This is the English edition of a review from my Japanese YouTube channel, iestaLife. I review gadgets from my home studio in Japan, so product links go to Amazon Japan.
Quick take
This enGMOLPHY MagSafe ring is built around being a stand: its arm extends a long way, so you can even stand an iPhone upright as if it were floating. Unfortunately the hinge on my unit was too weak for an iPhone 17 Pro Max at shallow angles, and it is awkward as an everyday finger ring. At about ¥3,000 I wouldn’t recommend it — the Ulanzi MA02 is heavier but far sturdier, and cheaper.
What I tested
- enGMOLPHY MagSafe ring with an extending stand arm
- iPhone 17 Pro Max in a MagSafe case
- For comparison: Ulanzi MA02, SYNCWIRE double ring (my daily ring), and a GripMate slim MagSafe grip
Weights compared
| Ring | Weight (my scale) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 | 44.6 g | Long stand arm. 7.6 mm thick. About ¥3,000 |
 | 68.1 g | Very stiff hinge, holds an iPad, tripod mount. 9 mm thick. About ¥2,000 |
 | 35.8 g | My everyday ring. 6 mm thick |
 | 20.8 g | Lightest. Comfortable grip; outer side isn’t MagSafe |
What I found
- The arm extends much further than you need for landscape use — half-way is plenty.
- In landscape, the hinge couldn’t hold the iPhone 17 Pro Max at a shallow angle; it tipped over. Around 90° worked, but only just.
- Because the arm is long, small forces move it easily. It needs a much stiffer hinge than this, and mine was straight out of the box.
- As a finger ring, the shape makes it hard to know where to put your finger.
- Magnet strength was fine in my use, and it comes with an 18-month warranty.
- Amazon Japan reviews are mostly positive, and some people say it holds an iPad mini, so my unit may simply have had a loose hinge.
Who it’s for
Maybe for someone with a lighter iPhone (such as the standard iPhone 17 — I didn’t test one) who likes the slim look. If you want a reliable stand, get the Ulanzi MA02; if you mainly want a comfortable grip, a slim grip like the GripMate is lighter and nicer to hold.
Watch the review
The video is in Japanese; YouTube’s auto-translated captions can help. Useful moments: around 2:30 weights, 3:40 stand test, 4:45 hinge comparison with the Ulanzi, 8:10 thickness.
Limitations
I tested a single unit straight out of the box, so hinge strength may vary between units. Prices were Amazon Japan’s at the time of recording.
Products
enGMOLPHY MagSafe ring (stand type): on Amazon Japan
Ulanzi MA02 MagSafe stand ring: on Amazon Japan
GripMate slim MagSafe grip: on Amazon Japan
SYNCWIRE MagSafe double ring: on Amazon Japan
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This review is also available in Japanese.