The very best iPhone 7 / 7 Plus accessories

One of the best parts of getting an iPhone is that there are so many cases and accessories available… but it also makes actually finding the best accessory very time-consuming. To save you that time, we’re recommending thirteen of our very best iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus accessories. Take a look!

Shocksock Sports iPhone 7 Armband - Black

13. Shocksock Sports Armband

This armband helps you securely carry your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus while you’re exercising, ensuring it stays out of your way when you’re working but easy to use when you need it. This particular example from Shocksock is reflective, making it good for night use, and is machine washable so you can keep it clean. It also fits both the phone and your arm well, thanks to two adjustable straps that are suitable for a range of arm sizes.

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Olixar Tablet and Smartphone Multifunction Wooden Desk Station

12. Olixar Wooden Desk Station

This wooden desk stand is the ideal place to keep your iPhone, alongside other smartphones, tablets or accessories you might have nearby. Its maple wood design fits nicely with most decors, and conceals your charging cables too. It’s a beautiful yet simple piece, and it can really help to clean up a cluttered desk.

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PhotoFast Memories Cable for Lightning Devices - USB 3.0 - 32GB

11. PhotoFast Memories Cable

This accessory is a bit different: it’s a Lightning and USB cable with 32GB of built-in storage. It’s designed to give you an easy way of transferring photos and videos off your iPhone and onto your Mac or PC. It comes with the PhotoFast app, which can automatically back up your camera roll to the cable’s storage, freeing up space on your iPhone. It also lets you watch videos without taking up any space on your iPhone; just copy them to the cable and you’ll be ready for your next flight or road trip.

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VR BOX Virtual Reality Universal Smartphone Headset - White / Black

10. VR BOX Virtual Reality Headset

This virtual reality headset is incredible value for money, giving you the VR experience for less than £20. The headset is surprisingly well constructed and easily adjusted, giving you a comfortable fit to enjoy VR games, videos and other experiences. It works well with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, alongside a range of other smartphones on the market.

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Superspot Toughtube Rugged Outdoor Wireless PowerBank Speaker - Blue

9. Superspot Speaker & Power Bank

This all-in-one device is a must-have for your next outing. First of all, it’s a Bluetooth speaker, providing powerful audio anywhere you are. It’s also a power bank, giving you 5200mAh of capacity to quickly recharge your phone. Both of these functions are packed into a rugged and water resistant design, allowing it to be used outdoors or in the shower. It’s a solid package, and a solid upgrade over the iPhone 7’s internal speakers!

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Plug N Go Handsfree Bluetooth Earphones - White

8. Plug N Go Bluetooth Earphones

Here’s another good audio option: the Plug N Go Bluetooth earphones. These are a great low-cost alternative to Apple’s AirPods, and they’re much harder to lose too! The headphones include an in-line remote to control your music, and enough battery power to last for up to six hours at a stretch. Considering these headphones weigh just 13 grams, that’s quite the achievement.

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Echo IronWire MFi Ultra-Strong Lightning Cable - 1.5m

7. Echo IronWire Ultra-Strong Lightning Cable

This cable is altogether simpler, but no less essential. Billed as ‘the Lightning cable strong enough to tow a car’, the cable is made from a sturdy braided nylon design that will stand up to years of use and abuse. It’s also difficult to tangle, comes with LED indicator lights and spans 1.5 metres — everything you could want in a Lightning cable.

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Olixar Bluetooth Anti-Lost Device & Keys Finder Alarm & Selfie Shutter

6. Bluetooth Finder & Selfie Shutter

This useful gadget makes it harder to lose your iPhone and keys, while also giving you an essential tool for selfies and other photographs. Attach it to your keychain and install the free app, and you can find your iPhone using your keys or vice versa. You can also press down on the device to capture a photo, which is perfect for taking a selfie without contorting your hands over to the shutter button. It’s an inexpensive gadget that you’ll find yourself using again and again.

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MFi Lightning Audio and Charging Adapter Cable

5. MFi Lightning Audio and Charging Adapter Cable

As you may have noticed, the iPhone 7 is a little lacking when it comes to ports. Specifically, the 3.5mm port has vanished, making it impossible to listen to wired headphones and charge your phone at the same time. This adapter seeks to solve this problem, plugging into your iPhone and giving you the old ports back: one 3.5mm and one Lightning. You also get some in-line controls to adjust your sound levels — nice.

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Ultimate Lightning Charging Pack

4. Ultimate Lightning Charging Pack

This Ultimate Pack comes with everything you need to charge your iPhone, no matter where you are. There’s a mains adapter that lets you recharge your iPhone quickly at home, school or work. There’s a car charger for the car, and a power bank for everywhere else. The pack also includes three Lightning cables, so you can just leave one everywhere you’d want to charge your phone.

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Olixar 3-in-1 Universal Clip Camera Lens Kit

3. Olixar 3-in-1 Camera Lens Kit

This lens kit makes it easy to take photos you’ve never dreamed of on your iPhone. Simply clip the lens onto the iPhone’s rear camera, and you can take wide-angle, fish eye and macro shots to your heart’s content. When you’re not using the lens, just slip it in your pocket. If you haven’t tried an iPhone lens like this before, you really ought to check it out!

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Griffin iTrip Lightning To Aux Car Adapter & Charger with Auto Pilot

2. Griffin iTrip Lightning To Aux Car Adapter & Charger

This car charger from Griffin solves the iPhone 7 headphone port problem as well; this time for the car. Plug the adapter into your car’s cigarette lighter, your iPhone into the adapter, then the 3.5mm cable to your car’s stereo. You’ll get a charged iPhone and music coming out through your car speakers. You can control the music using Griffin’s AutoPilot system; simply touch the adapter to play music and skip tracks.

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Olixar iPhone 7 Tempered Glass Screen Protector

1. Olixar Tempered Glass Screen Protector

Finally, we come to our most essential accessory: a tempered glass screen protector. This example from Olixar is one of the best, boasting an ultra-thin construction that adds minimal bulk while still protecting your iPhone from scratches and cracks. Tempered glass is much easier to apply than plastic screen protectors and lasts much longer, making this an easy choice.

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Thanks for sticking with us, and be sure to let us know in the comments below if you have any iPhone 7 or 7 Plus accessory questions.