DJI has officially unveiled its latest smartphone gimbal — the Osmo Mobile 8 — designed for creators, vloggers, and smartphone filmmakers who want cinematic stability without heavy gear. The new Osmo Mobile 8 refines DJI’s award-winning handheld stabilizer series with an upgraded motor, improved ActiveTrack 7.0, better ergonomics, and a long-lasting battery.
Design and Build: Compact, Foldable, and Ready to Go
The DJI Osmo Mobile 8 continues the brand’s focus on portability. It features a refined foldable design, making it easier to carry in backpacks or even jacket pockets. DJI has shaved off weight compared to its predecessor while enhancing grip comfort and control placement.
The ergonomic handle ensures steady shots during extended use, and the overall build feels premium — typical of DJI’s accessories. With its quick-launch magnetic clamp, you can snap in your smartphone and start shooting within seconds.
Upgraded Stabilization and Performance
At its core, the Osmo Mobile 8 offers three-axis mechanical stabilization, now powered by a new generation of high-torque motors that deliver even smoother results during fast motion or low-light shooting.
DJI has improved its ActiveTrack 7.0 system with face recognition and subject tracking, allowing smoother transitions between subjects and smarter re-centering. The gimbal can track multiple subjects, automatically adjusting framing to keep the action centered — ideal for vloggers or content creators shooting solo.
You also get creative shooting modes like:
DynamicZoom for cinematic zoom pulls
SpinShot for dramatic rotation effects
Panorama and Timelapse with enhanced stability algorithms
Smart Features for Content Creators
DJI continues to make its gimbals creator-friendly. The Osmo Mobile 8 introduces ShotGuides 2.0, which provides AI-powered shooting templates and intelligent framing suggestions. This feature is particularly helpful for beginners learning angles and composition.
The DJI Mimo app now integrates more editing tools, letting users add transitions, filters, and music directly after capture — making the Osmo Mobile 8 a complete on-the-go content creation kit.
Battery Life and Connectivity
Battery life has always been one of DJI’s strong suits, and the Osmo Mobile 8 continues that tradition with up to 10 hours of operation on a single charge. It charges via USB-C and supports quick charging, so even a 15-minute top-up can give hours of use.
Connectivity is handled via Bluetooth 5.1, providing stable pairing and faster reconnection with previously used devices.
Price and Availability
The DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is priced at $159 USD globally and is available through DJI’s online store and authorized retailers. It comes in two versions — the standard package and the Creator Combo, which includes a tripod, wrist strap, and carry pouch.
For the Indian market, the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is available on Amazon India at a price of ₹13,990. DJI’s previous models — the Osmo Mobile 7 and Osmo Mobile SE — are also listed on Amazon, giving creators multiple options based on their budget and needs. Whether you’re upgrading from an older model or just starting your mobile filmmaking journey, DJI’s lineup now covers every price segment.
Our Thoughts
The Osmo Mobile 8 feels like a solid evolution rather than a revolution — refining what already worked brilliantly in the Osmo Mobile 6. With improved ActiveTrack, smoother motors, better battery, and a smarter app ecosystem, it’s clearly targeted toward mobile filmmakers and vloggers who want reliable performance in a compact form.
If you shoot regularly on your phone — whether for travel videos, YouTube, or Instagram — this could easily be your go-to gimbal for 2025.
Verdict:
DJI Osmo Mobile 8 takes the “pocket gimbal” concept to its most polished form yet — combining stability, intelligence, and portability. It’s one of the most complete smartphone stabilizers currently available.
