Vloggers and tech enthusiasts everywhere swear by DJI’s Pocket line of gimbal cameras, and for good reason. Rumors have been circulating for some time now with leaks of an upcoming new Pocket 4 model, now that the current Pocket 3 will be three years old towards the end of this year.
Previous leaks have hinted at a dual-lens design with a secondary zoom camera, similar to a recent Insta360 leak and, more importantly, dual-camera systems on some DJI drones. However, this latest short leaked hands-on video shows a very familiar design with a single lens, but still features some notable changes here and there. That dual-lens design could yet become a reality as the Pocket 4 Pro. Compared to the current Pocket 3 (which coincidentally we have in front of us), the rumored Pocket 4 appears to have a longer stem, also a mysterious “C” button, and what appears to be a zoom button. The flip-action display appears unchanged, as does the overall gimbal setup on top. However, crucially, there’s what appears to be an LED light attached to one of the gimbals, and as far as we know, there’s no such accessory available for the current Pocket 3. Especially none that look official, with “OSMO” written on the back. Of course, there are other encouraging things to note regarding the video’s authenticity, such as the “POCKET 4” text on the side of the drive.
The source of the video is a site called “thenewcamera.com,” and supposedly, the video itself was captured inside a DJI-authorized store in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after a person just walked into the store carrying a Pocket 4. It’s a pretty far-fetched story, but it wouldn’t be the first time that unannounced early DJI tech footage has come out of Malaysia.
In any case, unfortunately, the video only briefly focuses on the software side of the camera. The overall UX seems mostly unchanged and familiar. However, we can see a new 33MP “SuperPhoto” mode for photos. An earlier Amazon Denmark listing for the unannounced Pocket 4 suggested that it will retain a 1-inch camera sensor, but will go beyond the Pocket 3’s capture capabilities and offer 4K at 240fps instead of the current limit of 4K at 120fps. Perhaps a larger battery is also planned, which coincides well with the taller stem. The Amazon listing also suggests a retail price of between $550 and $700, depending on the package purchased. This is what buyers in Asia and Europe can probably expect. Unfortunately, the price will most likely be higher in the US due to tariffs, and that’s assuming DJI can even sell the Pocket 4 in the US, or that it falls under the “foreign-made drones” ban.
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