13 best tripods for phone with AliExpress

A tripod for your phone is an indispensable device for video bloggers, photo lovers and ordinary people who seek to preserve the best memories. With it, you can take photos at high shutter speed and shoot a clear video without shaking. The tripod is also often used as a selfie stick or phone stand while reading books, watching movies or talking on Skype.

When choosing a tripod, consider the following characteristics:

• the presence of sliding legs;
• resilience;
• height, weight and dimensions;
• fastening reliability;
• the ability to connect to different gadgets, in addition to the phone;
• frame size;
• structural strength;
• mobility of the "head";
• the presence of a remote control;
• possibility of use as a monopod.

You should also focus on the ratio of price, quality and functionality. This will help objective reviews of buyers. Since most of the tripods and monopods are still made in China, it is easier and cheaper to order them directly to AliExpress. The ranking presents the best models that can be found on this site.

The best classic tripods for your phone.

A classic phone tripod is a smaller copy of a regular tripod for a SLR camera. As a rule, the maximum height of such tripods does not exceed 40 cm, but there are models with sliding telescopic legs that increase this figure to 105 centimeters. Install them better on a flat surface, and mini tripods often put on the table or cabinet. Such devices are ideal for shooting indoors, as well as for use as a stand.

4 Hanmi YY-2014041903

The tripod from Hanmi distinguished itself with a particularly mobile “head”, which allows the phone to be fixed in almost any position, even with the most unexpected angle of inclination. Another significant advantage of this model is the presence of a water level, thanks to which you can forget about taking photos with the horizon littered. The tripod is quite high: its length in the folded state is only 35 cm, and when unfolded it is slightly more than a meter. Like many other tripods, Hanmi is suitable not only for smartphones, but also for small cameras.

In order to take a picture, it is not at all necessary to include a timer on the camera: a control panel, connected via Bluetooth, is included in the set of the tripod. Despite the fact that the tripod is quite stable, it is difficult to call it strong: fully extended aluminum legs are easy to damage. However, if handled with care, the device can last for quite a long time, according to the reviews.

3 COOLJIER Mini Tripod

The tripod from the company COOLJIER is light and compact, it weighs about 60 grams. The length of the stand when folded is 140 mm, it can be extended to 200 mm.The product is made of plastic and aluminum. You can install any phone in it that is within 2.17–8.5 cm. The weight of the gadget should not exceed 0.5 kg, so a tripod for large-sized cameras, unfortunately, will not work. But the clamp perfectly holds small phones, the legs are durable and stable.

This model is ideal for the iPhone, for convenient control there is a small remote control. It is powered by the batteries that are included on AliExpress. In the reviews, users mention one small but unpleasant drawback - after 30 seconds of inactivity, the remote turns off, you have to reconnect it. Also, not everyone likes the build quality of the COOLJIER, plastic parts can quickly break. But for such a price it is difficult to find a tripod of the best materials.

2 Ulanzi MT30

Made from high-quality and pleasant to the touch plastic Ulanzi belongs to the class of mini-tripods. Its maximum height is 13 centimeters, and the device weighs only 160 grams. The tripod is sturdy and reliable; it can hold SLR cameras weighing up to 2.5 kg. Of course, the rack is perfect for phones, they will be securely fixed by a tight mechanism. The legs of the tripod are rubberized, which allows you to reduce to no chance of slipping even on a smooth surface.

The “head” of the tripod rotates 360 ° horizontally and 70 ° vertically, but to change the rotation angle, you need to press a round button, which is not so easy to immediately find. The only minus of Ulanzi is that some phone models take a picture only a second after pressing the remote control button. But this is not written in all the reviews, so the problem may be related to the software of specific smartphones.

1 Ulanzi MK10

Ulanzi MK10 earned a place in this rating due to its versatility. This tripod can be used as a tripod, and its legs can be folded together, turning the device into a monopod for selfie. A universal mount allows you to mount a smartphone, a small camera or a GoPro camera on a rack. It is noteworthy that the device is suitable even for phones with a very large diagonal.

