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The best iPhone tripods for 2022

Apple's iPhone — responsible for untold millions of photos and videos — has long touted a high-quality camera among its best and most popular features. For some, it's a camera that also makes phone calls and sends texts — an outstanding photography and videography tool that needs almost no third-party assistance. That said, from night shots to self-portraits, an iPhone tripod is an essential accessory that comes in handy to help get your perfect shot or video. For hobbyists and pros alike, we gathered some of the best iPhone tripods — with plenty of options.

What if you have an iPad? No worries, we've got you covered there too with the best iPad tripods.

Pocket Tripod Pro
Pocket Tripod Wallet-Size Tripod
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Joby GripTight One GorillaPod Stand
Joby GripTight One GorillaPod Stand
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UBeesize Phone Tripod
UBeesize Phone Tripod
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Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod Kit
Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod Kit
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Xenvo SquidGrip Flexible Cell Phone Tripod
Xenvo SquidGrip Flexible Cell Phone Tripod
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Mini Tripod, 6 inch Extendable Portable Desktop Phone Tripod Stand with Phone Holder, Lightweight Tripod for Cellphone/Webcam/Gopro/Small Camera
SYJX Mini Tripod
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Joby GripTight One Micro Stand
Joby GripTight One Micro Stand
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Fugetek 51" Professional Selfie Stick & Tripod
Fugetek 51-inch Professional Selfie Stick & Tripod
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Pocket Tripod Wallet-Size iPhone Tripod.

Pocket Tripod Wallet-Size Tripod

Pros
  • Case-friendly
  • Includes seven adapters
  • Folds flat into your wallet
Cons
  • Durability issues reported

The Pocket Tripod folds flat into the size of a credit card and is great for selfies, time-lapse, long exposure photography, low-light imaging, vlogs, travel videos, video calls, and more. It works with any phone of 0.5 inches or thinner — with or without a case. Its universal kit package comes with seven of the most common sizes and includes adapters. Its carbon fiber legs provide stability and adjustable angles topped with a TPU grip that holds your phone securely.

Pocket Tripod Pro
Pocket Tripod Wallet-Size Tripod
Joby GripTight ONE GorillaPod Stand perched on branch.

Joby GripTight One GorillaPod Stand

Pros
  • Flexible legs
  • Rubber foot grips
  • Light and compact
Cons
  • Cup/ball connections reported unstable

The flexible legs are the main reason why the Joby GorillaPod — featuring universal smartphone compatibility — is one of the premier choices for iPhone tripods. Its rubber foot grips provide stability on any surface, even wrapped around a tree trunk, for shooting expertly-focused photos and videos. Its wide jaw clamps securely hold your iPhone in a stable grip. When you’re done with your shoot, the tripod is light and compact for easy transport.

Joby GripTight One GorillaPod Stand
Joby GripTight One GorillaPod Stand
UBeesize Phone Tripod with bendable legs.

UBeesize Phone Tripod

Pros
  • Compact and portable
  • Includes wireless remote
  • Flexible legs
Cons
  • Stability issues reported

Solid and sturdy, the UBeesize iPhone tripod is both compact and portable with flexible legs that wrap around bicycles, poles, and branches. Weighing 150 grams and standing 10 inches high, the tripod legs are made of thick premium metal and a full metal connector with a rubber coating and sturdy foam. The rubber feet keep the tripod stable wherever you place it. By rotating the side knob, you can tilt the ball head 90 degrees and shoot photos or videos with a wireless remote control from up to 30 feet. It comes with a wireless remote that’s compatible with all cell phones and a universal phone holder for phones up to 3.54 inches wide. It comes with matte black or pink legs.

UBeesize Phone Tripod
UBeesize Phone Tripod
Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod Kit with Universal Smartphone Clamp.

Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod Kit

Pros
  • Features universal smartphone clamp
  • Small and portable
  • Adjustable length legs
Cons
  • Durability issues reported

Manfrotto is a famous brand in the photography realm, so it’s no surprise it’s also in on the smartphone act. The Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod Kit comes with a universal smartphone clamp, designed to be unobtrusive for shoots where a full-size tripod isn’t needed or wanted. This mini-tripod provides a stable base for the camera to frame your subject and create clean, smooth images. Its tiny size lets you tote it wherever you’re headed without getting loaded down. It has adjustable legs and rubber-padded feet to protect the most delicate surfaces and maintain a steady grip.

Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod Kit
Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod Kit
Xenvo SquidGrip Flexible Cell Phone Tripod series.

Xenvo SquidGrip Flexible Cell Phone Tripod

Pros
  • Textured, grippy legs
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Fits nearly all smartphones
Cons
  • Durability issues reported

This supple little tripod lets you secure and mount your phone in any position for any camera angle as you wrap the textured, grippy rubber legs around a lamp, chair, tree, or any object with rock-solid holding power. Its lightweight and compact design offers strength, stability, and portability, so you can take it anywhere. The included phone mount, with its solid metal Ball-Head 360, adjusts to hold smartphones of any size.

Xenvo SquidGrip Flexible Cell Phone Tripod
Xenvo SquidGrip Flexible Cell Phone Tripod
Tigayan Mini Tripod Stand with closeups of components.

SYJX Mini Tripod

Pros
  • Versatile height and angle adjustment
  • Made of lightweight aluminum alloy
  • 360-degree metal ball head
Cons
  • Stability issues reported

If you seek an extremely light, multifunctional tool that facilitates shooting video as well as selfies, consider the Mini Tripod Stand with a phone holder. Lightweight but sturdy, the aluminum alloy tripod is an ultra-portable featherweight at 90 grams. You can adjust the height and angles, and the latter can be moved by rotating the second pan. The tripod features three-stage stretching and flexible extension, with an adjustable height from 6 to 11.6 inches for low-angle shooting. With a 360-degree metal ball head adjusted just so, you can capture the perfect shot.

Mini Tripod, 6 inch Extendable Portable Desktop Phone Tripod Stand with Phone Holder, Lightweight Tripod for Cellphone/Webcam/Gopro/Small Camera
SYJX Mini Tripod
Joby GripTight ONE Micro Stand front shot.

Joby GripTight One Micro Stand

Pros
  • Case-friendly
  • Attaches to a key ring or camera bag
  • Rubber foot grips
Cons
  • Unstable cup/ball connection reported

Joby is back at it again, this time with the Micro stand, specially designed for smaller phones. It supports any standard phone, both with or without a case. The portable design is specifically made for folks on the go to give you a lightweight and pocket-sized tool that can attach to a key ring or camera bag. A reliable grip on your phone with rubber pads secures the phone in place, even when it’s turned sideways. A machined aluminum mini ball head allows for precise control for photo or video composition. Rubber foot grips stabilize your iPhone for video and photo viewing.

Joby GripTight One Micro Stand
Joby GripTight One Micro Stand
Fugetek 51" Professional Selfie Stick & Tripod.

Fugetek 51-inch Professional Selfie Stick & Tripod

Pros
  • Expends to 4 feet in height
  • Made of lightweight aluminum
  • Simple one-button remote operation
Cons
  • Durability and stability issues reported

Soaring up to more than 4 feet above the ground, this pro-level tripod and selfie stick is a great iPhone stand for viewing and shooting photos, engaging in FaceTime chats, or viewing Instagram and TikTok feeds. With lightweight aluminum, easy-click locks, and a grippy rubber handle, the Fugetek sets up quickly so you never miss your shot. You can take photos and videos up to 100 feet away with a simple one-button operation. Or, you can extend the feet to use the tripod as a standalone selfie stick.

Fugetek 51" Professional Selfie Stick & Tripod
Fugetek 51-inch Professional Selfie Stick & Tripod
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