– Vivo reportedly entering the handheld gimbal camera market, positioning to challenge DJI as the Osmo Pocket 4P tease surfaces at Cannes.
– Prototype features a 1/1.1-inch Sony LYT-901 200MP sensor, potentially enabling higher-res stills and lossless zoom beyond the Osmo Pocket 4.
– Vivo Pocket aimed for a late-2026 release with early access for content creators soon; expected premium build similar to Feiyu Pocket 4.
– Competitors: Oppo Fuyao expected late-2026; Insta360 Luna Pro (single-cam) and Luna Ultra (dual-cam with Leica) also in the pipeline.
A fresh leak from a reputable tipster suggests that smartphone-maker Vivo is preparing to enter the handheld gimbal camera market, long dominated by DJI’s Osmo Pocket series. The timing is key as it comes out just as DJI previewed the dual-cam Osmo Pocket 4P at the Cannes Film Festival.
Gimbal market heats up
Previously leaked in February 2026, Vivo’s current prototype features a large 1/1.1-inch Sony LYT-901 sensor with a 200MP resolution. This would be a significant departure from the current gimbal camera standards of 1-inch sensors with lower megapixel counts.
Sensor leadership signals a shift
By utilizing the LYT-901 (the same flagship sensor found in some of Vivo’s high-end phones) the “Vivo Pocket” might offer superior lossless zoom capabilities and high-res still photos that exceed the current 37MP output of the Osmo Pocket 4.
End of 2026 as a target
Vivo is aiming for a release at the end of 2026, while the leaked info indicates that the device is going to be handed to content creators for a test run as soon as next week. Powered by a powerful image processor, the Vivi Pocket is targeting DJI level of hardware quality, suggesting a premium build rather than a budget-friendly design (think: Feiyu Pocket 4).
Rivals enter the fray
That said, Vivo isn’t the only phone manufacturer eyeing the gimbal camera market. Reports have also surfaced regarding the alleged Oppo Fuyao, a gimbal camera expected to launch (you guessed it) in late 2026.
Other co launches
Meanwhile, we are anticipating the launch of the single-cam Insta360 Luna Pro and dual-cam Insta360 Luna Ultra. The latter was recently previewed at NAB, while leaked marketing images and retail packaging have confirmed a modular design and a dual-camera system co-engineered with Leica.