The control is carried out using the remote connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth. To take pictures from monopod, just press the button on the device. Tripod reviews are mostly positive: users note that the clamp holds both the phone and the camera tightly. The tripod itself is stable, it is made of quality materials. But as a monopod, the Ulanzi MK10 proved to be not the best. The reason is the rather large weight of the construction: holding 200 grams on an outstretched hand will not work for a long time.

The best tripods on flexible legs

Tripods from this category are different from the classic flexible legs and a relatively small height. The advantage of such tripods is that they do not need a flat surface. Devices can be placed anywhere and even attached to vertical objects, such as a chair leg, a tree, a fence, or a thin pole. Flexible tripods are perfect for photo shoots and video shoots, but in the last special smooth motion in the frame it is better not to wait. In the case of video, such tripods, as a rule, are used simply to keep the phone in hand.

5 Fosoto gorillapod

This black and red tripod is made of plastic and rubber, its height in the unfolded form reaches 290 mm. The device weighs only 100 g, the cover for transportation is included in the package. With the help of Fosoto, you can organize shooting outdoors, it is convenient to take it with you on a trip or on the nature. The maximum load on the tripod should not exceed 5 kilograms, it is suitable not only for phones, but also for professional cameras. You can choose one of two smaller versions of Gorillapod, but they can only stand 500–1000 g.

The legs are made of several small foam balls strung on a wire, so they can be bent in different directions. Thanks to the rubberized pads, they do not slip, retain stability on any surface. Some users of AliExpress in reviews complain about the quality of the materials from which the legs are made. It is necessary to bend them very carefully, otherwise the foam rubber may crack.

4 Tiandirenhe Flexible Tripod

If the rest of the tripods included in this part of the rating are called “octopuses” and “spiders”, then thanks to the original form, Tiandirenhe received the name “gecko”. It is distinguished by the presence of a clearly marked head with a mount for a camera or smartphone, as well as flat legs. Thanks to them, it is possible to significantly expand the functionality of the device, getting instead of a simple tripod, for example, a mirror holder or a navigator in a car.

Silicone legs provide a strong and secure grip of any object of a suitable size. That is why the phone can be put on a flat or bumpy surface, safely mounted on a leg of furniture, wood or even a paddle if the device is waterproof. There are 2 holes in the stand that are suitable for mounting the phone clip, so you can experiment in finding the most stable position. AliExpress has “geckos” of black, green, red and lilac color.

3 GAQOU P14-107

This tripod can not only hold the phone, but also become an integral part of shooting. It looks very impressive - the legs bend in different directions, they resemble the tentacles of an octopus. The rack is made of waterproof and impact-resistant plastic with metal inclusions. When folded, its length reaches 302 mm. The weight of the device is 298 g, which is a lot when compared with other models. But GAQOU can withstand gadgets weighing up to 2 kilograms. There is even an adapter for GoPro, compatible with all versions of action cameras.

You can choose a narrow or wide fixation to place the phone in the right place. The knob is completely unscrewed, under it is a metal thread. In the reviews on AliEkspress, users note the high quality of materials and good assembly. The legs of GAQOU P14-107 are tough enough, but this is even for the better. Tripod looks strong and reliable, it can withstand any load.

2 LISRIB Mini Spider

This original model refers to a separate type of tripod, the so-called spiders. The design consists of a larger number of legs: there are 8 of them instead of the standard three. Thanks to the elastic material, they bend in any direction, allowing you to make a tripod or stand with the desired angle of inclination from the "spider". The length of the device is 27 centimeters, which allows it to serve as a stand even for the most large-sized phones or gadgets, for example, for iPad.

The tripod is a rubber coated wire construction. The stand has no open metal parts, so you can not be afraid to scratch your smartphone. Reviews on Aliexpress are amazing: apparently, the functionality of the tripod is limited only by the user's imagination. The most creative buyers managed to use it as a holder for glasses and books. And with such a device, you can scare your friends or arrange to shoot a funny video.

