Godox A2 magnetic xenon flash launches for iPhone at $85
The clip-on flash attaches like MagSafe and is iPhone-only for now, with Godox saying Android support is in development.
Godox has announced the Godox A2, a xenon flash accessory that attaches magnetically to smartphones, priced at $85. According to androidauthority.com, the device is currently limited to iPhone models.
The A2 uses a xenon flash tube rather than the LED lighting found in most phone flashes, and its magnetic mount works in a similar way to Apple's MagSafe. That means the accessory snaps onto the back of a compatible phone without a cable or bracket.
Godox's product page states that Android support is still under development, so the accessory cannot yet be used with non-Apple phones.
Android handsets once shipped with built-in xenon flashes, but manufacturers abandoned the component more than a decade ago in favour of LED units. Magnetic mounting has since become a hardware feature in its own right: Pixel models have offered native magnetic support since the 10 series, and Motorola's Edge 70 Max includes it as well, alongside the Qi2 standard.
Quick answers
How much does the Godox A2 cost?
The Godox A2 is priced at $85.
Does the Godox A2 work with Android phones?
Not yet. It currently supports only iPhone devices, and Godox says Android support is under development.
How does the Godox A2 attach to a phone?
It connects magnetically, in a way similar to Apple's MagSafe.