I tried the Insta360 Snap selfie screen on my iPhone 17 Pro — and it's a total game changer
The Insta360 Snap is a MagSafe-compatible selfie screen designed for iPhone users who want to use the rear camera for vlogging and selfies. It attaches to the back of the iPhone 17 Pro and provides a secondary display with touch controls and a built-in LED light. The device eliminates the need to shoot blind and offers a modular, lag-free alternative to wireless solutions.
- ▪The Insta360 Snap connects via MagSafe and USB-C, providing a lag-free mirrored display for the iPhone 17 Pro.
- ▪It includes a built-in LED light with adjustable color temperatures and a folio cover to prevent accidental touches.
- ▪The accessory allows full touchscreen control of the camera app, including pinch-zoom and mode switching, when accessibility settings are enabled.
- ▪Users can operate third-party apps like Instagram and TikTok using the rear camera while viewing themselves on the Snap's screen.
- ▪Unlike foldable phones, the Insta360 Snap offers a modular solution for vloggers without requiring a new device.
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Phones I tried the Insta360 Snap selfie screen on my iPhone 17 Pro — and it's a total game changer Features By John Velasco published 28 April 2026 It's the best thing until the iPhone Fold comes out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide / John Velasco) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I’m still waiting for the day the iPhone Fold becomes a reality, but until then, the only effective way to shoot vlogs and better-looking selfies with my iPhone 17 Pro is by using a selfie screen.
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