Getting great video from an older iPhone

By Con, founder of Music Wide Selfie · Updated 22 October 2026

Short answerGood light matters more than a new phone. Use the back camera where possible, record at 1080p or 4K at 30 fps, keep the lens clean, film in daylight, free up storage, and use a stand and an external mic.

Biggest gains

Daylight from a window.
The back camera.
A stand.
A mic or AirPods.

Settings

1080p or 4K at 30 fps balances quality, heat and storage on older models.

Keep it healthy

Free storage.
Update iOS if your model is supported.
Avoid filming while charging in the heat.

Know your limits

Older models may lack Night mode on the front camera, Cinematic mode or dual-camera recording. Plan around them.

Questions

Will Music Wide Selfie support older iPhones?

The plan is to support a wide range and only show features each phone can do.

About Music Wide Selfie

An iPhone camera app for people who film themselves, coming soon to the App Store. One email when it launches.

One email when the app is ready. Nothing else.