Smartphone vs. GoPro: What Works Best for Your Winter Sports Footage?

Smartphone vs. GoPro: wat werkt het best voor je wintersportbeelden?

The mountains are calling, the snow is glistening, and you’re itching to race down. But wait… how are you going to capture all those epic winter adventures? Will you just grab your smartphone or will you go for a GoPro?

Don't worry, we'll list it for you so you can make the best choice.

1. Image quality: sharp, steady and spectacular

Modern smartphones take beautiful pictures. High resolution, vibrant colors and perfect for a quick photo or video. Landscapes? Check. Selfies in the snow? Double check.

GoPro: This is where the action starts. 4K video so smooth you'll feel like you're floating, wide-angle shots that capture everything, and stabilization that makes even your most epic jumps look effortless. Want to really capture your speed and skills? An action cam is your best friend.

2. Ease of use: fast or creative

Your smartphone is always at your fingertips. Take it out of your pocket, take your shot, and you're done. Plus, you can edit and share your footage directly via apps.

Using a GoPro takes a bit more preparation. You have to set it up and often attach it to a helmet, selfie stick or neck mount. But once you get going, you can capture creative shots from angles that are difficult to capture with your phone.

For both, if you have them attached to your ski, helmet or body, you can operate them with a Bluetooth remote shutter. Below you will find remotes for smartphone and GoPro.

Bluetooth remote controls

  • MOJOGEAR Bluetooth remote shutter remote control for smartphone

    €8,95
    €8,95
    €10,95
    Bluetooth remote shutter afstandsbediening voor smartphone
    -20%

  • Telesin T10 Bluetooth Remote for GoPro 12/11/10/9/8

    €23,95
    €23,95
    €29,95
    Telesin T10 bluetooth remote voor GoPro 8,9,10,11,12 en 13
    -20%

  • Fotopro Bluetooth remote shutter for smartphone camera BT-4 - black

    €11,95
    €11,95
    Product is on backorder. Caution: longer delivery time.
    Fotopro Bluetooth remote shutter afstandsbediening voor smartphone camera BT-4 - zwart

  • Hohem gimbal Remote for iSteady Q/XE/V2s/Mobile+/M6/MT2 - Black

    €18,95
    €18,95
    Hohem gimbal Remote voor iSteady Q/XE/V2s/Mobile+/M6/MT2 - Zwart

  • Ulanzi MA35 Magnetic Smartphone Grip

    €29,95
    €29,95
    €31,95
    Ulanzi MA35 Magnetic Smartphone Grip
    Sale

  • Ulanzi CapGrip II smartphone camera grip with magnetic Bluetooth remote shutter

    €28,95
    €28,95
    Ulanzi CapGrip II smartphone camera grip met magnetische Bluetooth afstandsbediening

  • Bluetooth remote shutter for smartphone camera – various colours

    €9,48
    €9,48
    Bluetooth remote shutter afstandsbediening voor smartphone camera – verschillende kleuren - Zwart

  • Ulanzi CapGrip LED smartphone camera grip with magnetic Bluetooth remote control

    €26,95
    €26,95
    Ulanzi CapGrip LED smartphone camera grip with magnetic Bluetooth remote control

  • Ulanzi CapGrip smartphone camera grip with Bluetooth remote shutter

    €23,95
    €23,95
    Ulanzi CapGrip smartphone camera grip met Bluetooth afstandsbediening

3. Resistant to cold and snow

Cold temperatures can be a challenge for smartphones. Battery life can be faster and you need to be careful of moisture and snow.

GoPro is for the real adventurers! Waterproof, shockproof and made to brave the cold like it's nothing. Whether you're racing through a snowstorm or accidentally diving into a mountain powder, your GoPro will continue to film. Looking for extra security? Then put your GoPro in a protective case .

So if you're on the slopes all day and want to worry about your skiing technique instead of your device and its battery: GoPro to the rescue!

4. Battery: how long can you last?

You know how it is: you’re at the top of the slope, ready to capture that epic descent… And poof , your smartphone gives up. Battery dead. Especially in the cold, that thing guzzles power like hot chocolate.

Luckily, there is a simple solution: a power bank! Put it in your pocket and voilà, you save your smartphone from an early hibernation.

But do you really want to film without worries? Then a GoPro has an advantage. Battery almost empty? Just click a new one in and go. Take a few extra with you and you can film all day without panic moments.

Whether you go for a power bank or a pocket full of GoPro batteries , make sure you never run out of power. Because the only thing that drains faster than your battery in the cold? You, once you're on that snowboard!

