Godox A2 brings professional xenon flash power to iPhone photography

Priced at $85, the device attaches magnetically to the back of an iPhone and carries a rechargeable battery rated for approximately 400 flashes. Beyond its role as a direct attachment, the A2 offers creative flexibility by allowing users to trigger the unit remotely from distances up to 50 feet. This capability enables photographers to experiment with off-camera lighting setups, moving the flash away from the lens to create more dynamic shadows and highlights.

Integration does require a specific workflow, however. To synchronize the xenon burst with the shutter release, users must employ Godox’s proprietary iOS camera application. While this dependency limits the device to a single software ecosystem, it provides the necessary handshake between the smartphone’s electronic shutter and the physical flash tube, bridging the gap between professional lighting gear and mobile hardware.