schaudhr83 macrumors newbie Original poster Sep 13, 2015 4 0 Sep 21, 2018 #1 anyone know if a minimalist iPhone XS Max case with built-in magnet?
M mrt209 macrumors 6502 Nov 21, 2010 445 44 USA/Germany Sep 21, 2018 #2 The cases with built in magnets generally have smaller/weaker magnets, and in some cases only really work with a mount sold by the case manufacturer (ex: pitaka). I would recommend just getting a case you like and adding a metal plate like these: https://www.amazon.com/SCOSCHE-MagicMount-Magnetic-Mount-Replacement/dp/B00I608BG6/ Some cases like the Spigen Thin Fit have a cut out for the plates. I am using this case: https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Liquid-Armor-Designed-iPhone/dp/B07GTCS2BJ/ Ignore the reviews, 2 of them seem suspect (almost identical). As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
The cases with built in magnets generally have smaller/weaker magnets, and in some cases only really work with a mount sold by the case manufacturer (ex: pitaka). I would recommend just getting a case you like and adding a metal plate like these: https://www.amazon.com/SCOSCHE-MagicMount-Magnetic-Mount-Replacement/dp/B00I608BG6/ Some cases like the Spigen Thin Fit have a cut out for the plates. I am using this case: https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Liquid-Armor-Designed-iPhone/dp/B07GTCS2BJ/ Ignore the reviews, 2 of them seem suspect (almost identical).
B bigsid05 macrumors newbie Aug 5, 2010 22 3 Sep 22, 2018 #3 mrt209 said: The cases with built in magnets generally have smaller/weaker magnets, and in some cases only really work with a mount sold by the case manufacturer (ex: pitaka). I would recommend just getting a case you like and adding a metal plate like these: https://www.amazon.com/SCOSCHE-MagicMount-Magnetic-Mount-Replacement/dp/B00I608BG6/ Some cases like the Spigen Thin Fit have a cut out for the plates. I am using this case: https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Liquid-Armor-Designed-iPhone/dp/B07GTCS2BJ/ Ignore the reviews, 2 of them seem suspect (almost identical). Click to expand... The Pitaka cases just have metal plates embedded, they work with any magnet (I have one). As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
mrt209 said: The cases with built in magnets generally have smaller/weaker magnets, and in some cases only really work with a mount sold by the case manufacturer (ex: pitaka). I would recommend just getting a case you like and adding a metal plate like these: https://www.amazon.com/SCOSCHE-MagicMount-Magnetic-Mount-Replacement/dp/B00I608BG6/ Some cases like the Spigen Thin Fit have a cut out for the plates. I am using this case: https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Liquid-Armor-Designed-iPhone/dp/B07GTCS2BJ/ Ignore the reviews, 2 of them seem suspect (almost identical). Click to expand... The Pitaka cases just have metal plates embedded, they work with any magnet (I have one).