TL;DR / At a Glance: The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 (launching April 16, 2026) is a 1-inch sensor gimbal camera featuring 107GB of internal storage, 14 stops of dynamic range, and ActiveTrack 7.0. A high-end Osmo Pocket 4 Pro is slated for a June 2026 release, featuring a dual-lens system for 3x optical zoom and native Spatial Video recording. While the standard model starts at ~RM2,350/$499, the Pro model is expected to exceed RM3,500/$699+.
The Shadow of the “Pro” Model
As the standard Osmo Pocket 4 prepares for its April 16 launch, a series of retail leaks from Barcelona have confirmed a second, more mysterious device: the Osmo Pocket 4 Pro. This has created a massive dilemma for the “Buy Smart” community. Is the standard model just a stop-gap for a much more powerful flagship?
Dual-Lens Architecture: 3x Optical Zoom
Leaked marketing materials suggest the Pro model features a significantly larger gimbal head housing two distinct lenses.
- The Wide: A standard 20mm equivalent for vlogging.
- The Tele: A dedicated lens offering 3x optical zoom. For travel cinematographers, this is the holy grail. No more digital crop that loses detail; we are talking about true focal length compression in a pocketable form factor.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vs. Pocket 4 Pro: The Spec War
| Feature | Osmo Pocket 4 (Standard) | Osmo Pocket 4 Pro (Leaked) |
| Launch Date | April 16, 2026 | June / July 2026 (Rumored) |
| Est. Price (MYR) | ~RM2,350 ($499) | ~RM3,200 – RM3,500 ($699+) |
| Lens System | Single 20mm f/2.0 | Dual-Lens (Wide + 3x Optical Zoom) |
| Max Resolution | 4K / 120fps (240fps Slo-mo) | 6K / 60fps (8K / 30fps Rumored) |
| Dynamic Range | 14 Stops | 15+ Stops (ProLog 2.0) |
| Internal Storage | 107GB (800MB/s) | 256GB (1,200MB/s) |
| Weight | 116g (35% lighter than P3) | ~195g (Larger Gimbal Head) |
| Battery Life | 200 Minutes | 160 Minutes (Higher Power Draw) |
| Special Feature | Built-in Fill Light | Spatial Video (for Vision Pro/Quest 4) |
| Audio | 4-Channel OsmoAudio | 4-Channel + XLR Adapter Support |
Spatial Video and the Apple Ecosystem
Another reason for the Pro model’s existence is Spatial Video. With the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 4 dominating the 2026 tech space, the dual-lens setup allows the Pocket 4 Pro to record 3D immersive video natively. If you are an early adopter of spatial computing, the standard single-lens Pocket 4 might feel obsolete the moment the Pro version drops.
Watch First, Buy Smart: The June Deadline
The slated release date for the Pro is late June 2026, with a price tag expected to hit the RM3,500 mark.
- Buy the Standard Now if: You need a reliable, lightweight vlogging tool today and don’t care about zoom or 3D video.
- Wait for the Pro if: You are a professional cinematographer or a tech enthusiast who wants the absolute ceiling of what a gimbal camera can do.
Image credit: Igor Barganov (X)
