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DJI OSMO Mobile 8: A two-minute review
To my knowledge, DJI OSMO Mobile 8 is the first smartphone stabilizer that comes with three different types of subject tracking. Not only is it capable of tracking faces, bodies, and other objects while the rider’s phone is running the DJI Memo app—it can also track using third-party apps, either via Apple Dock compatibility or the new Multifunctional Module, a small camera-equipped add-on that includes a fill light.
To be clear, none of the above is entirely new—we’ve seen both docket-compliant tracking stabilizers and those that use modules for tracking before. what is The new one has both options in one device. It’s an excellent company approach, and one of the things that sets the Osmo Mobile 8 apart from many of its competitors.
The other is the low price: it’s only £135 or AU$219, which is slightly more affordable than contemporaries like the Hoheim ISTeady V3 Ultra (£169 / AU$299) and the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro (£144.99 / AU$289.99). You will no doubt notice that I have not included the US dollar value. That’s because, like most recent DJI launches, it’s not coming to US stores. At least not officially.
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Design-wise, it’s the same as every other compact smartphone stabilizer, which isn’t a bad thing in my book.
It folds down to about pocket size—you’ll find it in a coat pocket, perhaps, but not your jeans—and automatically switches on options when the gimbal is pulled out. Your smartphone is mounted via a magnetic clamp, which can accommodate a good range of device sizes and weights (if not quite as wide as the Hoheim Eyestead V3) and is easy to deploy with a clamp that’s permanently fixed to the gimbal arm. The arm also includes a USB-C output, allowing you to charge your phone from the stabilizer’s own battery.
The handle of the OSMO Mobile 8 includes up to 21.5 cm / 8.5 inches of extra distance between the user and the phone (which I found valuable for self-shooting, as it allowed me to get more into the frame), plus a pull-out extension rod for setting up a plastic mini-tripod on the floor or adding it to a flat surface for hands-free use. The bottom of the handle also has a standard tripod thread for fixing a third-party mount.
The handle felt comfortable in my hand, and I found the control easy and ergonomically stable. I was able to access them all with one hand, including the zoom/focus wheel. A trigger on the front offers various functions, including the ability to rotate the phone 180º or turn tracking on and off. There’s a mode button for recording and flipping between the front- and rear-facing cameras on your phone, and a thumbstick for manual gimbal arm control and a mode button for cycling through four follow modes.
These are PTF (Pan and Tilt Follow), PF (Pan Follow), FPV (Pan, Tilt, and Roll Follow), and SpinShot (a special mode that rotates the phone through nearly 360º for awkward shots). Basically, it’s exactly what I’d expect from a smartphone stabilizer, and I can’t see any content creator needing more than one, especially given the improved tracking capabilities.
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I have already mentioned the fact that OSMO Mobile 8 has added docket tracking to the module-based or MIMO app-based tracking that was previously offered by OSMO Mobile 7P. I should also mention that the multifunctional module now tracks dogs and cats as well as people, and that it can wirelessly connect to the DJI Mic Mini, Mic 2, and Mic 3, while the Osmo Mobile 7P only worked with the Mic Mini. In fact, it can connect to two mixes simultaneously.
Another upgrade over the Osmo Mobile 7p is 360º horizontal rotation, allowing the Osmo Mobile 8 to track a subject “infinitely” as they move around it. This is something I’ve seen on rival gimbals before, so it’s good to see DJI keeping up with the competition.
Overall, the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is another impressive, well-designed smartphone stabilizer that content creators should consider for smooth, stable footage. With similar battery life and tracking performance to its competitors, I can’t say it’s worth ditching your existing Hoheim or Insta360 stabilizer, but if you’re buying your first stabilizer and already own a DJI wireless mic, it makes a lot of sense to pick it up — especially given its affordability.
DJI OSMO Mobile 8: Price and Availability
- Priced from £135 / au $219
- Available bundled with DJI Mic Mini
The DJI Osmo Mobile 8 was announced on November 5, 2025 and is now available to order worldwide, except in the US.
It’s sold in a standard bundle that includes the stabilizer itself, a multifunctional module, a magnetic clamp, and a soft fabric carrying bag for $135 / AU$219, which I think is a pretty good price considering the features and build quality.
It can also be bought in a bundle with a single DJI Mic Mini transmitter for £165 / AU$274, which oddly doesn’t represent a discount on the transmitter (it costs the same when bought separately).
DJI OSMO Mobile 8: Specs
Dimensions: | 190 x 95 x 46 mm (folded) |
weight: | 370g / 13.1oz |
Compatible Phone Weight: | 170 to 300g / 6 to 10.6oz |
Compatible Phone Thickness: | 6.9 to 10 mm |
Compatible Phone Width: | 67 to 84 mm |
contact: | Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C |
Battery life: | 4 hours (using tracking and fill light) / 10 hours (balanced and stationary) |
Should I buy the DJI OSMO Mobile 8?
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How I Tested the DJI OSMO Mobile 8
- One week of use
- Tested with iPhone 13
- Used for b-roll and vlog style footage
I tested the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 over several days, using it both handheld and set up on its built-in mini-tripod. It was used with my Apple iPhone 13’s front and rear cameras, both indoors and outdoors, and I recorded video using a range of apps (including iPhone Camera, DJI Memo, and Instagram).
First reviewed November 2025
