Mount/holder for a large phone (Nexus 6P)

[Pr_Chaos]

Hi there,

Can anyone share their experiences with phone holders/mounts for larger phones, e.g Nexus 6P ?
I am heading out for a rather long trip and want to use the phone for occasional navigation, which mounts worked for you which did not, what to look for.
Right now I am looking at RAM Mounts Tough Claw X-Grip Kit - RevZilla, and curious is anyone has tried using it on his/her bike.

Cheers, D

 

[DanH]

I went cheap and got this one for my LG G5...

Universal-Motorcycle-Handlebar-Motorola-Revolution

I like it a lot!

Dan

 

[bamamate]

Never seen the tough claw before. I have used the X-Grip for years with no real issues. I even use it off-road and only a few times has the phone moved in the grips. Some people have had their phones slide out of the x-grip. I keep my phone in a case which might make the difference and I clean the rubber grips. Some have taken to using a thick rubber band to make the grips hold tighter.

 

[GunNut37086]

Hi there,

Can anyone share their experiences with phone holders/mounts for larger phones, e.g Nexus 6P ?
I am heading out for a rather long trip and want to use the phone for occasional navigation, which mounts worked for you which did not, what to look for.
Right now I am looking at RAM Mounts Tough Claw X-Grip Kit - RevZilla, and curious is anyone has tried using it on his/her bike.

Cheers, D

I just installed a different Ram Mount yesterday. I went with the X-Grip IV for my Galaxy Note 4, short double socket arm, and M8 ball mount from Amazon. With same day delivery the 3 parts were around $47. I love it and will report back when I get more riding time with it, but my initial take is that it's solid as a brick bat.

 

[danwray]

I've had good luck with this mount on other phones, but I am scheduled to get a Nexus 6p delivered today, so I'll let you know how it works with that.
Amazon.com: RAM Mounts (RAM-HOL-PD3U) Universal Spring Loaded Cell Phone Cradle Holder: Automotive

 

[Deckyon]

Add these to the Ram X-Mount and you will get piece of mind as well. I have the same and it holds my iPhone 6S+ in a LifeProof case.

Amazon.com: Aduro U-GRIP PLUS Replacement Rubber/Silicone Bands for Universal Bike, Motorcycle, Handlebar, Roll Bar Mount for Smartphones (2-Pack, Red): Sports & Outdoors

 

[Pr_Chaos]

Thanks for all your responses.

From your experience what is the best place for mounting the phone, somewhere in the middle or on the side ?

For now, I've decided to order these ones, however I have a bit of a concern that the phone screen is not visible without tilting the head.....

Ram Mount Motorcycle Handlebar Clamp Base with M8 Screws $10.99

Ram Mount Composite Short Double Socket Arm for 1-Inch Ball Bases $7.99

Ram Mount Cradle Holder for Universal X-Grip Cellphone/iPhone with 1-Inch Ball - Non-Retail… $25.49

 

[drdubb]

I get a custom holder for,my phones from Slip Grip. You can get them with the ran mount ball. The holder is usually about $12. Been doing this for years.

 

[drdubb]

The phone holder is on the right.

 

[208rider]

I use the regular-size Ram X-grip with the silicone backup strap. It fits my Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with a case. I have it mounted just to the right of center on the handle bars.

 

[jimmyk]

I use the slipgrip for my Samsung Note 4. Ram mounts. Doesnt budge at all over rough terrain. Great mount for your phone!

 

[rippin209]

The phone holder is on the right.

That poor bikes stator. That looks like it's on its way to being Batman's ride with all those accessories LOL

 

[ronsaw]

My Ram mount ball is mounted using one of the handle bar bolts. Short arm, and phone mount is specifically for my iPhone 6+. I have used the x-mount with my other phone, and it worked perfectly.

 

[danwray]

I can confirm that the mount I linked to earlier doesn't work for the Nexus 6p, the phone is too tall

 

[Pr_Chaos]

Thx danwray, I almost bought it.
What do you think would be a good alternative to x-grip for Nexus 6P ?

 

[danwray]

Not sure, unfortunately there doesnt seem to be any custom mounts for our specific phone, so the x-grip might be the best option. I will say that I had an x-grip a couple of phones and motorcycles ago, and it did work fine, I just let it go with the bike. I wish I'd have hung on to it, but I'll probably end up buying another one for this phone.

 

[danwray]

Also, FYI, I tried some of the rammount waterproof cases, and they were all crap. I was not impressed, and sent them all back.

 

[drdubb]

Baggie and a rubber band, or throw it in the frunk till it stops raining.

 

[Pr_Chaos]

It looks like X-grip started making a grip for larger phones https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-UN10BU.

 

[danwray]

I just got the smaller x grip and it holds the 6p just fine. I looked at the larger version, but it seemed like it could be too loose. I think the max width on the small x grip is 3.25 inches. The part number is RAM-HOL-UN7BU