Insta360, named after its panoramic action camera, is the latest company to jump on the trend of magnetic iPhone selfie displays.
Snap is a 3.5-inch 4K touchscreen monitor for your iPhone
Back in March, my colleague Fernando Silva opened my eyes to the world of rear touchscreen iPhone cases. The goal? Mainly use the highest quality camera on your iPhone to take selfies. Fair enough.
What I didn’t realize is that this seems to be becoming a trend now. The Selfix iPhone case as a unique accessory is one thing, but Insta360 is a brand that has weight behind it. For example, Apple sells Insta360 action cameras and gimbals.
This makes me look at the Insta360 Snap Selfie screen a little closer than I otherwise would. Plus, it’s a standalone accessory and not a case.
Insta360 Snap comes in two versions: one for $79.99 without a light and one for $10 more with an adjustable light.
Here are the main features of Insta360 Snap:
- Preview your photos in real time while using your phone’s top rear camera.
- The high-resolution 3.5-inch touchscreen gives you complete control over your phone with screen mirroring to frame your photos perfectly every time.
- Plug and play, no charging required. Shoot in 4K with instant preview for a true “what you see is what you get” experience.
- (Light Edition) Co-developed with beauty-tech experts AMIRO, it offers 3 colors and 5 brightness levels for a radiant complexion, even in low light.
- Premium cover that protects the screen from scratches during storage and also secures the cable when not in use.
- Works seamlessly with your favorite third-party camera apps for flexible shooting and editing.
- Designed for iPhone and Android phones with a USB-C connection. Please refer to the compatibility list below for supported models.
Who knows? Maybe we’ll see them in Apple stores eventually.
Either way, we’ve reached the point in the timeline where we have magnetic displays the size of the original iPhone attached to the back… simply because it’s possible.
Insta360 Snap is now available for purchase on Insta360 and Amazon after its April launch.
