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Apple Crossbody Band Alternative: SUSANNO Phone Strap Compared
Apple Crossbody Band costs 69 euro — a SUSANNO phone strap with equal or better comfort starts at 19 euro. We compare price, compatibility and daily use honestly.
Apple introduced the Crossbody Band in 2025 — a magnetic textile band attached via MagSafe to iPhone 16 and 17. Well made, but expensive and limited. Per Statista, the phone accessory market grows over 10 percent annually — plenty of alternatives exist.
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Marie Graf
SUSANNO Editor · Phone Strap Expert since 2022
Last updated April 13, 2026
SUSANNO Editor · Phone Strap Expert since 2022
Last updated April 13, 2026
Key takeaway
Apple Crossbody Band (69 euro) is well made but overpriced and MagSafe-only. SUSANNO crossbody phone straps (from 19 euro) fit any iPhone, Samsung and Android, with more design options and equal comfort. For anyone not locked into the Apple ecosystem, SUSANNO is the better Apple Crossbody Band alternative.
Apple Crossbody Band (69 euro) is well made but overpriced and MagSafe-only. SUSANNO crossbody phone straps (from 19 euro) fit any iPhone, Samsung and Android, with more design options and equal comfort. For anyone not locked into the Apple ecosystem, SUSANNO is the better Apple Crossbody Band alternative.
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Price Comparison: 69 euro vs from 19 euro
| Product | Price | Length | Clasp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Crossbody Band | 69.00 euro | Crossbody | MagSafe magnets |
| SUSANNO Nomad cord | 22.90 euro | 150 cm | Metal carabiner |
| SUSANNO Pearl Onyx | 29.90 euro | 120 cm | Metal carabiner |
Apple Crossbody Band Compatibility — What Works and What Doesn't
Is Apple Crossbody Band compatible with Samsung? No. Apple Crossbody Band only works with iPhone 16 and 17 via MagSafe. No Samsung, no iPhone 13 or older, no Huawei, no Pixel.
SUSANNO phone straps work with:
- Any case with eyelets — iPhone 7 to 17, Samsung Galaxy S20 to S25
- Universal holder under any existing case
- Adapter solutions for special cases
If you switch from iPhone to Samsung in 2 years, Apple Crossbody Band is dead weight. A SUSANNO phone strap follows you.
Design and Selection
Apple offers 8 colours — all in the same textile look. Consistent, but one-note.
SUSANNO offers 4 categories with multiple variants each: 7 pearl colours, 15 cord variants, 15 scarf designs, 16 wrist variants. Over 50 designs vs 8.
Phone Sling vs iPhone Strap vs Phone Chain — are they the same?
Yes, roughly. "Phone sling", "iPhone strap" and "phone chain" all describe a band/chain to carry a phone. Differences:
- Phone sling: generic term for crossbody carry
- iPhone strap: specifically for iPhone-compatible cases/bands
- Phone chain: often pearl or metal-link variant, jewellery-style
Our Apple Crossbody Band Alternatives
Like the Apple band but cheaper
Clear MagSafe case (29.90 euro) + Taupe cord (22.90 euro) = 52.80 euro. MagSafe works, strap swappable, below Apple price.
Elegant — what Apple can't
Clear case + Pearl Onyx (29.90 euro) = 54.80 euro. Jewellery character.
For Samsung — what Apple can't at all
Universal Gold Holder (19.90 euro) + Nomad Gold (22.90 euro) = 42.80 euro. Works with any Samsung Galaxy.
FAQ
What is the best Apple Crossbody Band alternative?
SUSANNO Clear MagSafe case plus a phone strap. Under 55 euro total, more design freedom.
Is Apple Crossbody Band compatible with Samsung?
No. Only iPhone 16 and 17 via MagSafe. SUSANNO works universally.
Is the Apple Crossbody Band worth 69 euro?
Only if you're Apple-locked and prefer textile. Otherwise SUSANNO offers equal quality for a third.
Does a SUSANNO strap hold better than Apple?
Yes. Carabiner clasps hold 3–5 kg, Apple MagSafe releases at 2 kg.
What is a phone sling?
English term for a crossbody phone strap. Synonym to iPhone strap and phone chain.
Is there a MagSafe crossbody without Apple?
Yes — SUSANNO Clear MagSafe with Eyelets (29.90 euro) combines MagSafe ring with metal eyelets for swappable straps.