DJI looks ready to refresh its smallest camera line again, and the next model might be the most interesting update the Osmo Pocket series has seen in years. Rumors around the Osmo Pocket 4 have been floating around since early summer, but specific leaks are now pointing to a genuinely meaningful upgrade — not just a quiet yearly refresh.

Insiders say DJI is aiming for a December 18 launch. The timing is convenient for than holiday shoppers. A US FCC rule targeting DJI products takes effect on December 23, so getting the Pocket 4 out beforehand ensures retailers can legally stock it in the country. DJI also launched the rugged Osmo Action 6 just a month earlier, and spacing the releases gives both products room to breathe.

The latest details come from Photorabz, a YouTube channel that has reportedly been accurate in the past with DJI leaks. According to their source, the Osmo Pocket 4 use a 1/1.1-inch sensor.

What isn’t clear yet is whether DJI will use a square-format version of that sensor, something that would make switching between vertical and horizontal shooting much smoother. Apple has leaned into that idea with the selfie camera of the iPhone 17 series, and its impressive.

The leak also says the Pocket 4 will feature a variable aperture ranging from f/2.0 to f/4.0, similar to what DJI introduced on the Osmo Action 6. Having aperture control is a big deal: wide open for softer backgrounds when filming yourself, or stopped down for landscapes and travel footage. Some of the specs suggest DJI might even reuse the Action 6’s 1/1.1-inch sensor with its reported 13.5 EV dynamic range, which would help with tricky lighting — indoors, sunsets, city night shots — without heavy editing.

Another expected upgrade is full 360-degree panning, a feature borrowed from the new Osmo Mobile 8. If accurate, that would allow the Pocket 4 to pull off smooth spins and tracking shots that usually require a bigger gimbal.

Overall, the Osmo Pocket 4 sounds like a noticeable upgrade over the predecessor. And the changes do not appear to affect the portability either.

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