DJI
DJI Mini 3
2022
82
/ 100
From $469
VS
DJI Mini 4 Pro wins by 11
DJI
DJI Mini 4 Pro
Sub-250 g · 4K60 HDR · 34 min
93
/ 100
From $759
Specdex verdict
DJI Mini 4 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DJI Mini 3 lands at 82 and DJI Mini 4 Pro at 93. That puts DJI Mini 4 Pro ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick DJI Mini 3 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
DJI Mini 3 82
vs 93 DJI Mini 4 Pro
Score breakdown
DJI Mini 3
82 camera 82
flight 88
stability 90
features 80
DJI Mini 4 Pro
93 camera 90
flight 94
stability 92
features 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DJI Mini 3 | DJI Mini 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Sensor | — | 1/1.3″ CMOS |
| Video | — | 4K60 HDR |
| Flight | — | 34 min |
| Weight | — | 249 g |
DJI Mini 3
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 Mini 3 vs DJI Mini 4 Pro
Which is better, DJI Mini 3 or DJI Mini 4 Pro? +
DJI Mini 4 Pro scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is DJI Mini 3 worth the price? +
At $469, DJI Mini 3 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in stability.
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 Mini 3 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.