DJI Osmo Mobile 8P vs DJI Osmo Mobile 8: Comparison

The DJI Osmo Mobile 8P is DJI’s most advanced consumer phone gimbal, launching as the flagship step up from the already-capable Osmo Mobile 8. Both share the same core 3-axis stabilisation platform, but the Pro brings a detachable remote, a more powerful tracking module, and Apple DockKit support, at a higher price point.

If you’re weighing up which one suits you, read on. This comparison covers everything you need to know.

Quick Spec Comparison

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P

Weight: Approx. 386g
Folded Size: Compact foldable design
Battery & Runtime: Approx. 10 hours
Extension Rod: Built-in (max 215 mm)
Built-in Tripod: Split design, unfolded radius 97 mm
Detachable Remote: Osmo FrameTap included
Tracking Module: DJI OM Multifunctional Module 2 (people, pets, objects, vehicles)
ActiveTrack: ActiveTrack 8.0
Apple DockKit: Supported
360° Pan Rotation: Unlimited
Price: From £135

DJI Osmo Mobile 8

Weight: Approx. 370g
Folded Size: Compact foldable design
Battery & Runtime: Approx. 10 hours
Extension Rod: Built-in (max 215 mm)
Built-in Tripod: Integrated design, unfolded radius 77 mm
Detachable Remote: Not included
Tracking Module: DJI OM Multifunctional Module (people & pets only)
ActiveTrack: ActiveTrack 8.0
Apple DockKit: Supported
360° Pan Rotation: Unlimited
Price: £135

Design & Handling

Both gimbals share a foldable form factor with a built-in extension rod and integrated tripod, making them easy to carry and quick to deploy. The Osmo Mobile 8P is slightly heavier, at approximately 386 g with all accessories, compared to the Osmo Mobile 8 at around 370 g, largely due to the addition of the Osmo FrameTap remote and Multifunctional Module 2.

The most notable design difference is the Osmo Mobile 8P’s wider-stance tripod, with an unfolded radius of 97 mm compared to 77 mm on the standard Osmo Mobile 8. This gives the Pro greater stability on uneven surfaces. Both models support a wide range of smartphone sizes and use a magnetic phone clamp system for quick attachment.

Stabilisation & Creative Control

Both gimbals run on the same 8th-generation 3-axis stabilisation platform with boosted motor power, so day-to-day footage quality between the two is comparable. Where they diverge is in control and creative flexibility.

The Osmo Mobile 8P’s headline addition is the detachable Osmo FrameTap remote. It mirrors your phone’s live view so you can frame shots remotely, tap on-screen detection boxes to begin tracking, and adjust fill light settings - all without touching your phone. It connects magnetically and can be held separately or clipped to the handle.

Both models support the same creative shooting modes: PTF, FPV, PF, SpinShot, 360° pan rotation, DynamicZoom, Slow Shutter, Action Shot, and Widescreen. The Mimo app’s ShotGuides, AI editing, gesture control, and Composition Assist are also available on both.

Tracking Capabilities

This is the most significant functional difference between the two models.

The Osmo Mobile 8 includes the DJI OM Multifunctional Module, which supports tracking of human subjects, cats, and dogs. It also adds a fill light and gesture control for hands-free shooting.

The Osmo Mobile 8P comes with the newer Multifunctional Module 2, which significantly expands tracking to include people, pets, general objects, and vehicles. The Module 2 also powers the FrameTap’s tap-to-track feature, enabling you to switch between subjects instantly from the remote screen.

Both models support ActiveTrack 8.0 through the DJI Mimo app for intelligent in-app tracking, and Apple DockKit for native tracking in compatible iPhone apps, triggered via NFC tap-to-pair.

Battery & Runtime

Both models offer approximately 10 hours of operating time, but the measurement conditions differ. The Osmo Mobile 8’s 10-hour figure is measured with the gimbal balanced and stationary without additional accessories. The Osmo Mobile 8P’s 10-hour figure accounts for 4 hours with the FrameTap remote detached (connected via Bluetooth) and 6 hours with it attached.

In practice, real-world battery life on both will vary depending on usage, but neither model will leave you short on a full day of shooting. Both feature a USB-C port for charging your phone directly from the gimbal.

Pricing & Value

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P: From £135

DJI Osmo Mobile 8 (Combo): £135

The price gap between the two reflects the inclusion of the Osmo FrameTap remote and the upgraded Multifunctional Module 2 on the Pro. If you shoot solo, rely heavily on remote framing, or want to track objects beyond people and pets, the Pro is a meaningful upgrade. If you’re looking for excellent stabilisation and standard subject tracking without the premium extras, the Osmo Mobile 8 delivers strong value at a lower price point.

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose the Osmo Mobile 8P if… you want the detachable FrameTap remote for real-time framing, the expanded object and vehicle tracking of Module 2, and a wider-stance tripod for improved stability. Ideal for solo creators and vloggers who want more creative control.

Choose the Osmo Mobile 8 if… you want flagship-level stabilisation, ActiveTrack 8.0, and people and pet tracking - without the added cost of the remote and upgraded module. A great all-rounder for everyday content creation.

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