Godox wants to turn your iPhone into a ‘pro camera’ with its new A2 Xenon flash

Godox has developed a new flash accessory called the A2 Xenon, designed to upgrade the flash capabilities of smartphones, particularly iPhones. The flash unit attaches magnetically to the back of an iPhone using the MagSafe connector, making it easy to use and portable. The A2 Xenon has a guide number of 15 (ISO 100, meters), and is ideal for close-range portraiture and still life photography.

It offers TTL and Manual modes, high-speed sync up to 1/8000sec, and various Auto modes. The flash unit is also compatible with a 360° rotating magnetic mount, allowing it to be adjusted for selfies and mounted onto other metallic surfaces.

The A2 Xenon features a bi-colour LED with a colour temperature range of 2800-6000K, which can be used as a video light. Powered by a 500 mAh battery charged via USB-C, it can provide up to 400 flashes or 30 minutes of continuous LED light at full brightness. The device weighs just 93g, making it a lightweight addition to any smartphone setup, and comes in four colour options. Setup and connection are done via Bluetooth, assisted by NFC, and controlled through the Godox app.

The A2 Xenon is priced at $84.90 (about £64) and is currently available only for iPhones 15, 16, 17, and 18 series, as well as the iPhone Air. Godox plans to expand compatibility to Android and HarmonyOS in the future. The product includes accessories such as a soft carrying pouch, a dome diffuser, a snoot, gels, a bounce card, diffusers, and a honeycomb grid. The Godox A2 Xenon is geared towards content creators who rely on their smartphones for both photography and video.