Dango makes three wallets that snap to an iPhone: the MagSafe Wallet with a machined aluminum frame, the MagSafe Lite in leather only, and the S1 Stealth in DTEX fabric. All three hold cards magnetically on the back of the phone and come off for charging; two of them have a steel hinge that turns the wallet into a phone stand. This review covers all three and which one fits how you carry.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| MagSafe Wallet | Molded, stitched leather; 6061 machined aluminum frame; snap-back steel hinge with lock points; phone stand; 4 cards; 104 x 70 x 10 mm; 2.4 oz; $59 |
| MagSafe Lite | Same leather and hinge, no metal frame; 4 cards; 65 x 96 x 9.5 mm; 1.4 oz; $39 |
| S1 Stealth | DTEX water-resistant fabric; RFID; 3-card front pocket plus 4-card side pocket, 7 max; 101 x 70 x 4 mm; 1 oz; $39 |
The hinge
On the MagSafe and Lite, a snap-back steel hinge opens the wallet to deploy cards and locks at several angles, which props the phone in portrait or landscape. It is the feature that makes these more than a card sleeve.
MagSafe vs Lite
Same leather, same hinge, same four cards. The full MagSafe adds a machined aluminum frame for structure and an ounce of weight; the Lite is slimmer and lighter. The frame is worth it if you set the phone down on the wallet a lot.
S1 Stealth
The fabric one: seven cards in two pockets, RFID blocking, 1 ounce, water resistant. No hinge, no stand. The most cards and the least bulk.
Compared
If you want a wallet that is also a phone stand, MagSafe or Lite. If you want maximum cards on the phone, S1. If you want the phone and wallet separate, the SK1.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does the Dango MagSafe wallet hold?
Four; the S1 Stealth holds seven.
Does it work as a phone stand?
The MagSafe and MagSafe Lite do, with the steel hinge.
What is the difference between MagSafe and MagSafe Lite?
The Lite drops the aluminum frame for a slimmer, lighter wallet.
Is the S1 RFID blocking?
Yes.
Will it come off when charging?
It detaches for MagSafe charging.
The bottom line
The MagSafe Lite for most people, the MagSafe if you want the frame, the S1 for seven cards at an ounce.
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