Head-to-Head Comparison · 2026
Same weight. Same price. But the camera on the Mini 5 Pro is a genuine step up — here's when it actually matters.
The DJI Mini 4 Pro was one of DJI's most popular drones ever. The Mini 5 Pro is its direct replacement — and for once, DJI didn't raise the price. Both cost $759, both weigh under 250g (the magic number that keeps FAA registration simple for hobbyists), and both shoot beautiful footage. So what's actually different?
The short answer: the camera. The Mini 5 Pro gets a larger 1-inch sensor — the first time DJI has put a sensor this size into a sub-250g drone. Everything else is a refinement, not a revolution.
| Spec | Mini 4 Pro | Mini 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (standard) | $759 | $759 |
| Weight | 249g | 249.9g |
| Camera sensor | 1/1.3-inch | 1-inch (bigger = better) |
| Photos | 48MP | 50MP |
| Video | 4K/60fps, 4K/100fps slow-mo | 4K/60fps HDR, 4K/120fps slow-mo |
| Low-light | Good | Noticeably better |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional vision | Omnidirectional + front LiDAR |
| Flight time | 34 min (standard battery) | 36 min (standard battery) |
| Internal storage | None (microSD only) | 42GB built-in |
| Video transmission | DJI O4 (18km) | DJI O4+ (20km) |
| Gimbal rotation | Standard 3-axis | 225° roll (better for vertical video) |
| FPV / Goggles support | Yes (DJI Goggles 3) | No |
| Available on DJI US store | Yes (currently out of stock) | Not officially — buy at B&H |
The Mini 5 Pro's 1-inch sensor is the first of its kind in a sub-250g drone. In good daylight, both drones look nearly identical. The gap opens up as the light gets worse — at ISO 800 and above, the Mini 5 Pro holds detail in the shadows where the Mini 4 Pro gets noisy. If you ever shoot at golden hour, indoors, or in dim conditions, this matters.
Both drones have omnidirectional obstacle avoidance. The Mini 5 Pro adds a front-facing LiDAR sensor — the same technology used on the larger Air 3S — which works in very low light where cameras can't see obstacles. Useful if you fly in the dark or near trees at dusk.
The Mini 5 Pro has 42GB built-in. A small thing, but it saves you the day you forget your microSD card. The Mini 4 Pro has none.
The Mini 4 Pro works with DJI Goggles 3 and the RC Motion 3 controller for an FPV experience. The Mini 5 Pro does not currently support this. If FPV flying is something you care about, the Mini 4 Pro wins this one.
Worth knowing: the Mini 5 Pro is not officially listed on DJI's US website due to FCC rules affecting newer models. It launched before the December 2025 deadline and holds approval, so it's still legal to buy and fly in the US — but you'll need to get it through a retailer like B&H Photo rather than DJI directly.
Both drones are $759 for the standard package. Fly More Combos (with extra batteries and accessories) are also available.
→ Full DJI Drone Comparison Chart 2026
→ How to Buy a Drone (Beginner's Guide)
Affiliate disclosure: DJI Gear Portal participates in the B&H Photo affiliate program and the DJI affiliate program. If you purchase through our links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This does not affect our recommendations — we link to both options so you can choose where to buy.