The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is on every vlogger's radar, but there's no official word yet. The web is talking about Hasselblad color science, a 1-inch sensor, 4K at 240 frames per second, a larger 2.5-inch display, ActiveTrack 7.0, and longer battery life. The timeline? "Fall 2025" to "early 2027." Below, we separate the wheat from the chaff and explain what we actually know and what we don't.
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is like a Swiss army knife for solo creators: a tiny handle, stabilized frame and less technical “tretting” in the field. Logically, the internet is already drawing the next part – the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 – with the same zeal with which it draws futuristic concept phones. But rumors are not the same as facts. Let's see what's true, what's probable and where desires are stronger than physics.
What we know for sure (basics from Pocket 3)
To understand expectations, we need to know the starting point. DJI Osmo Pocket 3 brought a 1-inch sensor, 4K/120, 10-bit D-Log M/HLG, 2-inch vari-angle OLED, ActiveTrack 6.0 and Creator Combo on October 25, 2023 DJI Mic 2This is the level beyond which Pocket 4 has to prove itself.
Connection DJI–Hasselblad not from yesterday: DJI is in Hasselblad entered as a minority investor in 2015, with reports of a majority stake later emerging (without official confirmation). In 2025, DJI officially launched DJI Mavic 4 Pro with a Hasselblad camera and 360-degree “Infinity” gimbal (though no US market at launch). This suggests the collaboration is alive – but it doesn’t say whether Hasselblad’s name will also be on the Pocket.
Rumor: Wish Package for DJI Pocket 4
Online blogs and videos (with some more credible, but mostly speculative sources) list the following: 1-inch CMOS with ~12 MP and Hasselblad color science, 4K at 240 fps, 3K/120 for vertical videos, 10-bit color, D-Log M and HDR, brighter 2.5-inch screen, improved stabilization (gimbal + EIS), ActiveTrack 7.0, ~190 g weight, faster charging and a rich Creator Combo (microphone, ND filters, water case, battery grip, etc.). All of this remains informal.
Rumor table (unconfirmed): DJI Osmo Pocket 4
| Property | Rumors |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1″ CMOS, ~12 MP, Hasselblad color |
| Video | 4K/240 fps; 3K/120 (vertical); 10‑bit D‑Log M/HLG |
| Screen | 2.5″ brighter, faster touch |
| Stabilization | 3-axis gimbal + improved EIS |
| Tracking | ActiveTrack 7.0 (AI improvements) |
| Mass | ~190g |
| Power supply | Longer runtime, ~25 min to full (rumored) |
| Accessories | Creator Combo: wireless mic, ND, wide/tele, battery grip, case |
4K at 240 fps: physics, thermals and skepticism
Yes, 4K/240 sounds amazing. But the Pocket 3 already uses a cropped “slow-motion” mode for 4K/120, and a 1-inch sensor requires a lot of readout, processing, and heat dissipation. In the pocket camera segment, 4K/240 would require aggressive cropping, reduced quality, or massive cooling. Short lesson: possible, but unlikely without compromise. For now, this is mainly claimed by channels with a “leaks & hype” aesthetic; there is no real confirmation.
Release date: 2025, 2026 or 2027?
This is where the most chaos occurs. Some blogs mention autumn 2025 (even September/October), others bet on “late 2026 or early 2027”, referring to the roughly three-year rhythm of Pocket 2 → Pocket 3. The problem: to date (August 10, 2025) there are no official hints from DJI and no Pocket‑specific FCC filing has been detected – which followed shortly before the launch of the Pocket 3. In the meantime, two other Osmo products have appeared in the FCC (Osmo 360, Osmo Nano), but Pocket 4 is not (yet) visible on the horizon. This usually means that the launch is not just around the corner. Although after October, 2 years have passed since the previous version.
Rhythm context: Pocket 1 (2018), Pocket 2 (2020) and Pocket 3 (2023) show that DJI does not adhere to a strict two- or three-year cycle – rather “when there is enough progress”. Therefore, late 2026 or 2027 are quite realistic, while 2025 remains an optimistic option without a solid track record in the regulatory bases.
Hasselblad on Pocket: branding or technology?
The DJI-Hasselblad collaboration is real and freshly confirmed in drones (Mavic 4 Pro). But that doesn't mean the Pocket 4 will carry the Hasselblad badge - it could be "only" about color science (HNCS) and tonemapping, not co-branded optics. DJI has been tight-lipped about ownership/participation in the past, so the name on the Pocket 4's body remains pure speculation.
What is likely, what is less likely
Probably: further autofocus and tracking improvements (ActiveTrack 7.0 as an evolution), a brighter display, better thermal management, even better integration with Mic 2/Mic Mini and LightCut/Mimo. These are natural iterations on the already existing Pocket 3 lineup.
Less likely: “pure” 4K/240 without heavy cropping or thermal compromises; a significantly larger 1″ sensor in the same housing; full weather resistance (IP‑rating) without increasing dimensions. These things require more space and power than the Pocket platform currently offers.
A mini guide to reading leaks wisely
- Look for regulatory traces. FCC/CE filings often precede launch by a few weeks. If they are not there, launch is probably a long way off.
- Compare with the official limits of the previous generation. The Pocket 3 is a reference: 1″ sensor, 4K/120, 10-bit, 2″ screen, ActiveTrack 6.0. Everything above that requires a “how to” explanation.
- It separates the Hasselblad “logo” from the Hasselblad “color science”. Collaboration exists, but branding on the case is not a given.
Rumor Summary (August 2025)
- Camera: 1″ CMOS ~12 MP with Hasselblad color science (unconfirmed).
- Video: 4K/240 (very ambitious, be skeptical), 3K/120 vertical, 10-bit D-Log M/HLG.
- Display: 2.5″ brighter OLED (unconfirmed).
- Stabilization & AI: improved gimbal + EIS, ActiveTrack 7.0 (logical evolution, no evidence).
- Date: range from late 2025 to early 2027; currently no FCC track for Pocket 4.
What to do as a creator today
If you need to shoot today, the Pocket 3 remains a safe choice: 1″ sensor, 4K/120, 10-bit, solid autonomy with the Battery Handle, and good audio with Mic 2. If you can wait, follow DJI's regulatory databases and official channels - those dry PDF/HTML "filings" are often the most reliable predictors.
Conclusion: less fog, more cameras
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 will likely bring evolutionary improvements – faster AF/tracking, a brighter screen, better thermal management, and an even tighter connection to DJI’s microphones and apps. But right now, the biggest “leak” isn’t the YouTube videos, but the lack of regulatory footprints. Along with evidence of DJI’s live collaboration–Hasselblad (seen with the Mavic 4 Pro) this gives reason for optimism – but not for hasty conclusions.