Wirecutter's top smartphone tripod pick after testing dozens of options across real trails and city streets. Flexible legs wrap around any surface and the 1K payload handles all phones.
For phone shooters doing time-lapses, video, or low-light work, the GorillaPod 1K is the obvious buy — nothing else matches its versatility for getting your phone into odd positions.
“We recommend using the Joby GorillaPod 1K Kit and the Ulanzi ST-27 Metal Phone Tripod Mount Clip together as the best smartphone tripod and mount, after testing dozens of options.”
