DJI Osmo Pocket 4: Specs, Price & US Availability

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is here. After months of FCC filings, leaked packaging photos, and supply-chain whispers, DJI made it official on April 16, 2026 — confirming the full Pocket 4 specs and pricing. The upgrade over the Pocket 3 is substantial: a true 1-inch sensor, 4K/240fps video (up from the Pocket 3's 120fps), a 35% weight reduction, and a battery rated for up to four hours of continuous recording.

There's a major catch for American buyers, though: the Pocket 4 is not available in the US. It became the first DJI product to be formally blocked under the FCC's Covered List designation. We cover that in full below.

Here's the complete breakdown — confirmed specs, pricing tiers, the new Pocket 4 Pro, what's changed from the Pocket 3, and whether it's worth your money.

DJI Pocket 4 Launch Date

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 launched on April 16, 2026, with retail availability rolling out from around April 20 in supported markets. DJI announced it directly — there's no longer any guesswork about the date, the specs, or the price.

For US buyers, however, the Pocket 4 is not on sale. Despite being a camera rather than a drone, it has been caught by the same FCC Covered List restrictions affecting DJI's wireless products — and it's the first DJI device to be formally denied US market entry as a result. See our US availability guide for the full picture, and the US Availability section below.

DJI Pocket 4 Full Specs

The confirmed specs represent a generational upgrade from the Pocket 3 in nearly every category:

What's New in the Pocket 4

While the spec table tells the story in numbers, here's what actually matters for creators:

1-Inch Sensor (Up from 1/1.7")

The jump from 1/1.7-inch to a full 1-inch sensor is the headline upgrade. A larger sensor captures more light, which translates directly to better low-light performance, shallower depth of field, and wider dynamic range. DJI claims up to 14 stops of dynamic range — a figure that puts the Pocket 4 in the same ballpark as cinema cameras costing ten times more.

Combined with 10-bit D-Log color science, this makes the Pocket 4 a serious tool for color grading, not just a vlogging gadget. The Pocket 3 already shot 10-bit D-Log, but the larger sensor gives the profile more data to work with.

4K/240fps Slow Motion

The headline video upgrade is frame rate: the Pocket 4 now records 4K at up to 240fps, double the Pocket 3's 120fps ceiling, enabling up to 10x slow motion in 4K. It keeps the same 20mm-equivalent f/2.0 lens as the Pocket 3, but the larger sensor and faster readout mean every frame carries more image quality.

35% Lighter: 116g vs 179g

This is the spec that surprised everyone. The Pocket 4 reportedly weighs just 116 grams — 63 grams lighter than the Pocket 3's 179g. For a pocketable device you carry every day, that kind of weight reduction is immediately noticeable. DJI appears to have achieved this through material changes and a more efficient internal layout, despite fitting a larger sensor and bigger battery inside.

200-Minute Battery Life

The battery jumps from 1,300 mAh to 1,545 mAh, and DJI claims roughly 200 minutes of recording time — up from the Pocket 3's 166 minutes. Whether real-world usage matches that figure depends on resolution, screen brightness, and ActiveTrack usage, but even 80% of that claim would be excellent for a device this size.

107GB Internal Storage

The Pocket 3 had zero internal storage — you needed a microSD card out of the box. The Pocket 4 ships with 107GB built-in and supports microSD expansion. At 4K/120fps, 107GB fills up fast (roughly 45–60 minutes at max bitrate), but having internal storage as a safety net is a welcome change. Transfer speeds up to 800 MB/s should make offloading fast via USB-C.

ActiveTrack 7.0 and Built-in LED

ActiveTrack 7.0 promises improved subject tracking in crowded and complex scenes — useful for street shooting, events, and vlog-style walking content. The addition of a built-in LED light is a small but practical upgrade for indoor and low-light creators who need fill lighting without carrying extra gear.

DJI Pocket 4 vs Pocket 3: Full Comparison

If you already own a Pocket 3, here's how the two models compare side by side:

The Pocket 4 wins in every measurable category — bigger sensor, double the slow-motion frame rate, longer battery, lighter body, built-in storage, faster transfer, and better tracking — at a slightly lower launch price than the Pocket 3. The one real caveat isn't a spec at all: US buyers can't legally purchase it.

