Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+ Review (so far)

October 15, 2025 | Mark Goldstein |

Introduction

Announced in October 2025, the Instax Mini LiPlay+ is the latest hybrid instant film and digital camera from Fujifilm.

It pairs a digital camera with a built-in Instax Mini printer and also introduces a selfie camera for the first time ever on an Instax camera.

You can also use the LiPlay+ to print images from your smartphone (or indeed any image file found on your smartphone) and capture and share 3-second audio clips using a QR code printed onto the image. 

The new instax Sound Album feature turns adventures into custom animated videos with sound, vibrant backgrounds and standout music.

The new layered photo mode takes advantage of the front and rear cameras so images appear with one in the foreground and one in the background.

Inside the instax LiPlay+ is a 1/5-inch CMOS sensor which is capable of producing digital images of 2560x1920 pixels (4.9 megapixels).

The main front-facing lens offer a 28mm equivalent focal length with an f/2 aperture while the rear-facing selfie camera offers a slightly wider 23mm focal length and an f/2.2 aperture.

Using the LiPlay+ is pretty much entirely automatic for both exposure and flash control, with a number of different effects which can be utilised for those who would like to get a bit creative and either 2 or 10 second timers.

The camera uses Instax Mini film which is available to buy in a few different varieties. The new instax mini Soft Glitter instant film with gold accents and soothing hues was released at the same time as the LiPlay+ priced at £8.99.

The free, downloadable instax mini LiPlay+ smartphone app allows you to capture images remotely via a Bluetooth connection and print photos from a connected smartphone, as well as add frames, sticker icons or overlay text.

The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+ camera is is available in two different colours - Sand Beige and Midnight Blue - priced at £189.99 / $234.95 in the UK and USA respectively. A matching case is available for £29.99.

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Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12

The Instax Mini 12 is Fujifilm's new entry-level instant film camera for beginners Now featuring automatic flash control, a close-up mode with parallax correction and a refreshed bubble design, is this the best introduction to the world of instant photography? Read our Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 review to find out...

Fujifilm Instax Mini 40

The Instax Mini 40 is a classic, retro-inspired entry-point into the world of instant film photography. Featuring auto-exposure and a built-in 'selfie' lens setting, is it worth the asking price of $99 / £89? Read our in-depth Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 review to find out...

Fujifilm Instax Mini 99

The Instax Mini 99 is Fujifilm's new instant film camera for discerning photographers. Is this the best Instax camera that Fujifilm have ever made? Read our Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 review to find out...

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo

The new Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo combines a digital camera with an Instax printer to enable you to take photos and make instant prints from the same device. It also offers the ability to print images from your smartphone onto the Instax Mini film. Read our in-depth Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo review, complete with downloadable sample images, to find out if it's worth the £174.99 / S199.99 asking price...

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay

The new Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay pairs a digital camera with an Instax mini printer to enable you to take photos and make instant prints. It also offers the ability to record sound clips for the first time on an Instax. Read our in-depth Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay review, complete with downloadable sample images, to find out if this is the best ever Instax device...

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1

The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 is the latest instant camera to use the square Instax film format. Simpler to use and more stylish than the SQ6, is this the best square-format instant camera on the market? Find out now by reading our Instax SQ1 review...

Fujifilm X half

Blending old and new, film and digital, the innovative X half from Fujifilm is a camera like no other before it - but is it any good? Find out now by reading our in-depth Fuji X-half review complete with full-size sample photos and videos.

Review Roundup

Reviews of the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+ from around the web.

digitalcameraworld.com »

The Instax Mini LiPlay+ is a digital camera that still spits out instant film prints. The 4.9MP images won't be better than a smartphone, but the LiPlay+ is a compact camera that's fun to use and packed with lo-fi retro charm. Annoyingly, the camera can only transfer images to the app if they've already been printed – which feels counterintuitive. Ultimately, the LiPlay+ is everything I expected and well done – but I prefer the Instax Mini Evo, which is about the same price.
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Specifications

Film

  • Film - Fujifilm Instant Colour Film "instax™ mini" (separately available)
  • Film Size - 86mm x 54mm Picture Size 62mm x 46mm
  • Film Developing Time - Approximately 90 seconds (Varies depending on the ambient temperature)

Storage

  • Storage media - Internal memory, microSD/microSDHC memory card (sold separately)
  • Storage capacity - Approximately 45 images in internal memory, approximately 850 images per 1GB in micro SD/micro SDHC memory card (sold separately)
  • File system - DCF compliant Exif Version 2.3

Lens

  • Main camera focal length - f = 28 mm (35 mm film equivalent)
  • Main camera focus range - 10 cm to ∞
  • Selfie camera focal length - f = 28 mm (35 mm film equivalent)
  • Selfie camera focus range - 41 cm to ∞

Printing Specs

  • Printing solution - 12.5 dots/mm (318 dpi, 80 μm dot pitch)
  • Print gradation - RGB gradation of 256 colours
  • Printable image format - JPEG images taken on this unit and JPEG, PNG, HEIF images stored in the smartphone
  • Printing time - Approximately 13 seconds
  • Printing function - Images in the internal memory and images in the memory card can be printed
  • Reprint - Reprint is possible for images stored in print history (up to 50)

Battery Specs

  • Battery - Lithium ion battery (internal type: not removable)
  • Charging function - Built-in battery
  • External interface - USB Type-C (for charging only)
  • Printing capacity - Approximately 100 prints (from when the battery is charged fully). The number of prints depends on the usage conditions.
  • Charging time - Approximately 2 to 3 hours. Charging time depends on the temperature.

Exposure

  • Shutter Speed - 1/4 second to 1/8000 second (automatic switching)
  • Main camera aperture - F2.0
  • Selfie camera aperture - F2.2
  • Sensitivity - ISO 100 to 1600 (automatic switching)
  • Exposure control - Programmed AE
  • Metering - TTL 256 split metering, multi metering

Sensor

  • Image sensor - 1/5 type CMOS primary colour filter
  • Effective pixels - 2560 × 1920 pixels

Accessories

  • Hand strap
  • USB Type-C Cable
  • User's guide

Flash

  • Auto flash/Forced flash/Suppressed flash (main camera only)
  • Effective range: Approximately 50 cm to 1.5 m

Dimensions

  • 83.3 mm × 123.5 mm × 38 mm (including the lens parts)
  • Approximately 265 g in weight (excluding film pack, micro SD card, hand strap)

LCD Screen

  • 3.0-inch TFT colour LCD monitor
  • Pixel count: Approximately 920,000 dots

Self-timer

  • Approximately 2 seconds / approximately 10 seconds

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