JOBY PodZilla Medium Kit - Flexible Tripod with GripTight 360 Phone Mount for iPhone, Smartphones & Action Cameras | GorillaPod Creators | Holds up to 1Kg | Red | Perfect for Vlogging, Photography & Travel Videos

This is my 7th phone mount since 2018. I had high hopes for the first six, but every one of them disappointed me for one of two reasons. Either (1) the clamps were not wide enough to securely hold my Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with its Otterbox protective case, or (2) there was no cold shoe mount.So when this Joby mount popped up in my Amazon suggestions, I was skeptical. I studied the listing for this device, got out a tape measure and measured both my phone and those six old mounts, and compared the Joby to the others.The width of the clamps on this Joby are slightly greater than ¾" which is enough to securely hold that large Otterbox case. The six older mounts are anywhere from about ⅜" to ⅝" which is too small.This Joby also has two full cold shoe mounts, perfect for a small LED light in one and an external mic in the other. One of those six old mounts had a screw to tighten the clamps that blocked its cold shoe from being useable. I had resorted to a camera cage to hold the accessory gear, but that was cumbersome and added unnecessary weight to my setup.So I am VERY HAPPY to report that this Joby is perfectly fully functional: finally I have found a mount that both holds my phone securely in its case AND has two useable cold shoe mounts.I can't speak to its durability or sturdiness just yet, since I've only had it for less than one week, but I am hopeful that it lasts a long time, because I like it a lot! And at this price point, it's good value for the money.