DJI Mavic 4 Pro
4/3 · Triple cam · 51-min flight
DJI Mini 5 Pro
1″ CMOS · 50 MP · 4K 120 · 249.9 g
DJI Mavic 4 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Mavic 4 Pro lands at 96 and DJI Mini 5 Pro at 93. That puts DJI Mavic 4 Pro ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick DJI Mavic 4 Pro if…
- ✓4/3 Hasselblad main camera
- ✓Triple-cam (0.5×/1×/3×)
- ✓51-min flight time
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
DJI Mini 5 ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
DJI Mini 5 Pro more score per dollar ($799 vs $2,099).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DJI Mavic 4 Pro | DJI Mini 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 4/3 CMOS main + 1/1.3″ tele + 1/1.5″ UW | 1″ CMOS, 50 MP effective (8192×6144) |
| Video | 6K/50 HDR | 4K up to 120 fps · H.264 / H.265 |
| Flight | 51 min | — |
| Range | O4+ ~30 km | — |
| Photo burst | — | 3 / 5 frames at 50 MP |
| Weight | — | 249.9 g (±4 g) |
| Wind resistance | — | 12 m/s |
| Transmission range (FCC) | — | Up to 20 km |
| Battery | — | 36 min standard / 52 min Plus |
DJI Mavic 4 Pro
- +4/3 Hasselblad main camera
- +Triple-cam (0.5×/1×/3×)
- +51-min flight time
- −US retail availability limited
- −Big compared to Mini
- −Expensive
DJI Mini 5 Pro
- +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
- −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 Mavic 4 Pro vs DJI Mini 5 Pro
Which is better, DJI Mavic 4 Pro or DJI Mini 5 Pro? +
DJI Mavic 4 Pro scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is DJI Mavic 4 Pro worth the price? +
At $2,099, DJI Mavic 4 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in camera.
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 Mavic 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.
Which is the better value, DJI Mavic 4 Pro or DJI Mini 5 Pro? +
DJI Mini 5 Pro — more score per dollar ($799 vs $2,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.