I tried the Insta360 Snap selfie screen on my iPhone 17 Pro — and it's a total game changer

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. Insta360, the action camera maker, recently launched the Snap Selfie Screen, which adds a display to the back of your phone via MagSafe.As much as my iPhone 17 Pro’s new Center Stage selfie camera works, it’s still nowhere near as good as the results I get from the rear cameras—and that’s where the Insta360 Snap Selfie Screen saves the day. Having previously tested alternatives like the SYNCO XView M4 and the Dockcase Selfix case, I’ve found Insta360’s accessory might be the perfect blend.Insta360 Snap: $89.99 at AmazonTake better looking selfies and vlogs with the Insta360 Snap selfie screen by attaching this MagSafe accessory on the back of an iPhone. It's a great preview screen that you can use to frame yourself, along with a built-in LED light with different color temperatures to select. Price check: $90 @ Insta360View DealUse it when I need it (Image credit: Tom's Guide / John Velasco)Unlike the Dockcase Selfix, the Insta360 Snap is a removable MagSafe accessory, making it far more versatile. It’s roughly the same size as a standard MagSafe wallet and includes a folio cover that pulls double duty by preventing accidental touches when the screen is not in use.Article continues below You may like I tried this iPhone case with a built-in screen so I could use the rear cameras for selfies and vlogs — and it's transforming the way I shoot iPhone Fold design gets compared to iPhone 17 Pro Max — and it's shockingly compact I didn’t expect this foldable phone to embarrass Samsung and Google — but here we are Because it snaps onto the back via MagSafe and wires directly to the USB-C port, it doesn’t suffer from the interference or lag issues I’ve encountered with the wireless SYNCO XView M4. Furthermore, because it draws power directly from the iPhone, I never have to worry about recharging it. The best part is the modularity: I can keep it on the back of my phone for quick access or swap it out entirely for other MagSafe accessories.Vlogging made easy (Image credit: Tom's Guide / John Velasco)As a professional videographer, I much prefer using foldable phones for vlogging. Devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) allow me to use their superior rear cameras while using the cover displays for framing and previews.With standard slate phones, I’m usually forced to shoot blind. The Insta360 Snap is a game-changer because it allows me to see myself while using the rear cameras, complete with touch controls for pinch-zooming, switching modes, and snapping photos. Once I enabled touchscreen support by activating the Zoom function within the accessibility settings, I had complete control over the camera app.This is a major advantage because I no longer need to see my iPhone’s main display, as the Insta360 Snap effectively mirrors…

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