Best Smartphone Accessories for Your Holiday

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Summer vacation is approaching, and with it, it's time for many to go on holiday. Since everyone nowadays takes their smartphone everywhere, it's advisable to bring various smartphone accessories for your vacation. You can use these accessories for different things: from improving your photos to simply making it easier to carry or set down your phone. In this blog, we give some tips for accessories that you absolutely must take with you on vacation.

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Compact travel tripod for stable photos and videos

Are you planning on taking a lot of photos and videos on holiday? Then the MOJOGEAR Creator Go is a must-have. This super compact travel tripod has nothing but advantages:

  • Usable for both camera and smartphone
  • For phones, choose between a video head with phone holder or MagSafe holder, or both: decide whether you want to easily attach your phone magnetically to your tripod or prefer to click it into a phone holder with included Bluetooth remote
  • Thanks to the two ball heads on the MagSafe mount, you can easily position your smartphone at any desired angle for both horizontal and vertical shots
  • Lightweight aluminium design that is easy to carry in a backpack or suitcase

So, it's a great tripod to have on holiday. Because it's lightweight, you can easily attach your (phone) camera to it, and you can adjust the tripod completely to your liking, you can hardly imagine a better travel tripod.

MOJOGEAR XL ALL-IN-1 Powerbank 20.000 mAh met ingebouwde Lightning en USB-C kabels - Powerbanks

Power bank without separate cables

Nothing is more annoying than an empty phone on holiday. Especially if you want to take photos, need Google Maps, or have to show your boarding pass. The MOJOGEAR XL All-in-1 is therefore a very convenient power bank to take with you. These are its biggest advantages:

  • Built-in Lightning and USB-C cables, so you don't have to carry separate cables all the time
  • Large capacity, handy for long travel days, festivals, beach days or city trips
  • Suitable for multiple devices, ideal if you're travelling with different phones or accessories
  • Compact enough to carry in your bag, without your bag being completely full of tangled cables

For holidays, this is a particularly practical power bank. You put it in your bag and you always have a way to charge your phone with you, without having to worry about whether you've brought the right cable.

MOJOGEAR MINI GO 10.000mAh powerbank met kabels - Blauw - Powerbanks

Small emergency power bank for day trips

Are you going out for the day and want to carry something small? Then the MOJOGEAR MINI GO is an excellent power bank. Not excessively large, but powerful enough to recharge your phone on the go. Ideal for day trips, beach days, or long walks.

  • Compact size that easily fits in your bag, jacket pocket, or backpack
  • Built-in cables so you always have the right cable with you
  • 10,000 mAh capacity, enough as a handy backup for on the go
  • Fast charging up to 22.5W, so your phone doesn't have to be on the charger unnecessarily long
  • Suitable for your smartphone and other small devices such as earbuds, e-reader, or action cam

This is one of those accessories you'll be glad to have with you. You barely notice it in your bag, but as soon as your phone is almost dead, it saves your day.

Telesin Fun Shot smartphone grip 2 magnetisch - Zwart - Handgrips

Using your smartphone as a real camera

Do you take a lot of photos and videos on holiday with your phone in hand? Then the Ulanzi MA45 will immediately make your phone much more comfortable to hold. You use it as a grip, allowing you to film more steadily and take photos more easily, as if you're working with a small camera.

  • MagSafe attachment, so you can quickly click your phone magnetically into place
  • Built-in 5000 mAh power bank, handy if you also want to charge while filming
  • Comfortable grip for more stable handheld photos and videos
  • Bluetooth remote shutter on the grip, so you can take photos more easily without touching your screen

For holiday content, this is a smart accessory. Your phone will feel better in your hand, you'll film more steadily, and you'll always have the opportunity to charge your phone a bit. Especially useful if you film a lot on the go or want to capture moments quickly.

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Ulanzi A200 Mini Mic draadloze microfoon USB-C - Zwart - Draadloze microfoons

Better audio for vacation vlogs

Visuals are important, but poor sound often stands out even more. Especially outdoors, in busy places, or in windy conditions, you'll notice that your phone's microphone isn't always enough. With the Ulanzi A200, you can record much clearer sound for your vacation vlogs.

  • Wireless microphones, allowing you to move freely while filming
  • Available for USB-C. If you're looking for a specific model for Lightning, the Ulanzi J12 is recommended.
  • Small and handy, so it's not obvious you're using it, but it makes a world of difference to your audio
  • Compact charging case, easy to carry in your bag

For vacation videos, good audio really makes a difference. Your voice sounds clearer, you don't have to speak as loudly, and your videos immediately feel much more professional.

