DJI
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Sub-250 g · 4K60 HDR · 34 min
93
/ 100
From $759
VS
DJI
DJI Mini 5 Pro
1″ CMOS · 50 MP · 4K 120 · 249.9 g
93
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Mini 4 Pro lands at 93 and DJI Mini 5 Pro at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick DJI Mini 4 Pro if…
- ✓Sub-250 g reg category
- ✓Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
- ✓4K60 HDR video
Pick DJI Mini 5 Pro if…
- ✓1-inch 50 MP CMOS in a sub-250 g body
- ✓4K up to 120 fps with H.265 10-bit
- ✓52 min flight with Plus battery
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testValue for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
DJI Mini 4 Pro 93
vs 93 DJI Mini 5 Pro
Score breakdown
DJI Mini 4 Pro
93 camera 90
flight 94
stability 92
features 94
sensor 0
video 0
range 0
portability 0
value 0
DJI Mini 5 Pro
93 camera 0
flight 0
stability 0
features 0
sensor 94
video 95
range 92
portability 100
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DJI Mini 4 Pro | DJI Mini 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/1.3″ CMOS | 1″ CMOS, 50 MP effective (8192×6144) |
| Video | 4K60 HDR | 4K up to 120 fps · H.264 / H.265 |
| Flight | 34 min | — |
| Weight | ▲ 249 g | 249.9 g (±4 g) |
| Photo burst | — | 3 / 5 frames at 50 MP |
| Wind resistance | — | 12 m/s |
| Transmission range (FCC) | — | Up to 20 km |
| Battery | — | 36 min standard / 52 min Plus |
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Pros
- +Sub-250 g reg category
- +Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
- +4K60 HDR video
Cons
- −Small sensor vs Mavic
- −Wind-sensitive
- −No triple cam
DJI Mini 5 Pro
Pros
- +1-inch 50 MP CMOS in a sub-250 g body
- +4K up to 120 fps with H.265 10-bit
- +52 min flight with Plus battery
Cons
- −Premium price for the Mini tier
- −12 m/s wind resistance trails Air 3S
- −Sub-250 g class means no rear-prop guards
FAQ: DJI Mini 4 Pro vs DJI Mini 5 Pro
Which is better, DJI Mini 4 Pro or DJI Mini 5 Pro? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is DJI Mini 4 Pro worth the price? +
At $759, DJI Mini 4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in flight.
Is DJI Mini 5 Pro worth the price? +
At $799, DJI Mini 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in portability.
Does DJI Mini 4 Pro or DJI Mini 5 Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.