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
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).
d10. 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 etry 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).