Light for evening photos and hotel room content

When on holiday, you don't just take photos during the day. Think of evening shots, restaurant videos, hotel room content or selfies in low light. The Ulanzi LM19 is a compact MagSafe ring light that you can quickly attach magnetically to your phone and helps to make your image a bit more beautiful and brighter.

  • MagSafe attachment, so you can quickly click the light magnetically onto your phone. If your phone/device doesn't have MagSafe, you can use the included stickers
  • Adjustable colour temperature from 2500K to 8500K, handy for warm, neutral or cooler light
  • Compact and lightweight design, easy to carry in your bag or jacket pocket
  • Built-in battery with USB-C charging, so you can recharge the light on the go

This is especially useful if you also create content in the evening. You don't have to rely on poor hotel lighting, dark restaurants or harsh flash and always have a small light with you for better images.

Ulanzi SK-03 Selfie Stick Statief 1,6m met Bluetooth remote shutter - Selfiesticks

Group photos and selfies without hassle

Everyone knows the feeling: you want to take a group photo, but there's no one around to take it. Or you end up with one of those awkward selfies where not everyone is in the frame. With the Ulanzi SK-03, you can easily solve that problem.

  • Extendable up to 1.6 meters, so you can get more people and background in the shot
  • Built-in tripod function, handy for group photos without asking anyone
  • Bluetooth remote shutter, so you can take photos remotely yourself
  • Compact enough to take with you on trips, to the beach, or during a city trip

For holidays, this is simply a very convenient accessory. You set it up, clip in your phone, and take photos or videos without anyone's help. Ideal for group photos, selfies, and spontaneous moments on the go.

Conclusion

With the right smartphone accessories, you simply get more out of your holiday. You can take more stable photos and videos, always have the chance to charge your phone, record better sound, and are less dependent on poor lighting or someone who happens to want to take a picture of you.

Which accessories you need, of course, depends on how you use your phone. Do you mainly take photos and videos? Then a compact travel tripod like the Creator GO is a smart foundation. Are you on the road a lot? Then a power bank is indispensable. And if you really want to create more beautiful holiday content, a good microphone, light or smartphone grip will make an immediate difference.

The good thing is: you don't have to take everything with you. Choose the accessories that fit your trip and the content you want to create. This way, your bag stays light, but you are ready for every moment you want to capture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which smartphone accessories are useful for a holiday?

Useful smartphone accessories for your holiday include a compact travel tripod, power bank, smartphone grip, wireless microphone, compact light, and selfie stick with tripod. Which accessories you need depends on how you use your phone during your trip.

Which tripod is useful for a vacation?

A compact and lightweight travel tripod is most convenient for a holiday. The MOJOGEAR Creator GO is suitable for smartphones, iPhones with MagSafe, action cameras, and compact cameras. This allows you to bring one tripod for multiple situations.

Why is a power bank useful on holiday?

A power bank prevents your phone from running out of battery when you need it most. Think of navigating with Google Maps, taking photos, filming, showing your boarding pass, or staying reachable during a long day of travel.

Which power bank is best for a holiday?

For long travel days, festivals, beach days, or city trips, the MOJOGEAR XL All-in-1 is convenient due to its large capacity and built-in Lightning and USB-C cables. For day trips or hikes, the more compact MOJOGEAR MINI GO is a practical choice.

How to make better holiday videos with your smartphone?

You can make better holiday videos by holding your phone more steadily, recording good audio, and using sufficient light. A tripod, smartphone grip, wireless microphone, and compact light will help make your videos instantly more professional.

Why is a smartphone grip useful when traveling?

A smartphone grip makes your phone more comfortable to hold while photographing and filming. This allows you to film more steadily, take handheld photos more easily, and makes your smartphone feel more like a compact camera.

Do you need an external microphone for vacation vlogs?

An external microphone is useful if you make vacation vlogs or film outdoors a lot. Your phone's microphone quickly picks up wind, ambient noise, and crowds. With a wireless microphone, your voice sounds clearer.

When is a light for your smartphone useful?

A compact light is useful for evening photos, restaurant videos, hotel room content, and selfies in low light. You'll be less dependent on dim hotel lighting, harsh flashes, or poor ambient light.

What's useful for group photos on holiday?

For group photos, a selfie stick with a tripod and Bluetooth remote is handy. You set down your phone, step back, and take the picture yourself without having to ask anyone else.