Reviews & guides

Every phone mount review on this site comes from the same test routine: three vehicles, two weeks of driving, phones from 67 to 79 mm wide. Roundups are updated as new mounts earn (or lose) their spots.

• The 8 Best Car Phone Mounts of 2026

  We drove eight of the best-selling car phone mounts for two weeks each in a truck, a crossover and a sedan. The iOttie Easy One Touch 5 still beat everything — here's the full ranking.

  car · 8 mounts tested

• The 6 Best Magnetic Phone Mounts of 2026

  We measured real magnetic hold with phones from 138 g to 235 g. The Spigen MagFit leads for iPhones, the Scosche MagicMount Pro for everything else — full ranking inside.

  car · 6 mounts tested

• The Best CD Slot Phone Mounts of 2026

  A CD slot is the most stable mounting point in any car — if yours qualifies. We tested the mounts that use it well, plus the best alternatives for slot-less stereos.

  car · 3 mounts tested

• The Best Bike Phone Mounts of 2026

  Two mounting philosophies dominate cycling: twist-lock cases and universal claws. We tested both on road, gravel and singletrack — here's which survives what.

  bike · 2 mounts tested

• The Best Motorcycle Phone Mounts of 2026

  Motorcycle vibration kills phone cameras and cheap mounts alike. These are the mounts that survived our test bikes — and how to protect your camera too.

  bike · 3 mounts tested

• The Best Phone Mounts for Trucks & Pickups in 2026

  Big cabs, long dashes and real vibrations make trucks a special case. These mounts earned their spot in an F-150, a Silverado and a Tacoma.

  car · 4 mounts tested

• The Best MagSafe Car Mounts of 2026

  MagSafe car mounts snap your iPhone into perfect alignment and charge it while you drive. Here's the best of them — plus when to skip MagSafe entirely.

  car · 3 mounts tested

• The Best Phone Mounts Under $20 in 2026

  Four mounts under twenty dollars that actually work — and the traps to avoid in the bargain bin. Tested claws and magnets, ranked.

  car · 4 mounts tested

• The Best Dashboard Phone Mounts of 2026

  Dashboard mounts sidestep windshield laws and blocked vents — if your dash cooperates. These four worked on flat, curved and textured dashes.

  car · 4 mounts tested

• How to Choose a Phone Mount: The 5-Minute Guide

  Claw, magnet, CD slot, MagSafe or handlebar — the five-second test that tells you which family fits your car, phone and habits, no jargon.

  buying-guide · 4 mounts tested