DJI teases April 16 launch, leaked image hints at Osmo Pocket 4

A leaked image posted by Igor Bogdanov on X showed an unseen person holding two versions of a handheld stabilized camera, including what is rumored to be a pro model of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4. DJI has since teased an announcement for April 16, and the teaser appears to line up with the new Pocket camera that has been circulating through months of rumors and speculation.

DJI has not officially confirmed the product name, but the timing has sharpened attention on what could become the company’s next key move in the creator-camera market. The Verge said the teaser appears to point to the leaked Osmo Pocket 4, adding to the expectation that DJI will unveil the latest version of its pocket-sized stabilizer camera on April 16. If the dual-lens pro version is real, it would suggest DJI is preparing a more ambitious split between standard and premium models rather than a single successor to the current lineup.

That strategy would build on the success of the Osmo Pocket 3, which DJI officially launched on October 25, 2023. DJI says the camera features a 1-inch CMOS sensor, a 2-inch rotatable touchscreen, three-axis mechanical stabilization and 4K/120fps video. DJI lists the Osmo Pocket 3 at $499, a price that helped place it squarely in the serious creator category rather than the casual gadget aisle.

The Pocket 3 also marked a major step up from the original Osmo Pocket and the Pocket 2, according to DJI’s own comparison page. That gap matters because it explains why any new Pocket announcement draws unusual interest from vloggers, mobile video creators and other users who want cinematic flexibility in a device that still fits in a pocket. The Verge has previously called the Osmo Pocket 3 a baby steadicam, a description that captures why the product has resonated with creators who want smooth, stabilized footage without hauling a larger camera rig.

A dual-lens pro model would signal that DJI sees room to push even further upmarket. Instead of treating pocket cameras as simple point-and-shoot tools, DJI appears to be testing how much premium hardware and specialization mobile-first creators will support. In a market where creators increasingly expect larger sensors, better stabilization and more shooting flexibility from compact devices, the next Pocket launch could say as much about where creator gear is heading as it does about the camera itself.