| Model | Generation | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 1 Series | Fourth generation (F70, 2024-present) | Premium family hatchback |
| BMW 3 Series | Seventh generation (G20/G21, 2019-present) | Executive saloon |
On the BMW 1 Series (F70, 2024-present) the phone mount is now an aftermarket decision: BMW has phased out its own snap-in phone cradle in favour of wireless charging on the console. That leaves vent clips and dash mounts, which the guide below compares for this dashboard.
Read the full BMW 1 Series phone mounts guide →Where a phone mount can go on the BMW 3 Series depends on the age of the car. The 2022 LCI facelift moved to a curved iDrive 8 display that spans the dashboard, so pre-LCI cars are laid out differently.
Read the full BMW 3 Series phone mounts guide →Three products we would look at first in this category. Fit for your BMW still comes first: check the compatibility list on the listing against your exact model and year, and read the model guide above.
Clips to a vent slat and holds the phone with a magnet plate.
LISEN Magnetic Air-Vent Phone Holder: see the price on Amazon →Magnetic mount for MagSafe iPhones, no plate needed.
LISEN MagSafe Car Mount: see the price on Amazon →Two vent mounts in one pack, handy for a second car.
YOSH Magnetic Air-Vent Phone Holder (2 pack): see the price on Amazon →Affiliate links: as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Prices are set by Amazon.
Each vehicle hub links to every accessory category for that model.
The generation, body style and boot figures above draw from these public references. See how we write these guides for the wider methodology.