hohem iSteady X3 SE Gimbal Stabilizer for iPhone Phone Stabilizer with Detachable Remote Control Portable Foldable 3-Axis Phone

A friend recommended this iSteady smartphone gimbal, and it arrived just two days after I ordered it—I couldn’t wait to unbox it! The all-black design feels solid and premium in the hand. I mounted my phone on it, but the moment I let go, it flopped down—gave me quite a scare! Turns out I hadn’t powered it on yet and was basically treating it like a regular selfie stick. Once I pressed the power button, the phone smoothly rotated into position—so elegant! Big thumbs-up for that moment alone. I tested it by shooting a short video and intentionally added some shakes. To my surprise, the phone followed the movements effortlessly, keeping the footage perfectly stable and smooth. Amazing! I used to rely on a simple selfie stick, always afraid to move because any motion would make the video jittery. My phone’s built-in stabilization helped a little, but it was far from enough. With this iSteady gimbal, I can finally move freely when filming! It also has a center-lock feature—the button sits right under your index finger, and pressing it feels just like pulling a trigger. Once locked, the subject stays perfectly centered in the frame, which is great for circular or tracking shots. There’s also an orange dial under my thumb; after connecting via Bluetooth, you can zoom in and out just by rolling it. Super convenient! That completely solves the problem of shaky footage caused by touching the screen to zoom. Overall, it’s a thoughtfully designed and very practical product. There are still a few more features I haven’t explored yet—but that’ll be for next time! Read more

I absolutely love this. It is so impressive. Download the app, it enabled face tracking which is amazing! From inception camera mode to other modes like Dolly zoom etc. This is an absolute must have for anyone filming anything while travelling, going to cons, vlogging, content creator etc. It has a tripod base which you can attach or detach. The grip is smooth and the controls are easy to handle. The remote is amazing for using this for family pictures or poses or just freedom of shooting. I got mine on sale and it was 1000% worth it and I wish I knew about these things later. GAME CHANGER! Read more

This item feels sturdy high-quality materials functioning, easy, but it does not really stable the camera in the most sufficient way it lacks the ability to stable a camera in hard quick conditions now I’m using it with my iPhone 17 Pro, which has a camera video stabilization so together it gives super high-quality sturdy video. I recommended for the price. Read more

As a total beginner, I wasn’t sure what to expect—but this gimbal blew me away right out of the box. Setup was simple: my phone (S24 Ultra) balanced easily, Bluetooth connected instantly, and the included remote made experimenting way more fun. The stabilization is excellent for casual video—my early tests with slow motion and object tracking turned out smoother than I expected. The companion app has a bunch of “one-click” creative modes, perfect for someone just starting out. I’ve already used it for some dorky selfies (no regrets), but I can absolutely see this being useful for future unboxing videos, haunted house scenes, restaurant reviews, and parades. The built-in tripod and selfie stick make it even more versatile. If you're new to gimbals and want something affordable, functional, and honestly kind of fun to play with—this is a fantastic place to start. Read more

The media could not be loaded. I've not seen a review that mentions phone compatibility for Motorola phones, so I thought I would give a few insights. I am using the X3 SE plus with a Motorola G Power 2025. First, the jaws will not hold the phone in a thicker "2 piece" case that many people use. I have a thinner case ordered that should work, and the jaws hold it just fine without a case. Easy pairing with the phone but using the Hohem app is a bit wonky. In actuality, the app really doesn't add much but the time lapse and a few other effects. The zoom doesn't seem to work with the Moto and is not designed to work with the remote anyway (it uses the wheel on the side)- if I have to actually touch the gimbal/phone, it's about as easy to use the zoom on the phone screen. That being said, all the functions (start/stop, two button switch between photo/video, front/back camera switch) all work fine. So, I give the gimbal 4.5 stars and the app 3. The gimbal gets 4.5 because of the relatively wimpy tripod foot. It attaches with a 1/4 screw so I really don't see why they couldn't have included one with a bigger, more stable footprint. UPDATE- the Hohem Joy app zoom now works (probably user error). I do think the screen zoom may well work better and shake the camera less than the wheel. To solve the tripod problem I bought and inexpensive Neewer T505 tripod and it is perfect for the gimbal. The attached video and picture show the gimbal on the Neewer. The video shows how stable it is at approximately 7 foot extension. Read more