Compact phone holders for when you're on the run
Phone, wallet and keys – the three things most people can't leave the house without. But as every jogger or cyclist knows, it's not always an easy task to take them with you.
That's where these exercise phone holders come in handy by keeping your smartphone securely in place on your arm or waist. Some even have added extras for your keys, credit card and earphones.
Check out the armband and waist belt options below before your next run.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Armbands
Vashly Running Armband Phone Holder
Smartphone size compatibility: From 4.7-inches to 7.2-inches
This Vashly phone holder wraps around the smartphone securely without covering any buttons or cameras. It can be rotated 360° and clocked in a 45°, 90° or 180° angle – whatever you find most comfortable.
JETech Phone Armband Holder
Smartphone size compatibility: All smartphones up to 6.2-inches
Perfect for exercising outdoors, this armband holder is sweat and water-resistant and has reflective strips that illuminates in low-light settings. It also comes with built-in key and earphone holders and a card slot.
BONE Running Armband Phone Holder
Smartphone size compatibility: From 4-inches to 6.7-inches
Made with a stainless steel construction surrounded by silicone and neoprene, this BONE running phone holder has a ventilated strap to prevent sweat from building underneath. It's received rave reviews, with one buyer saying, "It is easy to wear, and gives me ready access to my phone when I want it", while another adds that the "strap fits well and is totally secure as I run."
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RUNBACH iPhone Armband
Smartphone size compatibility: Up to a 7-inches
This RUNBACH armband has a touch-sensitive cover so wearers can access apps, play and pause music and answer calls without taking their phone out of the holder. It also has a reflective strip, earphone and key holder and a card slot covered with a waterproof flap.
Titan Sport Mobile Phone Armband Sleeve
Smartphone size compatibility: Up to a 7-inches
Made from polyester and spandex, the Titan Sport Mobile Phone Armband Sleeve has a pouch-like design that can hold your smartphone and other essentials like keys, cards and cash. It also has an additional double pocket to safely store smaller items.
T Tersely Sports Armband
Smartphone size compatibility: From 4.7-inches to 6.7-inches
This double-sided lycra armband ticks all the boxes with a touch-sensitive screen, a reflective strip around the phone, a key pocket and two card holders.
Running belts
Sporteer Kinetic K1 Running Belt Waist Pack
Smartphone size compatibility: Up to 6.7-inches
The Sporteer Kinetic K1 Running Belt is designed to fit smartphones and their cases with a touch-sensitive window and internal pockets for packing the essentials. It also has a mesh foam backing to sit comfortably around the wearer's waist, with one buyer adding it "has lots of room for adjustment so it should accommodate most."
Sport2People Running Belt
Smartphone size compatibility: Up to a 6.5-inches
Available in 10 colours, the Sport2People Running Belt has a patented design with two expandable pockets to keep your smartphone in one pocket and smaller items like earbuds, keys and money in the other. It is also water and sweat-resistant and has two reflective lines for greater visibility at night.
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ProCase Sports Runner Pouch
Smartphone size compatibility: Up to a 6.7-inches
The ProCase Sports Runner Pouch has one large pocket with four compartments to store your phone, earphones, cards and keys. It is made from waterproof nylon with a soft backing for added comfort.
Waterfly Running Belt Fanny Pack
Smartphone size compatibility: Up to a 7-inches
The Waterfly Running Belt is made from stretchy lycra and water-resistant TPU fabric and has two zippered pockets and a reflective logo
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