Godox’s new A2 gives compatible iPhones a dedicated xenon flash, with automatic exposure, manual power adjustments, and magnetic mounting. It also includes a separate bi-color LED for video, putting two types of lighting into a palm-sized accessory.
Price: $84.90
Where to Pre-order: Godox
The distinction is central to its appeal: the xenon flash produces a brief burst for still photography, while the LED provides continuous illumination. PetaPixel reported an $84.90 preorder price on October 8, 2026. That figure reflects the offer reported at the time, not a verified current selling price. Buyers should check the retailer’s listing for availability, shipping details, and the final purchase price.
A xenon flash for close-range photography
Godox rates the A2 at a guide number of approximately 15 (ISO 100, meters) and recommends keeping it within two meters of the subject for the best results. That recommendation is guidance for close-range photography, not a stated maximum flash distance. The A2 is intended for direct-flash portraits, indoor photography, and adding light to subjects against bright backgrounds.
The brief xenon burst can also help freeze movement when flash is the main light illuminating the subject. Ambient light and exposure settings still matter, particularly when the surrounding light contributes substantially to the photograph.
Automatic exposure and manual control through an app
The A2 works with the Godox Camera app, which offers TTL automatic flash exposure alongside manual control. TTL adjusts flash output automatically, reducing the need to set power manually for each shot.
Auto mode includes three flash effects: Natural, Even, and Contrast. Manual mode lets users adjust shutter speed and flash output, with power ranging from 1/128 to full output in one-third-stop increments.
Godox advertises high-speed synchronization up to 1/8000 second, intended to help balance flash-lit subjects against bright backgrounds using faster shutter speeds.
The app is an important part of the system, rather than an optional addition to the lighting hardware.
A separate LED for video
For continuous lighting, Godox specifies an approximately 3W bi-color LED. Color temperature can be adjusted from 2800K to 6000K through the Godox Camera app, while the physical button provides presets at 2800K, 3200K, 4500K, and 5600K. That gives creators a way to adjust the light for different shooting environments without always opening the app.
Godox rates the LED at CRI and TLCI of at least 96, with approximately 30 minutes of runtime at full brightness.
Runtime is rated at approximately 30 minutes at maximum brightness. That makes battery life an important consideration for longer recording sessions, even if the light is sufficient for short clips and quick content creation.
Magnetic mounting for on- and off-camera use
The A2’s magnetic design supports mounting behind a phone or positioning the light separately on a suitable surface or stand. A front magnetic ring accepts optional light-shaping accessories.
Godox lists a honeycomb grid, barndoors, and a snoot for directing light and controlling spill, plus a full CTO filter for adding warmth. The company recommends using the A2 off-camera when working with these modifiers.
Separating the light from the phone also gives photographers more freedom to change its direction instead of always illuminating subjects from the camera’s position.
Wireless control uses Bluetooth, with a stated range of up to 15 meters. NFC-assisted setup is designed to simplify connecting the accessory through the app.
Battery, size, and iPhone compatibility
The A2 contains a rechargeable 7.7V, 500mAh battery. Godox rates it for approximately 400 full-power flashes per charge, with a full-power recycle time of around two seconds. USB-C charging takes approximately one hour.
The body measures 63.8mm in diameter and 25.8mm thick, with a stated weight of approximately 93 grams. Reported color options are black, white, silver, and burgundy.
PetaPixel reports support for iPhone 15-series and newer models running iOS 18 or later. Buyers should confirm that their exact phone and software version are supported before ordering. PetaPixel also reports that Android and HarmonyOS support is in development, so compatibility with those platforms should not be assumed.
Who the Godox A2 is for
The A2 is aimed at compatible iPhone users who want to experiment with dedicated flash lighting, attached to the phone or positioned separately. It pairs automatic and manual flash controls for still photography with continuous LED lighting for video.
Price: $84.90
Where to Buy: Godox
The practical limits are Godox’s two-meter best-results recommendation for flash, approximately 30 minutes of rated full-brightness LED runtime, and the requirement for the Godox Camera app and a supported phone.
