5 Essential Mobile Accessories for Everyday Use
The five accessories that make the most practical difference day to day, and what to look for in each.
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1. A case that fits your exact model
The cheapest insurance you can buy. Look for raised screen and camera bezels and reinforced corners, and match your precise handset model — not just the family. Start in phone cases and read our case buying guide if you are choosing between types.
2. A screen protector
A case protects the body; glass protects the glass. Tempered glass with an alignment frame is straightforward to fit at home, and a two-pack means a spare when the first one takes a hit. See screen protection.
3. A proper USB-C charger
Phones mostly ship without a plug now. A 20W USB-C charger covers most phones; a GaN plug at 45W or above covers a phone, tablet and laptop with one adapter. Our wattage guide explains which to pick.
4. A second cable, in the right length
One cable for the bag and one that stays where you charge. 2m if it has to reach a bed or a car seat, braided if it lives in a rucksack. See cables.
5. A 10,000mAh power bank
Roughly two full phone charges, small enough to carry, and the accessory that most often saves a day out. Choose one with USB-C output for fast charging. See power banks and the capacity guide.
Worth adding after those
- A car phone holder — if you drive, this is a legal necessity as much as a convenience.
- Wireless earbuds — for calls and commutes.
- A charging stand — tidier on a desk or bedside table.
- A 3.5mm adapter — if you still own wired headphones.
Questions
A case and a screen protector, then a charger if one was not included in the box.
Not necessarily. What matters is the specification, the build quality and correct compatibility with your model.
Shop the range. Everything mentioned here is in our full accessories range, with GBP pricing and compatibility listed on every product page. Questions about your model? Email or call us.