DJI

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base

2025

/ 100

From $2,099

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base wins by 3

DJI

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Sub-250 g · 4K60 HDR · 34 min

/ 100

From $759

Specdex verdict

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base lands at 96 and DJI Mini 4 Pro at 93. That puts DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base if…

✓Stabilized 4K+ video
✓Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
✓Compact folding chassis

Pick DJI Mini 4 Pro if…

✓Sub-250 g reg category
✓Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
✓4K60 HDR video

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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Camera

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base

Compared on the camera sub-score

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base leads on camera (96 vs 90).

Flight

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Compared on the flight sub-score

DJI Mini 4 Pro leads on flight (94 vs 88).

Value for money

DJI Mini 4 Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

DJI Mini 4 Pro more score per dollar ($759 vs $2,099).

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base 96

93 DJI Mini 4 Pro

Score breakdown

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base

camera 96

flight 88

stability 90

features 94

DJI Mini 4 Pro

camera 90

flight 94

stability 92

features 94

Specs side-by-side

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DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base versus DJI Mini 4 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec	DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base	DJI Mini 4 Pro
Release year	2025	—
Sensor	—	1/1.3″ CMOS
Video	—	4K60 HDR
Flight	—	34 min
Weight	—	249 g

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base

Pros

+Stabilized 4K+ video
+Obstacle sensing on modern SKUs
+Compact folding chassis

Cons

−Regulation varies by region
−Battery extras add up
−Weather-sensitive

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

FAQ: DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base vs DJI Mini 4 Pro

Which is better, DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base or DJI Mini 4 Pro? +

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base worth the price? +

At $2,099, DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in camera.

Is DJI Mini 4 Pro worth the price? +

At $759, DJI Mini 4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in flight.

Does DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base or DJI Mini 4 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.

Which is better for camera, DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base or DJI Mini 4 Pro? +

DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base — leads on camera (96 vs 90). Compared on the camera sub-score.

Which is better for flight, DJI Mavic 4 Pro · Base or DJI Mini 4 Pro? +

DJI Mini 4 Pro — leads on flight (94 vs 88). Compared on the flight sub-score.