With magnetic holders, you don't need to worry about this as you can have your phone at whichever angle you would like. Some apps are more effective when they're a certain orientation, so it is definitely worth taking this into account. Unique Memory Function] Tired of often setting? Using Exclusive patented technology, YOSH Car Phone Holder remembers your exclusive using habit! Put your phone into the holder and make sure it is tightly clamped. Then no more adjustments are needed next time. Plug and play, no need for secondary adjustment and no more tedious operation. Less frequency of spring use, longer service life of holder. The obvious benefit with taking this route is your phone is nice and stable, situated as it is in one of your cup holder bins. So, for example, it can be placed in your centre console, while the accessory allows you to move your phone into position through 360 degrees in either landscape or portrait orientation. Cleverly, the base has adjustable feet, making it suitable for various sizes of drink cubby holes between 2.5 and 3.5-inches in diameter.

You Use GPS Applications, Look For a Holder That Allows You to View Your Phone Both Horizontally and Vertically Upgraded Suction & Easy Installation] Upgraded drip process for superb adhesion, YOSH Car Mount can stay securely and firmly on the dashboard/windscreen or other flat surface without worrying about dropping or leaving traces. It can endure high heat even in hot summer, and be continually used after washing. Once it’s there, it’s going to stay there, no matter how bumpy the road gets – something that can’t always be said of some of the clamp-style holders. There’s also no maximum phone size to worry about – it will handle devices of up to 650g – and the joint means it works at a decent range of angles. As long as you’re happy with the metal plate on your phone or in its case, this is the best windscreen mount to go for.How you attach the plate is up to you: you can use the supplied adhesive pad or slip it inside your shell or case. It comes with a second plate too, so you and a partner can each easily attach both of your phones. It’s a simple and extremely light design but the magnet holds the phone firmly even on bumpy roads. The telescopic arm on the one we tried was fab too, with an additional pivot capability that delivers plenty of scope for viewing your phone screen no matter where you’ve got it mounted. Similarly, the version with a suction cup works particularly well, which is always reassuring if you’re the owner of a highly prized and rather large smartphone.

There’s nothing complicated about a car phone holder – you just have to decide which one is right for you. Some are mounted to the windscreen, others to the dashboard, some are designed for air vents, while a small number sit in a cupholder.

Its arm is reasonably sturdy too while still being easily retracted at the tap of a button, the idea being that all adjustments take mere seconds. The phone holder uses a suction cup which should be fairly reliable but we do worry about any sudden temperature changes slowly having an effect. On the plus side, there's no need to worry about any residue when using it. Also, it works either by attaching it to the air vent, dashboard, or windshield. The phone holder is very easy to install and will stay in place thanks to the rubber grip. This grip is versatile, securing your phone on the dashboard, and will leave your car scratch- and mark-free.

However, while the Scosche MagicMount can get into areas other phone holders can’t this phone holder is still wonderfully flexible. In fact, it’ll move through a full 90 degrees once you’ve fixed the mount in place, which should mean that you’ll be able to see your smartphone screen from wherever it’s been attached. It can make sense to have your mobile phone mounted on the windscreen, for example, if you're using it as a sat nav. For such occasions, or if you cannot use a vent-mounted option, we recommend this suction mount from Mous.

The best magnetic car phone holders

There are two things to consider when buying a car phone holder. One, will it fit your phone? And two, will it fit your car? The good news is that the mounts listed below will work with all popular smartphones.