One hand is on the MRT pole, and the other is trying to reply to a WhatsApp message before your stop. A finger loop or ring gives you something to hold behind the screen, while a wrist or neck strap lets you carry your phone between checks. Here are eight ways to get a handle on it.
1. Dual-Strap Finger Loop Phone Holder
This holder has two sturdy fabric loops that give your fingers a place to slip through while your thumb works the screen. The loops are designed to help stop the phone from slipping, which comes in handy when you’re standing on the MRT with one hand on the pole.
A folding metal stand props up the phone when you set it down, and the whole holder measures about 9.2 cm by 2.8 cm when folded. It ships from Indonesia. Other colours are sold on the same page, so go for the “Black” one.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/1gZJAtdgU6
2. Stick-on Phone Ring Holder
This slim ring sticks to the back of your phone or case. Slip a finger through it for a better hold while walking, then fold the ring in when you’re done. It also folds out into a stand for when you want to set the phone down and keep the screen propped up.
The holder also works with a magnetic car mount, which uses a magnet to hold your phone in place. It ships from Singapore. Silver and gold rings share the same page, so go for the “Black” one.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/gq250GZGiM
3. Transparent Expanding Magnetic Phone Grip
This magnetic holder attaches to the back of a compatible iPhone or Android case. The clear grip has a metal ring and a folding section that extends when you pull it out, giving your fingers something to hold while you use the phone one-handed.
Set it on your desk with the stand extended to watch a video, then fold it back in when you pick up the phone again. The grip ships from Mainland China. Go for the “Transparent” one for the see-through finish.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/60Sy0UDEFX
4. Cartoon Wrist-Strap Phone Case for TCL 304
Lulumi’s cartoon case is made for the TCL 304. It uses TPU, a soft, flexible plastic that helps protect the phone from bumps and scratches. It comes with a short strap for your wrist and a longer lanyard, a strap you wear around your neck.
The wrist strap also doubles as a stand, so you can prop up the phone on a table when you’re done carrying it. The case ships from Mainland China. Other cartoon designs share the same page, so go for the one marked “#6”.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/8VAJKgSha4
5. BAZIC GoMag Magnetic Ring Grip
The BAZIC GoMag has a circular magnetic base and a folding metal ring. Slip a finger through the ring when you need to use your phone with one hand, or fold it back into the base when you’re ready to put your phone away.
The small strap carries the BAZIC name, and the grip comes in purple and blue. The base attaches magnetically to the back of the phone, so you can take the whole grip off when you want to hold the phone on its own.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/1qdPWqOi0U
6. Burgundy Magnetic Ripple Expanding Stand
The burgundy grip has a wavy surface that looks like ripples. It attaches magnetically to an iPhone or another compatible phone and expands when you pull it out, giving you something to hold behind the phone while you use the screen.
The grip also doubles as a portable stand. Extend it to prop up the phone when you set it down, then fold it back in when you’re ready to go. The deep red ripple design shares the page with other colours and styles.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/6ffHhrknd6
7. Black Silicone Finger Strap
This black strap sticks to the back of your phone. It’s made of silicone, a flexible, rubber-like material, and has a stretchy band with slots and a snap button that presses shut. Pull out the band to make a loop for your fingers.
You can push or pull the band into place to use it as a grip while you’re standing or as a stand when you put the phone down. It ships from Mainland China. Other colours share the same page, so go for the “Black” one.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/5AtVGMIHs
8. MOFT Adjustable Phone Lanyard
MOFT’s phone strap adjusts to a length of up to 59 inches and comes with a rigid connector and a soft attachment piece for securing it to your phone. Its 22-pound pull-out rating refers to how much pulling force the attachment is rated to withstand.
Let the strap carry your phone between checks so your hands are free to grab the pole or hold your bag. The strap ships from Singapore, and the snap-on case made with a leather substitute is sold separately. Other colours are sold on the same page, so go for the “Brown” one.
Check out how much it costs here: https://s.shopee.sg/BVBUJ3Ec1
