PopSockets PopGrip Review: Does It Stick for Good?
The collapsible phone grip that started a whole accessory category, now with a top that swaps out. A cheap stuffer with one real condition: the phone case.
Yes, for teens and anyone with a big phone. It gives a secure one-handed grip and a stand [1], and the top comes off for wireless charging. Skip it if the phone lives in a silicone or waterproof case, where the listing warns it may not stick.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Grip type | Pop grip [1] |
| Top | Swappable [1] |
| Wireless charging | Remove the top to charge [1] |
| Stand | Yes, for watching videos [1] |
| Mount | Works with PopSockets PopMount [1] |
| Material | Plastic [1] |
| Sticks best to | Smooth hard plastic cases [1] |
| Color on this listing | Black [1] |
Pros and cons
- May not stick to silicone or waterproof cases [1]
- Adds a bump, so the phone wobbles flat on a table
- Plain black is a little dull as a gift
Big phones, small hands
Phones keep getting larger, and hands do not. A grip on the back makes a big phone one-handed, which is why so many teens already have one.
It is also a stand. Popped out and turned sideways, it props the phone up for a video on a desk, a kitchen counter or a tray table on a long flight.
A top that swaps and a stand that pops
The listing says the PopGrip has a swappable top, so the design can be changed or removed completely for wireless charging [1]. That fixes the old charging pad problem.
It offers a secure grip for texting with one hand and taking photos, and it works as a stand for videos [1]. It also pairs with a PopSockets PopMount for hands-free use in the car or at a desk [1].
Cases it will not grip
The catch is the surface. The listing says it sticks best to smooth hard plastic cases and may not stick to silicone or waterproof cases [1]. Check the case before you buy.
It also adds a bump, so the phone no longer lies flat on a table. Some people like the lift; others find it wobbles when they tap the screen with the phone on a desk.
Matching the top to the person
The black version is safe, but a fun top makes it feel chosen. Since tops swap, a second design can follow later as a birthday add-on.
From this guide, pair it with the Anker PowerCore Slim for a phone care stocking, or with the Thread Wallets card holder for someone who keeps a card with the phone.
FAQ
Can you wirelessly charge with a PopSocket?
With this PopGrip, yes, once the top is off. The listing says the swappable top can be switched or removed completely for wireless charging [1]. The base stays on the phone and the top clicks back after charging. Chargers that need a flat, magnetic fit may still sit poorly over the base [1]
Will a PopSocket stick to a silicone case?
Maybe not. The listing says it sticks to most devices and cases but may not stick to silicone or waterproof cases, and it sticks best to smooth hard plastic [1]. If the person uses a soft silicone case, pick a different stuffer or a case that has a grip built in [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the PopSockets PopGrip with Swappable Top
Source check: Amazon prices and contents above were checked on October 28, 2026. We did not test these products hands-on. Picks are based on manufacturer specs, Amazon listings and the reasons people actually give these gifts.
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