Have you bought a new iPhone 14 or are you about to? Even though it’s the best iPhone ever – the iPhone 14 Pro in particular stands out from the rest, not least because of the Dynamic Island – you can still improve the experience. Hardly any other smartphone has as many accessories as the iPhone, and with the introduction of Magsafe, Apple has once again significantly increased the variety. Here you can find out which accessories are available and which products we recommend.
First of all, if you are upgrading from an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 to an iPhone 14, the Magsafe accessories that you may have bought for your old iPhone are also compatible with the new iPhone 14. With cases, on the other hand, things are different.
Charger
While technical components such as the display, the CPU or camera lenses are continuously being developed, progress with batteries unfortunately seems to be stagnating. The lack of additional capacity can at least be compensated for by more convenient charging options. In particular, since Apple no longer includes a charger with the iPhone, customers have to search for suitable devices themselves.
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A popular technology is the Magsafe system. The iPhone has had ring-shaped built-in magnets since the twelfth generation, which are invisibly arranged under the glass back of the housing. That Apple Magsafe charger can dock here precisely and is held in an optimal position by the magnetic connection. This is not only extremely convenient, it also allows fast charging with up to 15 W.
In order to be able to use the Magsafe charger, a powerful power adapter is required, which is not included in the scope of delivery. For 25 euros you will also find something online or offline in the Apple Store. At Amazon you can find devices with the same performance from third-party providers for as little as 10 euros.
Belkin
The manufacturer Belkin also has an interesting complete package on offer. A Magsafe charger with 20 watt power adapter is already available in black or white from 21 euros at Amazon.
If you want to ensure that the charging process works smoothly and that the connection between the charger and the iPhone is optimal, you should also invest in a suitable Magsafe case. A reliable magnetic connection can only be ensured if the protective material on the back of the iPhone is thin enough. You can find a selection of cases for the iPhone 14 in our guide. Also interesting is the possibility of connecting a wallet to a mobile phone via Magsafe. Cards or banknotes can be carried directly on the iPhone at any time.
For the car
The practical magnets on the iPhone are also interesting for many other purposes. For example, the iPhone can be magnetically and securely fixed in the car with a suitable holder.
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The manufacturer Anker offers the 613 model, which can be attached to the dashboard either with an adhesive pad or with a suction cup. The iPhone is then connected to the mount via the Magsafe magnets. The scope of delivery also includes a USB-C to USB-C charging cable and a car charger with two USB-C outputs. In this way, the iPhone is not only held in position, for example to use it for navigation, but is also charged at the same time. Of the Anker 613 Magnetic Wireless Charger is from 69.92 euros on Amazon available.
Wicked Chili
An alternative solution for mounting on a car ventilation grille is the Wicked Chili 15W mobile phone holder This can be fixed with a clamp to ventilation grilles with horizontally running slats. Unfortunately, no adapter for the cigarette lighter is included in the scope of delivery, only a USB-C to USB-A connection cable. This can be connected to a suitable USB port in the car or connected to a power bank.
Stand for the (night) table
Qi mounts for the desk or bedside table with a special Magsafe-compatible device are also recommended. The mobile phone is automatically placed in the correct position thanks to the magnetic connection, which ensures pleasant connection feedback. In this way, the mobile phone display always remains in view and in the perfect position, even during work.
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Here it is on Amazon Anker PowerWave 2-in-1 Magnetic Stand Lite, a good charging station in white or black. In addition to the iPhone, Airpods can also be charged here in parallel by placing the case on the stand. Unfortunately, only a USB-C to USB-C charging cable is included, a power supply unit for a socket connection is not included in the scope of delivery. The holder offers the option of tilting the smartphone by 40° and rotating it as desired.
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If you also want to charge an Apple Watch, Anker offers an extended version for this. There is an additional charging slot for Apple’s Smartwatch on the base. Of the Anker 533 Magnetic Wireless Charger comes with a charging cable and matching 20 watt power adapter.
Belkin also offers the variant for charging iPhone and AirPods as well as an extended solution for additional charging of the Apple Watch. The two charging stations are more expensive, but also more elegant, and are available in either black or white. Both Magsafe-compatible devices come with an AC adapter. The mobile phone can also be rotated here, but unfortunately not tilted freely. If you don’t like the preset angle of inclination, you should opt for a charging station from Anker or other manufacturers.
Power banks without cable chaos
Power banks with a Qi charging function are extremely practical. There are no annoying cables and thanks to the widespread use of the Qi standard, even headphones or mobile phones from different manufacturers can be charged. Without Magsafe, however, it is quite impractical to always have to position the cell phone exactly on the intended surface. Especially in the beach bag or backpack, the device slips quickly and is no longer charged. Thanks to Magsafe, this problem is a thing of the past – the power bank and iPhone connect magnetically and the iPhone is always optimally positioned.
Belkin
One of the larger models includes the Belkin Magnetic Wireless Power Bank 10K with 10,000 mAh capacity. It can charge iPhones wirelessly at 7.5W or wired at up to 18W.
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The is slightly smaller and available in the colors black, white, light green, violet and light blue Anker 622 (MagGo) wireless power bank. With only 5,000 mAh, it is quite compact and even has a fold-out stand. Practical – you can charge the iPhone and watch videos at the same time.
Tripod holder for iPhone
Year after year, the quality of the built-in camera components is continuously improved. With the iPhone 14 at the latest, you not only acquire a high-quality cell phone, but also an incredibly powerful compact camera. So what could be more obvious than to optimally access this potential by using a tripod?
PROfezzion
With the PROfezzion Magsafe Cell Phone Stand the iPhone can be fixed to almost any tripod using a standard 1/4″ internal thread. Thanks to the Magsafe mount, the iPhone can be attached and detached quickly and easily. This makes taking photos even more convenient, since the mobile phone can be removed from the tripod at any time and then fixed again with a magnet.
A special feature of this mount is that it can be tilted up and down by 30°. In combination with high exposure times, impressive photos of the starry sky are also made possible. Since the stand also has its own base, it can also be used alone without a tripod.
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