In case you’re been living under a rock, Taobao is having their annual 11.11 sale. The scale is equivalent ( possibly bigger) to that of Black Friday and if you’re not about to trawl though millions of listings to find something you want, we’ve got a list of must-have mobile phone accessories to level up your selfie game.
This phone and tablet stand not only borrows the simplicity and minimalist designs from Apple products, it’s also functional as well – you can just plug your phone into the lightning cable easily as there is a nook at the end where the phone rests. No need to position your phone upside down or sideways!
Phone and tablet stand, ¥ 39.00 (approximately S$8.06).
We’ve seen many different selfie sticks but none as compact and pretty as this one. The packaging looks somewhat like a Dior lipstick and it extends easily and even comes with its own bluetooth trigger housed within the handle itself.
Selfie stick, ¥ 188.00 or ¥ 168.00 during 11.11 (approximately S$38.83 before discount).
iPhones may come with a flashlight at the back but when it comes to taking selfies, getting good lighting may pose a challenge. Pack this selfie ring light into your purse and just clip it onto your phone for flattering light all the time, even when it’s dark. It comes in two formats, one with regular AAA batteries and a slightly newer version which features built-in rechargeable batteries.
Selfie ring light, ¥28 to ¥74 (approximately S$5.77 to S$15.24).
We’ve seen power banks with a capacity of 5,000 mAh to 10,000 mAh but none quite as affordable as this one. This one is still relatively compact and offers 20,000 mAh capacity which gives you approximately 12 full charges! It also has dual ports which allows you to charge two devices at once.
20,000 mAh Power bank, ¥ 398.00 or ¥ 79.00 during 11.11 ( approximately S$82.21 before discount and $16.32 after discount)
This is a charging cable worthy of modern-day McGyver. If someone asks you if you have a charging cable for their phone, all you have to do is to whip this out from you wrist. It comes in many different colours to suit your style, and variations for both lightning cable and micro USB.
Charging cable bracelet, ¥9.90 (approximately S$2.04).
Don’t you hate it when cables get entangled in your bags? We do too and this retractable cable keeps everything neat and tidy. There are several colour options so it matches your phone, plus it comes with both lightning port and USB so your friend can borrow it, even if they use a different phone.
Retractable charging cable, ¥29.00 (approximately S$5.99)
Selfie sticks are really common, but most of them don’t really offer other functions other than an extendable arm – not this one though. It has a built in swivel light which can be used with both your front and back camera. As most back cameras are better in resolution, this selfie stick is built to allow you to take a selfie with your back camera as there is a mirror on the back of the phone holder so you can still see yourself.
Selfie stick with lighting, ¥ 198.00 or ¥ 115.00 after 11.11 discount (approximately S$40.90 before discount and S$23.76 after discount)
Whether you’re trying to broadcast on Facebook Live or just need a phone holder for your car, this one does it all. The suction base allows you to mount the holder to any smooth surface like glass or even tiles if you fancy watching your favourite TV series in the bathroom since the iPhone 7 is waterproof now.
Suction base phone holder, ¥ 156.00 or ¥ 29.90 after 11.11 discount ( approximately S$32.22 before discount and S$6.18 after discount)
If your phone is your only camera, then you might have limitations when it comes to taking photos of landscapes or tiny objects – that’s when this lens attachment comes in handy. It clips on easily to both front and back cameras and even comes with it’s own light source so that you’re able to light your subject up with ease.
Wide angle and macro lens attachment, ¥ 209.00 or ¥ 98.00 after 11.11 discount ( approximately S$43.17 before discount and S$20.24 after discount)
You might’ve seen a certain Kardashian using this to light up her selfies and her pictures are undoubtedly awesome. If you prefer not to bring around a selfie ring light, this phone case is perfect, but the caveat is that you can’t use it for a front camera.
Phone casing with LED lights, ¥33.90 (approximately S$7)