DJI Pocket 4 Pricing

DJI confirmed the following pricing tiers at launch:

At $499 for the base model, the Pocket 4 launched slightly below the Pocket 3's $519 price — an aggressive move that lets DJI clear remaining Pocket 3 inventory while setting a compelling entry point. The catch, again, is availability: these are global prices, and the Pocket 4 is not sold through US channels. The Buyer's Guide covers the workarounds and in-stock alternatives for US creators.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Pro (4P)

DJI revealed the Osmo Pocket 4 Pro (branded the Osmo Pocket 4P) on May 14, 2026 at the Cannes Film Festival — the first Pocket-line camera with a dual-lens design, positioned as a cinema-tier handheld. Confirmed features include:

• Dual-camera system: a 20mm-equivalent f/2.0 1-inch main sensor plus a 3x optical telephoto (70mm equivalent) on a smaller 1/1.5-inch sensor
• Variable aperture on the telephoto lens (roughly f/1.7–f/2.8)
• 3x optical zoom — true optical reach, not just a digital crop
• ActiveTrack 7.0 for tracking faces, vehicles, and animals
• 10-bit D-Log2 for professional color grading

Crucially, DJI's launch announcement held back full specs, configurations, pricing, and US availability. Pre-launch chatter pegged the Pro around the $700 mark (roughly a $200 step up over the standard model), but there is no official US price as of mid-June 2026. And like the standard Pocket 4, the Pro is blocked from US sale under the FCC Covered List — there's speculation DJI may eventually route these to the US under different "Muse" branding, but nothing is confirmed.

If you primarily shoot in good light and don't need optical zoom, the standard Pocket 4 is the better value. If a dual-camera system with real telephoto reach matters to your workflow, the Pro is the one to watch — assuming you can get one. We're tracking the Pro on our Pocket 4 hub page and will update as official pricing and availability land.

Should You Upgrade from the Pocket 3?

The Pocket 3 was already an excellent camera. Whether the Pocket 4 is worth the upgrade depends on your priorities:

Upgrade if you:

• Shoot frequently in low light — the 1-inch sensor is a substantial improvement
• Need built-in storage — 107GB means you're never caught without a microSD
• Want a lighter everyday carry — 63g less makes a noticeable difference in a pocket
• Transfer large files regularly — 800 MB/s vs ~100 MB/s is an 8x speed boost

Skip if you:

• Primarily shoot 4K/30fps in good lighting — the Pocket 3 already handles this well
• Don't need internal storage — you always carry microSD cards
• Want the Pro — its dual-camera system with 3x optical zoom is now official (though also US-blocked)
• Live in the US — the Pocket 4 is not legally sold here (see below)

US Availability: Blocked by the FCC Covered List

This is the Pocket 4's defining story for American buyers. Even though it's a camera rather than a drone, the Pocket 4 is not legally available in the United States — and it became the first DJI product formally denied US market entry as a direct consequence of DJI's placement on the FCC's Covered List.

The FCC added DJI to its Covered List — a designation for companies deemed to pose a national security risk — which means new DJI devices face major hurdles getting the wireless authorization required to be marketed and distributed in the US. The Pocket 4 missed that authorization window, so it can't be sold through DJI.com, Amazon, B&H Photo, or Best Buy stateside. Unlike some earlier situations, even third-party importers can't legally bring it in, because non-compliant wireless devices face customs and distribution barriers.

DJI is challenging its Covered List inclusion in court, but for now there is no US sales channel and no confirmed timeline. The same block applies to the Osmo Pocket 4 Pro. For the broader regulatory picture and what is actually buyable in the US right now, see our US availability guide.

How We Track This

DJI Rumors tracks product launches through a combination of FCC filings, supply-chain contacts, retail materials, and firmware analysis. We flagged the Pocket 4 FCC registration in our 2026 product tracker long before launch, and have updated this article to reflect DJI's official April 16 announcement. Specs and pricing here are confirmed; where details remain unannounced — such as final US pricing for the Pocket 4 Pro — we say so explicitly rather than passing rumor as fact.

FAQ

When did the DJI Pocket 4 come out?

DJI launched the Osmo Pocket 4 on April 16, 2026, with retail availability rolling out from around April 20 in supported markets.

How much does the DJI Pocket 4 cost?

The standard Pocket 4 is $499 and the Creator Combo runs $649–$749. These are global prices — the Pocket 4 is not sold through US channels.

Is the DJI Pocket 4 better than the Pocket 3?

Yes, by a significant margin. The Pocket 4 upgrades the sensor from 1/1.7-inch to 1-inch, doubles the slow-motion frame rate to 4K/240fps, adds 107GB internal storage, reduces weight by 35%, extends battery life to roughly four hours, and adds a built-in LED light — all at a slightly lower price than the Pocket 3.

Should I get the DJI Pocket 4 Pro instead?

The Osmo Pocket 4 Pro (4P) was revealed May 14, 2026 at Cannes with a dual-camera system — a 1-inch main sensor plus a 3x optical telephoto on a 1/1.5-inch sensor — ActiveTrack 7.0, and 10-bit D-Log2. If you need real optical zoom and a dual-lens setup, it's the one to watch, but it has no official US price and is also US-blocked. For most creators, the standard Pocket 4 offers excellent value.

Is the DJI Pocket 4 available in the US?

No. Despite being a camera rather than a drone, the Pocket 4 was caught by the FCC Covered List and is the first DJI product formally blocked from US sale. It is not available through Amazon, B&H Photo, Best Buy, or DJI.com in the US, and even third-party importers cannot legally sell it.