Key Takeaways
1. The Osmo Mobile 8 shares many components and dimensions with the Osmo Mobile 7P, including a 215 mm extension bar and a 67 mm tripod.
2. Both models have identical folded dimensions of 190 x 95 x 46 mm and provide a 10-hour battery life with a 3,350 mAh battery.
3. The key new feature of the Osmo Mobile 8 is 360° horizontal panning support, which is not available in the Osmo Mobile 7P.
4. The Osmo Mobile 8 is priced at CNY 898 (~$125), a 28% increase from the MSRP of the Osmo Mobile 7P.
5. There are hints of a global release for the Osmo Mobile 8 in November, but details are not confirmed.
has introduced the Osmo Mobile 8 in China, while also hinting at the upcoming Neo 2 drone release in the same region. As we look forward to a worldwide launch, the Chinese product page outlines the distinctions between the Osmo Mobile 8 and the current Osmo Mobile 7P (currently priced at $129 on Amazon).
Overview of Features
To summarize, leaks before the official announcement suggested that the Osmo Mobile 8 shares many components with the Osmo Mobile 7P. This shouldn’t be surprising since DJI just released the Osmo Mobile 7P in February, alongside the Osmo Mobile 7. Now, DJI China has confirmed these similarities. For example, we learn that the Osmo Mobile 8 has the same dimensions, a 215 mm extension bar, and a 67 mm tripod as the Osmo Mobile 7P.
Dimensions and Battery Life
In the same vein, both the Osmo Mobile 7P and Osmo Mobile 8 have identical folded dimensions of 190 x 95 x 46 mm and 288 x 107 x 96 mm when unfolded. Additionally, the Osmo Mobile 8 keeps the 3,350 mAh (12.06 Wh) battery that the Osmo Mobile 7P has, providing a 10-hour official battery life. Nevertheless, DJI mentions that the Osmo Mobile 8 is 2g heavier than the Osmo Mobile 7P, weighing in at 370 g.
New Features and Pricing
From what we’ve gathered, the primary distinction between these two models is the 360° horizontal panning support available on the Osmo Mobile 8, which is absent in the Osmo Mobile 7P. DJI has also included an NFC chip to make smartphone pairing easier. The Osmo Mobile 8 is priced at CNY 898 (~$125), representing a 28% increase from the MSRP of the Osmo Mobile 7P. Therefore, it seems likely that the Osmo Mobile 8 will be priced higher than the $149 that DJI initially set for the Osmo Mobile 7P in the US. Unfortunately, there are only whispers about a potential global release of this new smartphone stabilizer in November.
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