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Phone grips and stands are a dime a dozen, and making your mark in the industry at the level of brands like PopSockets is challenging.
Enter AULUMU. This award-winning Chinese brand aims to “reimagine urban tech accessories” with its futuristic, almost cyberpunk aesthetic. The brand launched its innovative G09 Infinite 360° Magnetic Stand in January 2026, followed by a see-through version, the G09 Ghost Transparent Infinite 360° Magnetic Stand, in May 2026.
I have been testing the G09 Infinite 360° Magnetic Stand for a month, and it is a breath of fresh air, something truly innovative in the phone accessories segment.
Puzzling at first, genius once you figure it out
AULUMU sent me the Ghost Transparent version of the G09 stand in Yellow. This version costs $39.98 and comes in Yellow, Orange, Translucent White, and Translucent Gray. Meanwhile, the regular opaque variant costs $45.98 and comes in Black and Silver.
AULUMU includes an adhesive magnetic adapter ring in the box, as well as a very helpful manual with easy-to-follow diagrams. Without the manual, I was very lost and couldn’t make head or tail of the stand.
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The AULUMU G09 Infinite 360° Magnetic Stand is a 3-axis magnetic stand with dual-sided magnetic attachments. These two main sides slide open on a tight hinge, so depending on the angle you set the stand at, it stays put. It’s confusing when described with words, but the pictures provide much-needed context.
Twist it, turn it, bend it, fold it
The AULUMU G09 stand can be contorted into countless angles. Since it’s a magnetic accessory, you can rotate it on the back of the phone too. The N52 magnets embedded within the stand are very strong.
This makes for a highly adjustable phone stand that weighs only 39g (35g for the opaque variant) and isn’t too bulky. Whether in portrait mode or landscape mode, you can find an angle that works for you. Here are some of the many configurations I tried out.
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It also has a removable silicone finger strap, so you don’t have to take the AULUMU G09 Infinite 360° Magnetic Stand off. It can stay at the back of your phone, replacing your PopSocket or whatever grip you’ve been using.
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You can easily use the stand with a MagSafe or Qi2 magnetic case on your phone, though that will naturally thicken up your smartphone setup.
Stacks on stacks
One of the many advantages of the double-sided magnets is that you can stack magnetic accessories on top of the G09 stand. So if you really prefer a grip with a popping top, you could just add it to the AULUMU G09 Infinite 360° Magnetic Stand.
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You can take this even further by using the double-sided magnetic arm or attachment to stick your phone to a metal surface.
And because of the circular shape on both sides of the stand, you can literally hang your phone from the handles or knobs, too. This configuration makes the G09 stand look like a pair of handcuffs, but it works, so I won’t knock it.
The AULUMU G09 stand innovates in a meaningful way and is definitely worth the buy
AULUMU might be writing up a steep bill, but the G09 Ghost Transparent Infinite 360° Magnetic Stand definitely feels worth the $40. It combines so many functions into one, so I think it really offers fantastic value for money.
The G09 stand takes some time to figure out, though, so you’ll have to keep the instruction manual with you the first few days. But once you get used to it, it’s really good fun to use.
I think the only real question here is whether you should get the costlier opaque version of the G09 Infinite 360° Magnetic Stand. At 35g, it’s only 4g lighter than the Ghost Transparent variant. Is that worth $6 more? Personally, I don’t think so. Besides, the see-through design comes in more exciting colorways anyway.
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G09 Ghost Transparent Infinite 360° Magnetic Stand
Cyberpunk tech for all
The AULUMU G09 Ghost Transparent Infinite 360° Magnetic Stand comes in a mix of fun colors, has a magnetic adapter ring in the box, and can bend and twist in unimaginable ways. It’s an excellent phone stand overall.
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G09 Infinite 360° Magnetic Stand
Lightweight build
The opaque version of the G09 Infinite 360 Magnetic Stand weighs 4g lighter than the Ghost Transparent iteration. You get all the same perks otherwise, as this is exactly the same innovative product.