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As smartphone cameras become more and more advanced, the amount and quality of gear made to go along with them have increased as well—including phone tripods. But it can be difficult to wade through all of the options, especially if you’re looking for something more serious than the average consumer may be seeking out.
Most phone tripods assume you’ll be setting up shop on a tabletop or other high surface, so make sure to pay attention to the details if you’re looking for something that expands to the height of a normal tripod. Beyond that, some of the most important things to keep an eye out for include stability, versatility, and how compact a phone tripod is in its smallest state if you plan to travel with it.