Ulanzi VM1 Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen (3.97" HD Display)

Ulanzi VM1 Selfie Monitor
The Ulanzi VM1 is a 3.97-inch external selfie monitor designed for smartphone content creators, vloggers, and mobile filmmakers who need a larger, brighter screen to see themselves clearly while filming — without flipping the phone around and losing the quality of the rear camera.

It connects to your smartphone via USB-C and attaches to the back of the phone through a MagSafe magnetic ring, sitting flush and secure while you film. At 400 nits brightness with 800×480 resolution, the VM1 stays readable in outdoor daylight where a phone’s front-facing selfie camera preview is too dim or too small to properly check framing, focus, and exposure in real time.

For Pakistani creators who shoot solo content on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and livestreams using their phone’s rear camera — the VM1 solves the core problem of not being able to see yourself while recording on the good camera.

Important: The VM1 requires USB-C with DisplayPort alternate mode support. Download the “Type-C Display Port Checker” app to confirm your phone is compatible before purchasing.

Why Smartphone Creators in Pakistan Need an External Selfie Monitor
Every smartphone has two cameras — a high-quality rear camera and a lower-quality front-facing selfie camera. Most solo creators default to the front camera because they can see themselves in the screen. The image quality is noticeably worse: smaller sensor, weaker lens, less dynamic range, softer detail.

The VM1 changes this. By attaching a small monitor to the back of the phone, you can film with the rear camera while watching your framing on the VM1 screen in real time. The result is the sharp, detailed footage your rear camera produces — with the same ability to monitor yourself that the front camera setup provides.

This is how professional film sets work: the camera operator films while a director watches a monitor. The VM1 brings that same monitor-to-camera workflow to a solo smartphone creator setup that fits in a pocket.

Real-Time Framing Under Any Light
At 400 nits, the VM1 screen stays visible in bright outdoor light — at a park, on a rooftop, at an outdoor event — where a phone’s default screen brightness struggles against direct sunlight. Adjust sizing and brightness directly on the touchscreen to suit the environment without stopping to adjust phone settings.

MagSafe Magnetic Attachment
The included magnetic adapter ring attaches to the back of your phone and the VM1 snaps to it magnetically. No clamps, no cables across the back of the phone, no adhesive. The VM1 sits flush against the phone body and detaches in one pull when you’re done.

USB-C Accessory Port
A USB-C port on the side of the VM1 allows you to connect compatible accessories — wireless mic receivers, charging cables, and other USB-C devices — while the monitor is in use. For creators running a Hollyland LARK wireless mic receiver or Ulanzi A200 Mini alongside the VM1, this keeps the phone’s own USB-C port free or extends the connection chain.

Inverted and Mirror View Modes
The VM1 supports mirrored and original (non-mirrored) display modes. Mirror mode shows you a reflected view — the same as a selfie camera — so left/right orientation feels natural. Original mode shows the unflipped image as the camera captures it. Switch between them based on your preference for monitoring.