GET SMART: Choosing a Smartphone Gimbal
Smartphones put incredibly powerful video cameras right in your back pocket. But their small size makes it impossible to get a smooth shot by hand. WIth a smartphone gimbal you can get Hollywood-style shots anywhere and then share them directly with your millions of adoring fans. Or at least your mom.
Which smartphone gimbal is right for you?
EVO makes two smartphone gimbals, depending on the level you like to shoot:
- Our entry-level gimbal is the EVO Shift, it's the perfect accessory to keep in your backpack for shooting smooth shots whenever the mood strikes you.
- Want to make your YouTube followers go wild? Then you need the EVO SP-Pro. With its aircraft-grade aluminum body construction and advanced features, the durable EVO SP-Pro is made for the daily shooter or someone who plans on shooting a lot of outdoor footage.
EVO SHIFT
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 EVO SHIFT |
 EVO SP-PRO |
| Shooting style | Weekend shooting | Instagram star |
| Price | $149 | $249 |
| Construction | Nylon reinforced plastic | CNC aircraft-grade aluminum |
| Colors | Black, Gunmetal and Rose Gold | Black |
| Battery life | Up to 12 hours | Up to 14 hours |
| Refresh rate | 4Khz | 4Khz |
| Payload | 75g-220g | 75g-260g |
| Gimbal weight (without phone) | 450g | 440g |
| Pan axis range | -360° to + 360° | -360° to + 360° |
| Tilt axis range | -135° to +185° | -135° to +185° |
| Roll axis range | -30° to +30° | -30° to +30° |
| Built-in smartphone charging port |  |
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| 2-way bi-directional mounting frame | |
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| Unlimited 360º panning | |
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| Tripod/extension pole compatible | |
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| Protective case included | |
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| Advanced dual charging |  |
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| Built-in scroll wheel for advanced camera settings |
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| Removable batteries | |
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| Advanced cable management | |
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| Advanced shooting features accessible through the EVO mobile app |
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| Battery | Li-Ion 18650 | Li-Ion 26650 |
| Warranty | 1 Year US Warranty | 1 Year US Warranty |
EVO SHIFT & EVO SP-PRO Gen2: Compatible devices
Before you buy a smartphone gimbal make sure it’s compatible with your phone. Be careful if you use a bulky case like an Otterbox; not all gimbals can accommodate all cases. Check the measurements and the weight of your phone with the case on to make sure you’ll be good to go.
iPhone- Requires iOS 9.0 or later
- iPhone SE
- All iPhone 6, 7 and 8 Models
- All iPhone 6+, 7+ and 8+ Models
- All iPhone X Models
Action Cameras
- GoPro Hero4 Silver, GoPro Hero4 Black
- Yi Action Cam, Yi 4K Action Cam, SJ4000-SJ6000
- GoPro Hero5 Black
- Garmin Virb Ultra 30
Android- Requires Android 5.0 or higher
- Samsung Galaxy S8
- Samsung NOTE7
- Samsung Galaxy S5, S6 and S7
- HUAWEI Mate S, 8 and 9
- HUAWEI P9, P10 and P10 Plus
- OPPO R9 Plus
- Vivo X7
- OnePlus 3T
- Mi 4, 5 and 5s
- LG G5
- Google Pixel
- Smartisan U2 Pro
The EVO SHIFT and the EVO SP-PRO also work with Action Cameras. The Action Camera Adapter Plate is sold separately for $26.
