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DJI Osmo Mobile 8P vs ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard

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DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal

  • Stabilisation: 3-axis motorized stabilization; 8th-generation DJI stabilization.
  • Battery: Li-Po 1S.
  • 12.06 Wh of stored energy.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Built-in tripod for freestanding shots.
KSh 24,500In Stock
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ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit

  • 615 g with battery.
  • Battery: Built-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Bluetooth 4.2.
  • Three-axis motorized stabilization.
KSh 20,800In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal has a bigger battery (3,350 mAh), is lighter (about 386 g) and has built-in tripod, while the ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit lasts longer between charges (up to 25 hours).

Capacity

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal
Li-Po 1S
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
Built-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V

Weight

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal
About 386 g
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
615 g

Mounting

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal
1/4"-20 UNC bottom port, USB-C charging port
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
1/4-inch tripod mounting hole, USB-C charging / firmware port

Camera

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal
Stabilisation: 3-axis motorized stabilization; 8th-generation DJI stabilization
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
Bluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture

Connections

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal
Bluetooth 5.3
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
Bluetooth 4.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal

  • Built-in tripod: split-design tripod.
  • Bigger battery: 3,350 mAh (vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Extension rod: up to 215 mm.
  • Lighter: about 386 g (vs 615 g).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 4.2).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2021).

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 25 hours (vs 10 hours).
  • Lower price: KSh 20,800 (vs KSh 24,500).

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PriorityDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
TrackingYes, ActiveTrack 8.0, Apple DockKit and optional Multifunctional Module 2 trackingSmartFollow through the ZY Cami app
ControlsOsmo FrameTap touchscreen and joystickJoystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN button
Battery life3,350 mAh battery2,600 mAh battery
WeightAbout 386 g615 g
CameraStabilisation: 3-axis motorized stabilization; 8th-generation DJI stabilizationBluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 4.2

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
BrandDJIZHIYUN
ModelOsmo Mobile 8PSMOOTH 5; Hardware model: SM115
AnnouncedMay 7, 20262021
TypeSmartphone gimbalSmartphone gimbal
Stabilization3-axis motorized stabilization; 8th-generation DJI stabilizationThree-axis motorized stabilization; Following accuracy: Static deviation: ±0.01° to ±0.04°; motion deviation: ±0.05° to ±0.3°
ColorDark Gray—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
DimensionsUnfolded: 291 × 110 × 101 mm; folded: 196 × 105 × 38 mm311 × 168 × 52 mm
WeightApprox. 386 g including built-in tripod, Magnetic Phone Clamp 5, Multifunctional Module 2 and Osmo FrameTap; Osmo FrameTap dimensions and weight: 53 × 37 × 19 mm; 29 g615 g, including battery

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
Battery TypeLi-Po 1SBuilt-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V
Battery Capacity3350 mAh (12.06 Wh)2,600 mAh
Battery LifeApprox. 10 hours under DJI test conditions; about 3-5 hours with intelligent tracking depending on module and fill-light use; Osmo FrameTap battery life: Up to 4.5 hours standby; charging approx. 2.5 hoursApprox. 4.5–25 hours; tested at 25°C with a balanced iPhone XR; shortest runtime with fill light at maximum, longest in standby with lights off
Charging TimeApprox. 2.5 hours; Charging temperature: 5°C to 40°CApprox. 2 hours with 15 W fast charging; up to 4 hours with a 5 V / 2 A adapter at 25°C; Charging temperature: 0°C to 45°C
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Device ChargingYes — can charge a connected smartphoneYes; USB-C phone output, 5 V / 1 A maximum

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
BluetoothGimbal: Bluetooth 5.3; Osmo FrameTap: Bluetooth 5.4 BR/EDRBluetooth 4.2

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
Subject TrackingYes — ActiveTrack 8.0, Apple DockKit and optional Multifunctional Module 2 trackingSmartFollow through the ZY Cami app
Built-in TripodYes — split-design tripodNo
Extension RodYes — built-in, up to 215 mmNo
Fill LightOptional — via DJI OM Multifunctional Module or Multifunctional Module 2Supports up to two optional magnetic fill lights; lights sold separately
Special FeaturesDetachable Osmo FrameTap remote; phone-screen mirroring/live view; 360° pan rotation; Quick Launch; low-angle shooting; gesture control; ShotGuides; one-tap editing; Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°CPF, L, F, POV, Vortex and GO modes; portrait / landscape shooting; ZY Cami Smart templates, timelapse and editing; Operating temperature: -10°C to 45°C

Compatibility & Mounting

Compatibility & Mounting specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
Supported DeviceSmartphonesCompatible smartphones; check the manufacturer model compatibility list
Tested PayloadNot applicable150–300 g
Compatible Phone Weight170-300 g150–300 g
Compatible Phone SizeWidth: 67-84 mm; thickness: 6.9-11 mmClamp width: 50–90 mm; phone thickness: under 10 mm
Camera CompatibilitySmartphone gimbal; see DJI smartphone compatibility listNot applicable
Mounting SystemDJI OM Magnetic Phone Clamp 5Adjustable smartphone clamp; balance the phone before powering on
Accessory Mounts / Ports1/4"-20 UNC bottom port; USB-C charging port; roll-axis USB-C output port1/4-inch tripod mounting hole; USB-C charging / firmware port; wrist-strap hole; USB-C phone charging output; magnetic fill-light slots

Gimbal & Movement

Gimbal & Movement specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
AxesPan, tilt and rollTilt, roll and pan
Mechanical RangePan: 360° unlimited; roll: -77° to 255°; tilt: -224° to 100°Tilt: -140° to +209°; roll: -90° to +210°; pan: -180° to +180°
Controllable RangePan: 360° unlimited; roll: -52° to 256°; tilt: -37° to 55°Tilt: -90° to +170°; roll: -50° to +50°; pan: -180° to +180°
Max Control Speed120°/s—
Axis LocksManual folding/storage locksManual axis locks for folding and storage
Vertical ShootingYesPortrait and landscape mounting supported

Connectivity & Control

Connectivity & Control specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
AppDJI MimoZY Cami and StaCam; functions depend on phone/app support
Camera ControlBluetooth/app camera control; Osmo FrameTap remote control; Apple DockKit support on compatible iPhones; Osmo FrameTap remote transmission: Wi-Fi: over 25 m under test conditions; Bluetooth: 10 m in an unobstructed environment; Osmo FrameTap wi-fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 / 5.8 GHz, region dependentBluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture; additional controls through ZY Cami / StaCam
ControlsOsmo FrameTap touchscreen and joystick; gimbal joystick, shutter/record, M button, zoom/focus wheel and trigger; Osmo FrameTap touchscreen: 1.4-inch; 240 × 240; 800 cd/m² ±10%; 60 HzJoystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN button, trigger and power button

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit
In the BoxOsmo Mobile 8P, DJI OM Magnetic Phone Clamp 5, Osmo FrameTap, USB-C to USB-C power cable (50 cm), USB-C to USB-C phone charging cable (15 cm), storage pouchSMOOTH 5 gimbal; detachable tripod; USB-C cable; quick-start guide

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: smartphone gimbal.

In summary

For most buyers the DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Gimbal is the better buy; the ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Standard Kit makes sense if you want longer battery life.

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In-stock alternatives

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard KitFor DJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard KitView product ↗ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitFor DJI Osmo Mobile 8P GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitView product ↗

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