Power banks

  • MOJOGEAR MINI XL 20,000 mAh EXTRA FAST power bank

    €29,95
    €29,95
    MOJOGEAR MINI XL 20,000 mAh EXTRA FAST power bank

  • MOJOGEAR MINI EVO 10.000 mAh power bank 22.5W

    €24,95
    €24,95
    MOJOGEAR MINI EVO 10.000 mAh power bank 22.5W

  • MOJOGEAR MINI EXTRA FAST 10.000 mAh power bank

    €18,95
    €18,95
    €23,95
    MOJOGEAR MINI EXTRA FAST 10.000 mAh power bank
    -20%

  • MOJOGEAR Fast Charging set for iPhone and iPad: 10.000mAh MINI Extra Fast power bank + Lightning to USB-C cable.

    €35,95
    €35,95
    €39,90
    MOJOGEAR Fast Charging set for iPhone and iPad: 10.000mAh MINI Extra Fast power bank + Lightning to USB-C cable.
    Sale

  • MOJOGEAR EVO XL power bank 20,000mAh

    €34,95
    €34,95
    MOJOGEAR EVO XL power bank 20,000mAh

  • MOJOGEAR Fast Charging set for iPhone and iPad: 20.000 mAh Extra Fast power bank + Lightning to USB-C cable

    €41,95
    €41,95
    €46,90
    MOJOGEAR Fast Charging set for iPhone and iPad: 20.000 mAh Extra Fast power bank + Lightning to USB-C cable
    Sale

  • MOJOGEAR ULTRA 26,800 mAh 100W Laptop Power Bank

    €94,95
    €94,95
    MOJOGEAR ULTRA 26,800 mAh 100W Laptop Power Bank

  • MOJOGEAR XL All-in-1 Power Bank 20,000 mAh with built-in Lightning and USB-C cables

    €27,95
    €27,95
    €34,95
    MOJOGEAR XL All-in-1 Power Bank 20,000 mAh with built-in Lightning and USB-C cables
    -20%

  • Ulanzi BG-3 power bank grip 10,000 mAh (with tripod)

    €59,95
    €59,95
    Ulanzi BG-3 power bank grip 10,000 mAh (with tripod)

  • Ulanzi U200 Ringlamp Video Rig - with phone holder and built-in power bank

    €99,95
    €99,95
    Ulanzi U200 Ringlamp Video Rig - with phone holder and built-in power bank

  • MOJOGEAR Wireless MagSafe power bank 10,000 mAh - Magnetic and Wireless for Android and iPhone - With stand - White

    €22,95
    €22,95
    €28,95
    MOJOGEAR Wireless MagSafe powerbank 10.000 mAh - Magnetisch en Draadloos voor Android en iPhone - Met bureau-standaard - Zwart/Wit
    -20%

  • Ulanzi BG-4 power bank grip with tripod - 5000 mAh

    €34,95
    €34,95
    Ulanzi BG-4 power bank grip with tripod - 5000 mAh

5. Action or convenience?

Want to shoot beautiful images without any hassle? Then your smartphone is your best friend. Easy, fast and always within reach. Perfect for selfies, quick updates and that one plate of food that looks too good not to share.

But… do you want to make spectacular action footage? Think of high jumps, deep dives or snowstorms that freeze your eyelashes? Then the situation calls for a GoPro! The GoPro survives more than you and films everything as if you are in an action movie.

Why choose when you can have both? Your smartphone for casual snaps and your GoPro for epic moments. That way, you'll come home with footage that people not only look at, but also like a little bit.
to be jealous of.

Time to hit the slopes and remember: if it wasn't filmed, it never happened!

Mist photography accessories

  • MOJOGEAR 167cm 3-in-1 Tripod: Tripod, Monopod & Horizontal Arm

    €54,95
    €54,95
    Expected delivery date: 06-02-2025
    MOJOGEAR 167cm 3-in-1 Tripod: Tripod, Monopod & Horizontal Arm

  • MOJOGEAR tripod with telescopic legs up to 110cm for Smartphone and Camera - with premium phone holder

    €34,95
    €34,95
    MOJOGEAR tripod with telescopic legs up to 110cm for Smartphone and Camera - with premium phone holder

  • MOJOGEAR Swift Photo Tripod 175cm with monopod and phone holder

    €79,95
    €79,95
    MOJOGEAR Swift Photo Tripod 175cm with monopod and phone holder

  • Ulanzi MT-44 Selfie stick Tripod for phone and camera - 146cm

    €36,95
    €36,95
    Ulanzi MT-44 Selfie stick Tripod for phone and camera - 146cm
    -10%

  • Ulanzi MT-54 Selfie Stick Tripod for phone and camera 150cm

    €59,95
    €59,95
    Ulanzi MT-54 Selfie Stick Tripod for phone and camera 150cm

  • Yunteng Selfie Stick Vlog Tripod with Bluetooth remote control shutter YT-9928 for smartphone and camera

    €24,95
    €24,95
    Yunteng Selfie Stick Vlog Tripod with Bluetooth remote control shutter YT-9928 for smartphone and camera

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