1 Shoot XTK75

This model is one of the most popular among AliExpress users. It is quite bright, it has legs in the form of plastic balls strung on a wire. The material from which the tripod is made is pleasant to the touch and does not have a strong smell. The flexible legs of the tripod leave plenty of room for imagination. It can be placed on a horizontal surface or attached to various objects.If you fold the legs together, the tripod can be converted to a monopod and used as a compact selfie stick.

Shoot XTK75 is not only suitable for phones: thanks to the special thread on the “head”, an easy camera can be attached to it. The only weak point of the device is a flimsy design. In the reviews they write that the model may not be suitable for a thin phone without a case. When using such a smartphone, the frame of the tripod rests on the body of the non-rubberized part, so the gadget can be scratched.

The best universal tripods for your phone

In this category of rating are models of tripods that can be connected to any gadgets. They will help to cope with even the most extraordinary shooting. Such devices are slightly more expensive than miniature racks, but the price is fully justified by the expanded set of features.

4 Hero4 SJ4000

The product from Hero4 is made of high quality plastic. It is waterproof and resistant to mechanical damage, even suitable for shooting under water. The device can be safely called “three in one”: it is used as a tripod for a telephone, a handle for a camera or a monopod. The seller put colorful photos of this model on AliExpress in the hands of snowboarders, surfers and divers.

This rack is called a real transformer due to its original design. The device consists of three parts that can be twisted and installed at any angle. You can fold a tripod, disassemble it, separate the handle and use it separately. Tightening long bolts, the handle is also very durable. Not all buyers are satisfied with the build quality: the tripod is too light, it can stagger in the wind. Tripod Hero4 is unlikely to withstand large cameras, but for an ordinary smartphone it will be quite enough.

3 FOTGA Phone Tripod Mount

The model from the company FOTGA is suitable for different models of smartphones, camcorders and digital cameras. A bubble level is built into this tripod to provide a flat horizon in any survey. There is also a handle with which you can adjust the position of the “head”, rotate it 360 ° and 90 ° vertically. Due to this, it is possible to fix the rack in almost any position. Its maximum height is 1 meter, the minimum is about 36 cm.

The width of the holder can be adjusted in the range from 52 to 85 mm. The device can withstand gadgets whose weight does not exceed 2.5 kg. Aluminum legs with rubberized coating do not slip, they are very stable. The frame of the tripod is strong enough, but light, it is convenient to carry it with you to the shooting. The kit includes a fabric cover. For such a cost, the quality of materials is acceptable, but some buyers point out the flimsy design of the tripod and plastic fasteners.

2 PULUZ Remever

This compact tripod weighs only 120 g, but in terms of functionality it is not inferior to more expensive and weighty counterparts. Thanks to its sturdy telescopic legs, it can be installed even on an uneven surface, there are also three possible levels of height. Build quality, clip firmly holds any gadgets. PULUZ's product is suitable for phones, action cameras (including GoPro) and cameras, but remember that the weight of the device should not exceed 1 kg.

Control is carried out using a miniature remote control, which has only two buttons. One of them is responsible for the rotation of the "head" (up to 360 °), the other will help to quickly take a photo, it can be reassigned. The seller specifies that the remote is not suitable for all models of smartphones, so it is better to clarify this information before buying. The maximum length of the stand in the unfolded form is 30 cm, for some types of shooting this may not be enough.

1 TRUMAGINE C5013

This tripod was designed for professional digital cameras, but later included a holder for smartphones.It is made of aluminum, manufacturers claim that the material will not deteriorate even after 30 years. The height of the device is 150 cm disassembled, if necessary, it can be reduced to 60 cm. If you fold the rack, it will take up little space. The maximum possible load is 2.5 kg, which is a good indicator.

The tripod fits most cameras, phones and tablets. His “head” rotates 360 °, using the lock knob you can set the gadget at an angle of 90 °. The kit includes a remote control that connects via Bluetooth. It works at a distance of 10 m from the device. Some customers note that the TRUMAGINE clamp is too tight; it is not suitable for all phones. For wide models, you will have to purchase a separate mount on AliExpress.

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