the cellphone securely with no movement or slippage while driving. The tilting stays in place and gives me movable access of turning phone left to right with ease, and it actually stays in place until I want to adjust it again. This unit is well worth the price, compared to all the others I have paid for, which only lasted a month or two and had to replace. A+ product" —Clyde
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in four colors).
19. A cupholder phone mount ensuring you can navigate your way through your journey without having to pull over to check Google Maps, or fielding your mom's many calls while on the road without having to compromise your safety.
Promising review: "Had to travel by myself across four states in an emergency situation. This cell holder worked perfect. I am older and wanted it for eye level. It fit this cup holder and the ones between the bucket seats. Comes with extenders for larger cup holders. I was on so many highways with horrendous pot holes and bumps. This holder never wavered or bounced out. I had the neck fully extended and it was perfect for me. Can be set sideways and can be charged while in the holder. HIGHLY RECOMMEND." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors).
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You, after deliberating for one millisecond over whether you need one of these phone stands:
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