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Of all the grips on this list, the Aulumu G09 is the best made. Aerospace-grade aluminium, a clean finish, and a dual-axis ball joint that beats a hinge when you want an exact angle.
It’s also $45.98, and going by owner reports, it divides people on the one thing a grip has to get right: how firmly it actually holds on to the back of your phone.
Reviewed by the Tiny Tech Box team
Version reviewed: Aulumu G09 Magnetic Ring Grip, MagSafe-compatible, aluminium alloy, dual-sided · ASIN B0DTCXN8GP · Amazon US listing · no separate manufacturer model number is printed on the listing.
One-sentence verdict: Buy it if you want a nice-looking metal grip with a flexible ball-joint stand and you’ll pay a premium for design and materials; skip it if you need the strongest possible magnetic hold, an easy one-handed action, or you’d balk at $45.98 for a grip.
Aerospace-grade aluminium and a dual-axis ball joint — the magnet is where opinions split.
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| Best for | People who want a genuinely nice-looking metal grip with a flexible ball-joint stand and will pay a premium for design and materials. |
| Not ideal for | Anyone who needs the strongest possible magnetic hold, an easy one-handed action, or who balks at $45.98 for a grip. |
| Current price | $45.98 on Amazon |
| Price checked | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Version reviewed | Aulumu G09 Magnetic Ring Grip · MagSafe-compatible · ASIN B0DTCXN8GP · Amazon US |
By a clear margin, this is the nicest-made grip in the group. The aluminium is aerospace grade, the anodised finish is clean, and the dual-axis ball joint lets you set any angle you like instead of clicking through presets. It’s slim and light for something metal.
The Halbach magnet array is the interesting bit of engineering. In practice, owner reports on hold strength are split right down the middle.
Snap it onto a MagSafe phone or a case with a magnet ring, or, if your phone or case has no magnets at all, stick one of the bundled metal plates onto the back first, so the magnet has something to grab on to. Then use the ball joint to set your grip or viewing angle. The dual-axis movement takes a little getting used to.
Adjustability is its strength, since a ball joint is more flexible than a hinge, but hold and ease of use are the weak points. Some owners get a firm, smooth experience; others find the magnet light or the joint stiff. That’s the story.
Works with:
Not compatible:
The aluminium body and the anodising hold up well. The ball joint is what wears, and Aulumu rates it for about 25,000 cycles. There’s a limited warranty through Aulumu’s support channel.
At $45.98 on Amazon, it’s priced as a design object. The materials and machining justify some of that, while the mixed feedback on the magnet and on ease of use undercuts the rest.
If you want the look and the flexible ball joint, and you’re buying it partly as an object, the price is defensible. If you just want a grip and stand that works, a TORRAS 360 ring ($26.99) does the same jobs with a more consistent magnet. We’d call it a fair buy under about $35.
3.9 ★ from 1,061 Amazon ratings · price checked Oct 31, 2026
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| Product | Best for | Key advantage | Main drawback | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aulumu G09 Magnetic Ring Grip (this grip) | A premium metal grip with a flexible ball joint | Aerospace aluminium, continuous viewing angles | Magnet and ease-of-use feedback split; $45.98 | $45.98 |
| TORRAS 360 Magnetic Grip Ring | The same jobs for less, with a more consistent magnet | Two-sided magnet, folds flat, $26.99 | Hinge presets rather than a ball joint | $26.99 |
| UGREEN Magnetic Desk Stand | A fixed desk stand at a raised height | Aluminium, weighted base, $15.99 | Stays on the desk, not the phone | $15.99 |
The TORRAS 360 ring ($26.99) does the grip-and-stand job for less, with a more consistent magnetic hold. Pick the Aulumu if the ball joint and the materials matter to you.
Beautifully made. Aerospace-grade aluminium, a clean finish, and a dual-axis ball joint that beats a hinge for setting exactly the angle you want. If you’re buying it partly for the object itself, it delivers.
On function, the feedback is split. Aulumu’s 20 N Halbach magnet claim doesn’t translate into a consistent experience, because some owners find the hold firm and the joint smooth while others find it light or stiff, and at $45.98, far more than a good plastic ring, that inconsistency is hard to ignore. A 3.9-star average fits a product people admire and argue about. For dependable function, the cheaper TORRAS 360 is the safer buy.
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Design — the best-made grip here; slim, metal, flexible ball joint | 4.5 / 5 |
| Value — roughly double a good plastic ring; value opinions split | 3 / 5 |
| Performance — excellent adjustability; magnet strength is inconsistent in owner reports | 3.5 / 5 |
| Build & Durability — aluminium and anodising hold up; ball joint rated to ~25,000 cycles | 4 / 5 |
| Compatibility & Ease of Use — works with MagSafe and includes plates; ball joint has a learning curve | 3.5 / 5 |
| Overall | 3.7 / 5 · Would Buy |
The overall score is the average of the five aspects above. How we score.
| Brand / line | Aulumu — G09 Magnetic Ring Grip |
| Type | Magnetic (MagSafe-compatible) grip and multi-angle stand |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy, anodised finish |
| Magnets | Halbach-array magnets, about 20 N of pull (Aulumu) |
| Adjustment | Dual-axis system with a 360° ball joint for continuous viewing angles |
| Hinge | Rated to about 25,000 cycles (Aulumu) |
| Thickness | About 0.12 inches; anti-slip base |
| Weight | About 1.13 oz without the ring (Aulumu) |
| Non-magnetic phones | Bundled metal plates add MagSafe-style compatibility |
| Colors | Black, Silver-Gray |
| Warranty | Aulumu limited warranty (contact Aulumu) |
| ASIN | B0DTCXN8GP |
| Manufacturer | Aulumu |
Figures marked “Aulumu” are the manufacturer’s published claims. “N/A” means the value is not listed on the Amazon listing or Aulumu’s product page.
Aulumu cites about 20 N from a Halbach array, but owner reports are split: some find the hold firm, others call it weak. It’s the most inconsistent part of the product.
Yes. It comes with metal plates that add MagSafe-style compatibility to phones without a magnet.
The dual-axis ball joint. Instead of a few fixed stand angles, you can set any angle you like.
Some owners find the ball joint intuitive, others find it awkward, and there’s a short learning curve.
It’s the part that wears, rated by Aulumu for about 25,000 cycles. The aluminium body itself holds up well.
If the materials and the flexible joint matter to you, and you’re buying it partly as an object, yes. For dependable function alone, the TORRAS 360 ring ($26.99) is the safer choice.
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Sources: Amazon product listing (ASIN B0DTCXN8GP), read Aug 26, 2026 · Aulumu G09 product pages (aulumu.com) for materials, magnet, hinge and weight claims · retailer listings (cross-check). Figures attributed to Aulumu are the manufacturer’s published claims; the rating, price and buyer feedback are from the live Amazon listing on the date shown.
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