This article explains how to create and view iPhone slideshows. Instructions apply to the iOS 12 version of the Photos app.
How to Make a Slideshow Video on Your iPhone [2 Minutes with Music]
Photo slideshows used to consist of carousels of slides and a projector. Not anymore, at least not if you have an iPhone or iPod touch. The Photos app in iOS has a feature that lets you turn images from your photo library into a slideshow. You can even display your photos on an HDTV.
To create a slideshow on your iPhone, follow these steps:
Open Photos and choose an album.