2024's top picks for iPhone 15 accessories

While the Backbone has been around for iPhones for a while thanks to previous Lightning-compatible models, Apple’s move to USB-C charger ports on its smartphones has made it easier for the controller brand to cater to both Android and Apple devices. With that in mind, we’re pretty sure this is the best iPhone accessory for gamers across this whole list.

The Backbone snaps onto your iPhone 15, so you’ll need to remove your case, but that’s alright if you’re planning on a long gaming session. Via the dedicated app, the Backbone brings console-like control to games on your iPhone 15. You can even record gaming clips via the Backbone app just to prove you really did hit that 200k crit hit in Genshin Impact.

An integrated 3.5mm headphone jack means you can connect any headset with or without a microphone, and it also features a USB-C charging port should you be in range of a socket. Larger-handed folk can find the layout a little cramped, but for most, this is the cream of the iPhone 15 gaming accessory crop.

The iPhone 15’s USB-C compatibility means a whole world of third-party accessories has just opened up for it. It seems odd to use a Samsung SSD with an iPhone, but Samsung’s T7 model and the newer, faster T9 are perfectly placed to add storage to Apple’s flagship smartphone.

If you’re lucky enough to have an iPhone 15 Pro Max or Pro, you can also shoot video in Apple’s ProRes format, which is visually stunning but takes a considerable toll on device storage. With the ability to tack on an extra terabyte or four, the 15 Pro becomes a practical video tool for ad-hoc and time-sensitive projects. Samsung T9 SSD not only looks the part, it’s reliable, hard-wearing, and super-quick.

When you’re squeezing the absolute maximum from your iPhone 15, you’ll also be squeezing the life out of its battery. While the latest iPhone sports 20+ hours of video playback, you still might need a helping hand here and there.

That’s where ESR’s power-packed 10,0000mAh MagSafe power bank comes in handy, giving you access to approximately 1.5 full charges. You can charge two devices simultaneously – one via MagSafe and another using the USB-C socket – or charge the battery pack via USB-C while the MagSafe connection feeds power directly to your iPhone 15, keeping it topped up for when you’re away from a socket.

The built-in kickstand is a neat touch, meaning this MagSafe charging bank doubles as a handy mount for landscape or portrait video viewing.

The best iPhone 15 accessories wouldn’t be complete without something to significantly increase the performance of one of the best gaming smartphones on the market. That honor goes to the Black Shark Fun Cooler 3 Pro, a clip-on cooling fan that claims to reduce the iPhone 15’s operating temperature by up to 30°C.

The Shark Arsenal app controls the fan speed and cooling, tailoring the fan speed to suit the game you’re running and unleashing your iPhone 15’s full processing potential. Heat dissipation channels at the top and bottom of the Cooler 3 Pro distribute heat away from your hands for maximum gaming comfort.

And what self-respecting gaming accessory would be complete without RGB lighting? Certainly not this one.

Staying hydrated is essential if you’re at the gym or pushing your body to the limit in any form of exercise. Sadly, carrying a water bottle does limit your ability to cart around, for example, a tripod to capture pristine, wobble-free video. That’s the precise issue that Rhinoshield set about solving with its AquaStand, and it appears it’s done so with a significant degree of success.

The AquaStand is a MagSafe-compatible water bottle, and iPhone stand available in stainless steel or BPA-free Tritan plastic and able to accommodate 700ml of your favourite rehydration tipple. The MagSafe ring on the flip-up iPhone holder also doubles as a carry handle to make toting your bottle a breeze.

With powerful magnets, you don’t need to worry about your precious iPhone getting damaged. To quote the Rhinoshield website, “The magnetic force between them is unwavering.” We couldn’t have put it better ourselves.

Apple may have stopped bundling charging bricks with the iPhone 12, but that doesn’t mean we have to make do with a crusty old charging block. The GravaStar Alpha 65W is on a mission to make your power block a talking point with an eye-catching robot design in three colorways.

This little guy plugs into your chosen socket, and you then use USB-C cables to charge your phone from it. It just looks cute, OK? Taking just half an hour to hit 50% charge on an iPhone 15, the GravaStar has the performance to match its quirky looks. It offers a USB-A connection on top of the two USB-Cs, one of which is rated to 65W when used in isolation and 45W when used in tandem with one or both of the other charging slots.

The Alpha 65W features eight individual electrical safety features, including overvoltage, overcurrent, short circuit, overtemperature, overpower, under voltage, electrostatic, and anti-interference protection. It even comes with US, EU, and UK plugs for jet-setting power junkies.

No rundown of the best iPhone 15 accessories would be complete without the SteelSeries Nimbus. While it’s not quite as slick as the Backbone One’s charging port integration, Bluetooth’s simplicity combined with the bundled iPhone mount and the upgraded 50-hour battery life from a single charge makes this an accessory that’s perfect for on-the-go iPhone gaming whenever you have a few minutes to spare. The Nimbus+ adds clickable L3 and R3 sticks to the mix, making it even more of a console-like playing experience.

You don’t get a much heartier recommendation than Apple selling your accessory on its own website, so you know the Nimbus+ works faultlessly across the Apple range and, with its focus on mobile gaming, the iPhone 15 provides the perfect mix of hardware for the Nimbus+ to show off its gaming chops.

If you’re an amateur videographer browsing through our list of the best iPhone 15 accessories, here’s something sure to grab your attention. Initially intended for silky smooth tracking shots using an SLR camera, the L4 Pro can now accommodate both Android and iPhone 15 users, giving you the chance to record video like a pro whenever you feel like it.

The L4 Pro offers three-speed settings (0.9, 1.0, and 1.1 inches per second), with quiet, stable movement and a staggering 6.5lb max capacity. That is genuinely astonishing, given its size. The built-in 1800mAh battery is good for six hours of continual use, with LED indicators showing battery status so you don’t get caught out mid-shot.

The supplied remote allows control from up to 20 feet away and can control speed and direction, with a pause button to avoid any three-wheeled near misses with expensive smartphone or camera equipment. Additionally, the L4 Pro has controls mounted on the device’s body.

Taking low-angle and tracking shots to the next level, the Andoer L4 Pro should be in your video kit bag.

This wouldn’t be a comprehensive list of the best iPhone 15 accessories without a pair of quality earbuds, and that’s exactly what we’ve got here. With a much lower price point than Apple’s own AirPods and fantastic audio quality, our pick is the JBL Tour Pro 2 set.

Straight out of the traps, they impress with an innovative touchscreen charging case that gives rapid access to a host of major features. Then there’s the best-in-class battery life that weighs in at 8 hours with JBL’s True Adaptive Noise Canceling active with an extra 24 hours in the case for good measure.

The dedicated JBL app allows infinitely customizable sound that one-ups the Airpods’ natural but unexciting EQ. There’s little to fault on a functional level – JBL has got every possible angle sewn up. Yes, they lack some of the Airpod’s panache, but when they sound this good, who really cares?

If you’re the kind who loves watching TikTok or Netflix on your iPhone while lying in bed, you can free up some hand space by picking up this sturdy mount. With an easy-to-use adjustable clamp base, all you have to do is unbox the thing, clamp it onto something in your room, and you’re good to go. It really is as simple as that.

Given how cheap the Lamicall mount is, it’s a remarkably sturdy bit of kit, with a stiff coil that means the weight of your phone isn’t going to make the thing droop time and time again. It can be a little too stiff for some, according to the comments on the Amazon listing anyway, but we’d personally rather it take a bit of maneuvering than have to deal with the thing flopping all over the place.