Best car mounts, phone holders and stands (2024)

Amidst the bustling chaos of a crowded street filled with heavy traffic and blaring horns, you may find yourself absorbed in your phone, grappling with a sense of being lost. We recognize the disconcerting nature of this situation, along with the safety concerns it raises.

Thankfully, there exists a remedy for this predicament – the practical smartphone car mount. While it won't miraculously resolve your navigation challenges (that's where Google Maps comes into play), it will certainly enhance the ease of glancing at your phone.

Smartphone car mounts have been around for quite some time, streamlining access to Google Maps/Waze or facilitating calls without diverting your attention too far from the road ahead. With countless options saturating the market, finding the best smartphone car mount can be a daunting task. To help you make the optimal choice, we have curated a list of the best car phone mounts for 2024, catering to both Android smartphones and iPhones.

So, without further delay, let's explore our selection of the finest car mounts and phone holders for your vehicle.

The iOttie AutoSense Wireless Dash Mount is for those of you who don’t like magnetic car phone mounts, but who also don’t want to bother pushing buttons or manually closing the mount’s arms. iOttie AutoSense Wireless Dash Mount has automatic arms that open when the sensor recognizes your phone is in proximity and then automatically close once your smartphone is put in place.

Once mounted, the smartphone receives wireless charging (only for smartphones that support it). The iOttie AutoSense Wireless Dash Mount also features an expandable and shock absorbing Telescopic Arm to further secure your smartphone.

iOttie Wireless Car Charger

- Qi Charging Automatic Clamping CD + Air Vent Combo Phone Mount for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy

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Kenu Airframe Pro Premium Vent Mount

The Kenu Airframe Pro is specially designed for larger smartphones (meaning most of them nowadays), while the mount itself is pretty compact and stylish. You can place it on the vent of your car; however, keep in mind that vent mounts are not ideal for the winter when you will need to use your car’s heating.

The Kenu Airframe Pro comes with a lifetime warranty, adjustable view options and a strong vent clip. The mount allows you to easily rotate your phone and angle it in various ways. The push button for the vent clip assures easy installation, making the Airframe Pro portable and therefore a great car mount for travel or rental cars.

It's important to note that the Kenu Airframe Pro mount is designed for bigger smartphones and if you happen to own a smaller device, you will need to use a case to assure the device is secure enough (or pick a simpler solution such as the Belkin Car Vent Mount).

Kenu Airframe Pro

- Android Vent Car Phone Mount & iPhone Car Holder

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Scosche MagicMount Dash

Scosche’s MagicMount Dash is one of the best magnetic car mounts. It doesn’t use arms to hold your smartphone, like the previous options we listed. You attach an adhesive-backed metal plate to your smartphone or its case. Once you have the metal plate attached, you just have to hover your smartphone near the magnetic surface of the mount and it will instantly lock it in place. The MagicMount Dash also allows different viewing angles. Its compact and sleek design makes it great and easy to use. It comes in two colors ‒ black or white, and attaches to your car’s dashboard.

Keep in mind that the metal plate can interfere with wireless charging. To avoid that, you have to place the metal plate lower on the smartphone’s back.

SCOSCHE MAGDMB MagicMount Universal Magnetic Mount

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HD Phone Dock PRO Dash/Window Metal Clamp Mount

The Bracketron X HD Phone Dock PRO phone mount is for drivers that really need serious stability for their smartphone on the road. The phone holder is made from aluminum, while a large rubber suction cup with an aluminum ball joint assures that the mount stays secured to your car’s windshield. This one is great for trucking, fleet vehicles and when you're driving off-road.

Bracketron HD Phone Dock PRO Dash and Window Metal Clamp Mount

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The Scosche PowerHub Cup Holder is something different from the others on this list. It is a great car cup holder mount. With it, you additionally get a charging station for 4 devices, while its cup holder base ensures the stability and security of your smartphone. This cup holder mount has adjustable cradles and a flexible neck for different viewing angles. Additionally, it has two USB ports for charging, two 12V sockets and a LED light to indicate the charging status.

It's important to note that this option is not great if you’re using your phone for navigation a lot.

SCOSCHE UH2PCUP PowerHub Adjustable Arm Cup Holder Car Mount for Mobile Devices

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However, if you have a too big of a phone, you might want to double-check if it will fit.

Belkin Car Vent Mount

For smartphones up to 5.5 inches

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There are a couple of things to look out for when choosing the best phone holder for your car: