Oh yeah it unfolds to a good size middle pocket, that's how it is able to stand upright. Plus its flat on the bottom! I already have 2, or I would be keeping it! IT IS GREAT FOR MY 2 PHONES, TABLET, A REMOTE, PENS, SMOKES, WRITING TABLETS. MANICURE ITEMS... (that's just what fits into the outside 7 pockets!!! Middle area can hold tons more! But to answer you, YES IT STANDS UP! :). sorry, got carried away.....