Vloggers and tech enthusiasts all around swear by DJI’s Pocket line of gimbal cameras, and with good reason. Rumors have been abuzz with leaks for some time now regarding the upcoming new Pocket 4 model, now that the existing Pocket 3 will be three years old later this year.
Previous leaks have hinted at a dual-lens design with a secondary zoom camera, which is similar to the recent Insta360 leak and, more importantly, the dual camera system on some of DJI’s drones. However, this latest leaked short hands-on video shows a very familiar design with a single lens, but still a few notable changes here and there. That dual-lens design may yet become a reality in the form of the Pocket 4 Pro. Compared to the current Pocket 3 (which coincidentally is in front of us), the alleged Pocket 4 appears to have a longer stem, a mysterious “C” button, and a zoom button. The flip-action display looks unchanged, and the overall gimbal setup on top also looks unchanged. Crucially though, there appears to be an LED light fitted to one of the gimbal joints, and as far as we know, there is no such accessory available for the current Pocket 3. Especially not one that appears to be official, with “OSMO” written on the back. Of course, there are other encouraging things to note regarding the authenticity of the video, like the “Pocket 4” text on the side of the unit.
The source of the video is a site called “thenewcamera.com” and reportedly, the video was captured inside a DJI-authorized store in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, when a man came into the store carrying a Pocket 4. It’s a far-fetched story, but it wouldn’t be the first time early footage of unannounced DJI technology has come out of Malaysia.
Anyway, unfortunately, the video only focuses briefly on the software side of the video camera. The overall UX seems mostly unchanged and familiar. However, we get to see a new “SuperPhoto” 33MP mode for photos. The first Amazon Denmark listing for the unannounced Pocket 4 suggests it will retain the 1-inch camera sensor, but go beyond the Pocket 3’s capturing capabilities and offer 4K@240fps instead of the current 4K@120fps limit. Perhaps a larger battery is also in the cards, which pairs well with the taller stem. The Amazon listing also suggests a retail price between $550 and $700, depending on which bundle you get. Buyers in Asia and Europe can probably expect the same. Unfortunately, the price is likely higher in the US due to tariffs, and that’s assuming DJI can sell the Pocket 4 in the US as well, or it would fall under the “foreign-made drone” restriction.