There are a lot of viral videos going around on TikTok about a magnetic phone holder that can attach to any surface, but honestly, I don't really trust the many influencers who endorse just any product, so I wanted to try a similar product but with the reliability of a well-known brand and, above all, with Amazon's shipping guarantees. We're talking about the MSXTTLY VMag S2 phone holder, which, as I can tell you, amazed me and I use it daily.
I certainly couldn't resist trying the most viral gadget of the moment. However, as I was saying, this product comes directly from Amazon with all the necessary guarantees, and I emphasize this because clicking on those videos I mentioned redirects you to something, let's say, that seems a little shady in my opinion. I've never purchased from the TikTok Shop and personally I don't think I ever will. I prefer having extra guarantees, guarantees that also come from the brand itself because it's a better-known brand than the crap offered on the TikTok Shop.
The sales package is eye-catching, starting with the graphics, featuring a carbon fiber-effect texture and some product specifications. Inside, we find a leaflet with a QR code that links to YouTube, where we can watch an installation video and further information regarding the warranty. We also find a small manual, also in Italian, with color images. Finally, we find two adhesive MagSafe rings to transform the current case of our smartphone that doesn't support this technology, as well as cloths for cleaning the surface where we'll attach our gadget.
So if you don't have a smartphone or case with MagSafe technology, you can enable the magic using the included accessories. The MSXTTLY phone holder is very well made, in fact it has a nice weight because the structure is almost entirely made of metal, such as the arm with a magnetic surface and a silicone base that won't scratch the smartphone we're attaching it to. On the bottom there is a circular sticker that must be removed before first use and which hides the adhesive suction cup with a slightly rubberized surface, which can also be reused. So when you remove it and perhaps notice it's dirty, you can wash it, let it dry, and the adhesive will be as good as new.
The magical "suction" effect is made possible by a rotating ring that creates a sort of vacuum. Furthermore, the MagSafe arm can be tilted or folded for space-saving transport. The MagSafe magnet in our MSXTTLY gadget is truly powerful: I did a quick test by attaching an iPhone 11 Pro, and despite the jolts it received, it never fell off. I actually performed several tests, from the more classic one in the car, attaching the phone holder to the rough surface of my Fiat Panda, to more extreme conditions, such as attaching it to the outside door of the car while I was driving at high speed.
And if I'm here to tell you about it, it's definitely passed the test. The adhesive holds well and doesn't peel off even if we leave the car in the sun. You can attach the gadget practically anywhere—on windows, mirrors, cabinet doors, lampposts, etc.—and the built-in adhesive can be used endlessly, as it can be washed to make it look like new. Simply choose where to position the phone holder, press lightly, and tighten the ring. You can then rotate and tilt the arm, which makes this product perfect for content creators, or for entertaining guests in the car with a movie by turning the smartphone toward them.
Of course, I also tested the product with smartphones that don't have MagSafe, such as the Xiaomi 14T, using the rings provided in the box. Even in this case, the phone held securely during all the tests.
Are you still here or have you already purchased it? Well, this gadget from MSXTTLY is truly versatile, from the most classic situations like watching a cooking tutorial with dirty hands or washing dishes to more extreme ones. The powerful MagSafe magnet will keep your smartphone stable, while the adhesive and suction force will do the rest of the magic. So whether you use it to do some TikTok dances or something else, you don't have to worry; or rather, you just need to make sure the surface you attach the product to isn't curved—in other words, that the contact surface with the product is suitable for the diameter of the adhesive base.
You can find it on Amazon at an attractive price that may seem high, but if you think about it, it allows you to save, for example, on the purchase of a case equipped with MagSafe, because the package includes rings that allow it to be used on existing cases that do not have the aforementioned technology. The gadget adapts to all smartphones using this trick. If, however, you already have a MagSafe phone like the recent Samsung or iPhone 12 or higher, you don't need to buy anything else and use the product immediately. On the TikTok Shop, you can find similar products for even €3,50, but aesthetically speaking, some of them are really awful. But above all, how much will it last?
Great review! I also got tired of sketchy TikTok Shop gadgets. Trusting a known brand with Amazon's guarantee is the way to go. The 360 rotation and strong suction are key. It's a total Block Blast for my old, flimsy holder. Now my phone is secure anywhere. Definitely a must-have for daily use.