SmallRig
SmallRig Universal Metal Phone Tripod Mount
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Who it's for
Creators who already own a tripod, gimbal, or camera cage and just need a rock-solid, no-frills way to attach a phone to it.
Overview
An all-metal phone clamp that mounts to any tripod or camera via a 1/4"-20 thread on the bottom and adds a cold shoe on top for a mic or light. Two rotating joints let it switch between landscape and portrait in seconds and lock at 90°, and the jaw opens wide enough for most phones — with or without a case — up to 3.5 inches wide.
Pros
- All-metal build feels far sturdier than typical plastic phone clamps
- Cold shoe on top lets you add a mic or light without a separate mount
- Switches between landscape and portrait with a firm 90° lock
- Compatible with tripods, gimbals, and camera cages via standard 1/4" thread
Cons
- Bottom hinge is very stiff, making adjustments feel risky on lightweight cold shoes
- Jaw can be a tight fit for the largest phones in thick cases
What buyers say
Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the metal construction and how securely it holds the phone, with many contrasting it favorably against flimsier plastic mounts. The most repeated critique is a very stiff bottom hinge and a jaw that can run small for today's largest phones in cases.
Valued buy
Already a fan of the brand's tripods, this reviewer called the phone clip well made, with smooth rotation, no wobble, and a firm, all-metal feel — solid value for the price.
Solid for YouTube filming
Mounted on top of a tripod, this reviewer uses it to hold a large Samsung phone plus a cold-shoe-mounted action camera for YouTube filming, and reports it feels strong enough to trust on a multi-day backpacking and fishing trip.
Great design, two real caveats
This reviewer called the mount beautifully made and premium-feeling, but flagged two issues: the bottom hinge is so stiff they worry about damaging a camera's hot shoe when repositioning it, and the jaw is a tight fit for large modern phones like an S25 Ultra in a case. They fixed the fit issue with small standoff spacers and suggested SmallRig widen the jaw slightly for newer, bigger phones.
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