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Insta360 Snap Is an $80 Magnetic Screen for Rear-Camera Selfies

The wired USB-C link delivers a low-lag preview on supported recent phones.

Overview

  • Insta360 launched Snap on Wednesday, offering a $79.99 base model or an $89.99 version with a built-in ring light, with sales live on Insta360’s site and Amazon.
  • The 3.5-inch touchscreen plugs into USB-C, attaches magnetically, and mirrors the phone’s display so users can frame and control rear-camera shots in any app.
  • Compatibility covers iPhone 15 and newer and Android phones that support DisplayPort Alt Mode, and Insta360 provides a model list as some devices lack video-out support.
  • The accessory has no internal battery and draws from the phone, with Insta360 warning that continuous use can drain about 15–20% of a charge.
  • Reviews cite a roughly 30ms preview delay as a key advantage over wireless screens, while noting iOS’s one-time Zoom setting for touch control and occasional accidental taps when gripping a phone with a screen on the back.