What are the differences between the Universal Phone Clamp and the Universal Phone Holder?Updated 3 months ago
Both the SP Connect Universal Phone Clamp and the SP Connect Universal Phone Holder allow you to securely mount a smartphone without requiring a dedicated SP Connect Phone Case. Both products use the SP Connect Twist-to-Lock system but differ in terms of compatible smartphone dimensions, the holding mechanism, and their basic orientation.
SP Connect Universal Phone Clamp
- Compatible smartphone width: 65 to 89.5 mm
- Maximum smartphone thickness: 14.5 mm
- Holding mechanism: The smartphone is inserted and then securely tightened using the adjustment crown. An additional locking screw prevents the selected position from changing unintentionally.
- Instructions: Detailed instructions are available in the Help Center article How do I properly use the Universal Phone Clamp?
- Wireless charging: Not supported.
SP Connect Universal Phone Holder
- Compatible smartphone width: 70 to 85 mm
- Maximum smartphone thickness: 14 mm
- Holding mechanism: The smartphone is securely held in place by a spring-loaded mechanism. Rubberised contact surfaces provide additional grip and help protect the smartphone from scratches.
- Smartphone orientation: Due to its design, the Universal Phone Holder is primarily intended to position the smartphone horizontally.
- Instructions: Detailed instructions are available in the Help Center article How do I properly use the Universal Phone Holder?
- Further information: Additional details about smartphone orientation are available in the Help Center article Why is my smartphone mounted horizontally on the mount when using the Universal Phone Holder?
- Wireless charging: Not supported.
Key differences at a glance
| Feature | Universal Phone Clamp | Universal Phone Holder |
|---|---|---|
| Smartphone width | 65–89.5 mm | 70–85 mm |
| Maximum smartphone thickness | 14.5 mm | 14 mm |
| Holding mechanism | Adjustment crown with additional locking screw | Spring-loaded mechanism |
| Basic orientation | Standard vertical positioning | Primarily horizontal positioning |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Summary
The Universal Phone Clamp offers the wider adjustment range and is suitable for smartphones measuring between 65 and 89.5 mm in width and up to 14.5 mm in thickness. The smartphone is tightened using an adjustment crown, and the selected setting is then secured with a locking screw.
The Universal Phone Holder is suitable for smartphones measuring between 70 and 85 mm in width and up to 14 mm in thickness. Its spring-loaded mechanism allows the smartphone to be inserted and removed particularly quickly. Due to its design, the Universal Phone Holder is primarily intended to position the smartphone horizontally. Further information about the available orientation options can be found in the Help Center article linked above. Both solutions provide secure smartphone mounting but do not support wireless charging.