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DJI Osmo Mobile 6 review: Still on top

DJI is back with a new version of its top-of-the-line smartphone gimbal, called the Osmo Mobile 6. This release marks the first time that the brand has returned to its original name conventions following 3 generations of “OM” branding. We’re not certain why the name has changed however, this new model has greater than just the brand new name.

It’s the DJI OM 5 was already one of the top smartphones we’ve previously tested, and we were thrilled to receive the latest model that promises to be better than the previous model. In a world that built-in electronic image stabilisation offers gimbal-like smoothness particularly on the latest iPhones Do you think this feature worth the effort? We’ve been trying it out to determine.

Our quick take

Its DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is light, compact, easy to setup, and simple to use. With many positives over previous models, we’re sure that it’s among the top smartphone gimbals you can purchase.

For people who aren’t experts this isn’t as essential it was in the past. A majority of users are more than happy with the built-in stability of their smartphones which will give you great outcomes without having to pay for any additional equipment.

For content creators and people who want for a way to offer their TikToks an advantage, there’s lots of benefits to owning Osmo Mobile 6. Osmo Mobile 6. Particularly, if you’re making your own videos ActiveTrack 5.0 is a efficient tool. We like the motion control feature for making timelapses as well.

The market is certainly more niche than in the past, however, If you’re among those who are able to make the most of its potential, then the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is likely to be the best option for you.

Design

Dimensions when unfolded Dimensions: 276 inches x 111.5 99 millimeters
Dimensions folded Dimensions folded: 189 x 84.5 44 mm
Weight 309 grams
Magnetic mounting system

It’s the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is focused on convenience. It’s extremely compact and light with a revolutionary locking mechanism will ensure that the arm isn’t tossed around during transportation. The ergonomic handle is better than its predecessor , and it feels comfortable to grip. The controls are easily accessible and makes shooting with one hand effortless.

The dark grey color DJI chooses in Mobile 6 Mobile 6 gives a bit more professional appearance as compared to the previous model and the controls appear more professional too. On the left there’s a brand new wheel that is able to be used for manually or with zoom, which replaces the small slider in the OM 5. Additionally, the joystick has a more distinct design with grippy, knurled edges to provide better control.

Another recent option is the status screen , which can be located over the controls. This isn’t actually an actual screen it’s a collection of LED-lit symbols. And they’re far more useful than we first thought. You can check your battery’s status, your recording the tally, and shooting mode. It’s particularly useful if prefer to shoot with an application like Filmic Pro rather than the DJI Mimo app.

The setup process is very simple All you have to do is open the arm using a quick turn and then unfold the single hinge of the device. After that the gimbal will turn on automatically , and you can connect your smartphone using the same great magnetic mounting system we had on the earlier model. It can be switched from being stowed to shooting in only minutes.

For iPhone users The experience is enhanced by the feature DJI refers to as Quick Launch. It means that once your device is connected with the magnet mount it will display a message and allow you to access the DJI Mimo application instantly. We were sadly not able to have an iPhone at hand to test this, however it’s only taking an extra second or so to access the app on Android.

It’s the Osmo Mobile 6 features the same selfie stick that you can pull out as the previous design, which we’re thrilled to have it. Some might dismiss the idea as a trick but we’ve discovered that it can be very helpful in getting the right angles, especially low-to-the-ground-tracking images.

Performance

Supported phone weight 170- 289g
Vertical and horizontal shooting assistance

Contrary to many of older models of gimbals and models, this DJI Osmo Mobile 6 feels like a vertical-first design. This is appreciated, since most of the footage we take on phones is intended to be used on vertical platforms such as TikTok or Instagram Reels. On initial boot the phone goes straight into vertical mode, however it is able to switch to horizontal by a simple click on the switch on camera.

Motors are upgraded in the Osmo Mobile 6 in order to handle the heavier and larger smartphones that have become popular, such as iPhone 14 Pro Max, for instance. iPhone 14 Pro Max, for example. We started testing our Google Pixel 5, thinking that a light phone could perform well with a gimbal but we were wrong. The Pixel 5 is about 20 grams less than the weight supported range, which resulted in an unsettlingly unstable video.

After we realized our error and realised our mistake, we were able to achieve better results with our Oppo Reno 8 Pro (183g) and the largest phone we had in our hands that is that of the Black Shark 5 Pro (253g). The majority of phones available fall within the range of supported weights It’s still worth checking prior to committing your money.

The results of stabilisation were similar to the previous few generations of DJI smartphone gimbals. DJI has clearly figured out the best way to use its gimbals several years ago and is focused on improving the user experience while also including features. The biggest change is the integrated image stabilisation on the latest smartphones. It’s so reliable now that the majority of smartphone users are unlikely to ever make use of an Gimbal.

However, the outcomes from the gimbal certainly have the edge in smoothness, but it’s not as smooth as it used to be and we’re able to imagine this gap shrinking. We discovered that our results were the most impressive in low light conditions. This is where electronic image stabilisation fails due to the slow shutter speeds and the footage recorded by the gimbal is far superior.

The owners of phones like that of the Sony Xperia 1 IV, which shoots at a staggering 4K 120fps, but with no stabilisation, would benefit the most from a device such as this.