This may seem out of the blue, but aren’t smartphones a bit too big these days? I don’t think it’s a problem if you’re a fit person, but for someone like me who’s petite and has small hands, it’s a real problem. is.
The smartphone itself is already large, but when you put it in a case, it becomes even bigger. Therefore, I basically continue to use my smartphone without putting it in a case, a so-called “smartphone nudity”.
However, I am still concerned about scratches. Depending on the degree of scratches, it will affect the trade-in price when replacing it, and above all, since it is an expensive item, you want to keep it as clean as possible for as long as possible.
The front side is covered with protective glass, but the problem is the back side. In particular, the camera part of recent iPhones protrudes, so when you place it on a table, etc., the lens hits it hard. Also, when you use it while it’s in place, it’s a bit stressful because it wobbles and doesn’t settle down easily.
The camera part sticks out and hits the table.
In order to avoid this, it would be better to put it in a case, but that would make the smartphone bigger… What should I do? What put an end to this endless loop was the Snap-On Smartphone. “Stand” (3,880 yen). This is a product from MOFT, a manufacturer that produces many unique mobile accessories.
This is how it is installed on my iPhone 13mini.The size is just right, but you can use it without any problems
This product is a smartphone stand that is compatible with Magsafe for iPhone 12/13/14/15 series. There is a magnet inside, so if you have an iPhone, just bring it close to the back and it will stick to it. By the way, if you combine it with the separately sold “Smartphone Magnet Ring” (1,280 yen), you can use it even with smartphones that are not compatible with Magsafe.
The Snap-On smartphone stand is thicker than the lens protrusion, so even if you casually place it on a table, the lens will not hit. Also, when operating your smartphone while it is on the table, it will not wobble and will be comfortable.
The back is flat and the camera part does not touch the bottom.
There are three ways to use the stand: vertical, horizontal, and floating. You can use it vertically when viewing SNS or emails, or horizontally when watching videos, depending on the situation.
Compatible with 3 types of placement.From left: vertical, horizontal, floating
The inside has a card slot, so if you put credit cards or folded bills in it, it can also be used as a wallet. If it’s just that long, you can go out easily without carrying your wallet. By the way, the product description states that it “can hold 2 cards,” but since it’s made quite tight, I think it would be more realistic to hold 1 credit card + 1 bill. Please note that storing magnetic cards is not recommended as they may be damaged.
The card slot can store credit cards and banknotes.
You can also use it as a smartphone ring by passing your finger through the stand while on the train. When I use my smartphone without putting it in a case, it gets slippery and tends to fall off all the time, so this alone gives me a sense of security.
Can also be used as a replacement for a smartphone ring
Also, it’s a bit of an unethical trick, but if you wear it upside down compared to how it’s supposed to be used, you’ll get the perfect angle to look at your phone while eating. This is not the correct way to put it on, so don’t forget to put it back on after eating.
Wear it upside down to create the perfect angle for viewing and operating it while it’s on.
It’s also convenient when you want to bring your smartphone with you during a long bath. If you keep the case on, you may be worried about water getting in between the case and your smartphone, and it may also be a hassle to put on and take off the case every time. With the Snap-On smartphone stand, you can attach and detach it with just one touch, so you can easily take it off when you take a bath and put it back on when you get out.
Easy to put on and take off with one touch
The only drawback with this product is that, although it is easy to put on and take off, it tends to slip when you put it in and take it out of tight pockets. However, so far, I have not had an incident where I put my smartphone in my bag and the stand suddenly came off. Even if it is misaligned, it is easy to correct it to the correct position, so I personally accept this as acceptable. However, it is best not to lift or swing the product by holding only the stand part.
If you keep the above in mind, MOFT’s Snap-On smartphone stand may be an option worth considering for those who don’t want to put their smartphone in a case and want to use it minimally.
