SmallRig Universal Phone Cage
- Handheld Gimbals & Stabilizer
- 1.32 pounds
- 2.2 inches
- Video
- Better rated than 82%
A practical rig for adding grip and accessory mounts to a phone, as long as the buyer understands it stabilizes through handling, not motors.
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How it ranks among the 17 handheld gimbals & stabilizers we track
4.6★ across 693 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
693 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 17 handheld gimbals & stabilizers we track - how the scorecard works · full handheld gimbals & stabilizers data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Updated 8 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
An aluminum alloy phone cage with dual side handles, built for handheld smartphone filming rather than motorized stabilization, with mounting points for a microphone, light or tripod.
Despite the stabilizer wording in the listing, this is a manual rig, not a motorized gimbal: stability comes from the two-handed grip and rigid cage, not from onboard motors. It functions as the accessory-mount frame creators add before attaching a light or mic, not a standalone stabilization device.
- One-piece aluminum alloy cage
- Dual anti-slip handles at 120g
- Multiple cold shoe mounts
- Built-in Allen wrench for adjustment
Who it's for
Video creators who want a steadier two-handed hold on their phone plus shoe mounts for a light or microphone. Not for anyone expecting automatic motorized stabilization, which this cage does not include.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fits a wide range of current iPhone, Samsung, Pixel and Huawei models
- Multiple shoe mounts for accessories
- Lightweight at 120g
- Adjustment tool built into the kit
- Manual rig only, no motorized stabilization despite the naming
Performance notes
The one-piece aluminum alloy cage holds the phone rigid while two anti-slip silicone handles spread the grip across both hands, cutting shake from single-hand holding during walking or panning shots. Shoe mounts on the handles and cage let a microphone, light or monitor sit close to the phone, and a built-in Allen wrench lets the handles rotate and adjust height without a separate tool.
Specifications
| Brand | Smallrig |
|---|---|
| Model | 11257-SR |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 1.32 pounds |
| Screen Size | 2.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.32 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.2 × 4.9 × 1.3 inches |
| Folded Size | 11 × 9.1 × 5.3 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Cage supports phones 57mm~90mm（2.24~3.54 inches) wide (with case); for iPhone 17/17 Pro/17 Pro Max/16/16 Pro/16 Pro Max/15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max/14/14 Plus/14 Pro/14 Pro Max/13/13 Pro/13 Mini/13 Pro Max/12/12 Pro/12 Mini/12 Pro Max/11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max; for Samsung Galaxy S24/S23/S22/S21/S20 Ultra/ Note20/10; for Pixel 8/7/6/5 series; for Huawei P60/60 Pro/60Pro Max/50/50 Pro/50 Pro Max/40/ 40 Pro/ 40 Pro Max,Mate 60/50/40 Series; for Xiaomi,etc. |
| Included components | |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Media Type | Video |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
| Viewfinder Type | LCD screen |
| Number of Items | 3 |
| BuiltIn Media | 1 x Universal Phone Cage, 2 x Side Handle,1 x Allen Wrench,1 x User Manual |
| File Format | MP4, MOV |
| Video Capture Format | MP4, MOV |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p or higher |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in handheld gimbals & stabilizers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmallRig Universal Phone CageThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 693 | 4.2 / 5 |
| DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Gimbal Stabilizer for iPhone & AndroidDJI | 4.4 / 5 | 4,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
| GONEZ Magnetic for iPhone 17 Pro Max CaseGonez | 4.5 / 5 | 19,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
| hohem iSteady X3 SE 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for iPhone & AndroidHohem | 4.1 / 5 | 2,600 | 4.2 / 5 |
| AOCHUAN Smart XE 3-Axis Phone Gimbal Stabilizer for iPhoneAochuan | 4.1 / 5 | 3,800 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Smallrig 11257-SR
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the SmallRig phone cage include motorized stabilization?
No, it is a handheld rig that steadies footage through its dual-handle grip, not a motorized gimbal.
Which phones fit the cage?
The listing names iPhone 12 through 17 Pro and Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S22 through S24 Ultra, Pixel 5 through 8 series, and several Huawei Mate and P series models.
Can I attach a microphone or light to it?
Yes, the handles and cage include cold shoe mounts for a microphone, video light, monitor or mounting arm.