MagSafe wallets: what we learned while designing ours
While working on our MagSafe-compatible wallets, we kept coming back to one idea: magnets are useful, but they deserve respect. A well-designed wallet should attach securely, sit flat, and avoid “surprises” around things that don’t like magnetic fields.
1) Compatibility: iPhone 12 and later
MagSafe was introduced with iPhone 12, and it remains the baseline for MagSafe-compatible accessories. If your iPhone supports MagSafe, a MagSafe wallet should align cleanly and stay centred during normal daily use. If you’re using an older iPhone (pre-MagSafe), a magnetic wallet may still “stick,” but alignment and hold can be inconsistent.
2) Magnets + sensitive items: the two quick checks
- Medical devices: iPhone and MagSafe accessories contain magnets. If you use a medical device (for example, a pacemaker), follow the guidance from your device manufacturer and Apple’s safety information.
- Cards and key fobs: magnetic stripes can be affected by strong magnetic fields. If you carry hotel keys or older mag-stripe cards, avoid keeping them pressed directly against a magnet area for long periods. (Chip and contactless cards are typically less sensitive than the stripe.)
3) Materials matter (and why we go thin)
For our MagSafe wallets we use full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather, split to about 1 mm to keep the profile slim and comfortable in hand. It’s a material choice that wears in beautifully over time and develops character with use. If you’re curious about how veg-tanned leather ages and how to care for it, see: our leather guide.
Note: MagSafe is a trademark of Apple Inc. Geometric Goods is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple.
