I will admit it — I am a total Phone Person. But my love for smartphones has never translated to accessories. That is, until one specific accessory completely won me over, and I never saw it coming.
How It All Started
Back in 2022, I started using a magnetic wallet on my Galaxy S22. It was one of only two accessories I bought that year. The magnetic wallet was never supposed to replace my real wallet. But four years later, it is close to a dealbreaker if I cannot use it with a phone.
The Minimalist Realization
Originally, I bought the magnetic wallet as a compact alternative for runs — swapping in my main debit card and driver’s license, then returning them after my jog. Pretty quickly, I realized I did not actually need more than those two cards in daily life. I have moved almost all secondary cards — Costco membership, library card, loyalty cards — to Google Wallet.
Why I Cannot Go Back
Having my wallet attached to my phone means my daily essentials are always together and fit in one pocket. It is nearly impossible for me to leave home without my phone — but I could easily forget my wallet. My phone is almost always with me, and if it is not, I know where it is. Literally sticking those two items together means I never have to worry.
The One Problem: Smaller Phones
Many of today’s most interesting phones are smaller than a credit card. I have been experimenting with the Moto Razr 2025, the Unihertz Titan 2 Elite, and the Samsung Galaxy Flip 7 — all too small for my magnetic wallet. It is an unfortunate trade-off because I genuinely enjoy compact form factors, but I never thought a wallet would matter this much.
