DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Retail Box Leak Confirms Creator Combo, Reveals New Control Layout

Leaked images of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 retail packaging and quick-start card confirm the gimbal camera is ready for launch. The photos, shared by Igor Bogdanov (@Quadro_News) on X and reported by TheNewCamera.com, show the Creator Combo version sitting in what appears to be a warehouse setting. Chinese retailers already have stock, which means an announcement is likely weeks away.

The leak reveals several new details about the Pocket 4’s physical controls. A dedicated zoom button sits below the rotatable screen, confirming optical or hybrid zoom capability that wasn’t present on the Pocket 3. The quick-start card also shows a “Custom Button” that users can program for their preferred functions.

The retail box confirms a global launch strategy

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Creator Combo packaging displays multilingual branding: “Creator Combo” in English, “Bundle Créateur” in French, and “全能套装” in Chinese. This indicates DJI is preparing for simultaneous launches across multiple regions. A “Do Not Open Till Confirmation” sticker visible on the box suggests pre-launch inventory staging at retailers worldwide.

The box design shows the Pocket 4 with its screen displaying a mountain landscape reflection. The overall form factor appears similar to the Pocket 3, but the camera module housing looks slightly larger. This aligns with earlier leaks suggesting a bigger sensor or dual-camera system on the rumored Pro variant.

Quick-start card reveals the updated control scheme

The leaked quick-start card provides the clearest look yet at the Osmo Pocket 4’s button layout. The 5D joystick returns from the Pocket 3, allowing pan, tilt, and mode selection. Above it sits the shutter/record button that doubles as a power switch when held. Press once to take photos or start recording. Press and hold to power off.

The new additions are the zoom button and custom button, both positioned between the joystick and the shutter. The zoom button confirms what many creators have requested since the original Pocket launched in 2018: the ability to adjust framing without cropping in post. Whether this enables optical zoom through a dual-camera system or a digital/hybrid approach remains unclear from the packaging alone.

The screen rotation mechanism appears unchanged. Flip the screen up to power on. This gesture-based power control has been a defining feature of the Pocket line since the Pocket 3 introduced the rotating display in 2023.

Confirmed specs point to incremental updates for the standard model

Based on an Amazon Germany listing that TheNewCamera.com documented before it was pulled, the standard DJI Osmo Pocket 4 will feature a 1-inch CMOS sensor capable of 4K video at 120fps. That’s double the frame rate of the Pocket 3’s 4K/60fps limit. Battery capacity jumps to 1,545mAh from the Pocket 3’s 1,300mAh cell, according to FCC filings we covered in December. DJI claims over 200 minutes of recording time, a roughly 20% improvement.

Wi-Fi 6 support replaces the Pocket 3’s Wi-Fi 5, enabling faster file transfers to phones. The 2-inch OLED screen returns with claims of improved brightness and refresh rate. Fast autofocus with face and object tracking should provide more reliable subject lock during vlogging scenarios.

The Creator Combo is expected to include a wide-angle lens attachment, battery handle for extended shooting, mini tripod grip, protective carrying case, and new accessories. FCC documents reference something called “FrameTap,” which appears to be a wireless remote control accessory.

The Pro variant with dual cameras may not reach US buyers

Here’s where things get complicated. Earlier leaks showed a dual-camera Pocket 4 prototype featuring both a primary sensor and a telephoto lens. This would enable optical-quality zoom at 2x and 4x without the quality loss of digital cropping.

The problem: only the standard Pocket 4 has received FCC approval (ID: 2ANDR-OP041). The certification was granted before the December 23, 2025 deadline when the FCC banned new authorizations for foreign-made drones and related equipment. As TheNewCamera.com noted, no FCC registration exists for a Pocket 4 Pro.

This creates a scenario where the dual-camera Pro model could launch in Europe, Asia, and other markets while remaining unavailable in the United States. American creators hoping for the more advanced version may need to look at gray market imports or wait for policy changes that seem unlikely under current conditions.

Launch timing points to February or March 2026

DJI originally targeted a December 2025 announcement, with leaks pointing to December 18 as the likely date. That didn’t happen. Sources now indicate the delay stems from accessory readiness. DJI’s modular ecosystem requires wireless microphones, mounts, and battery handles to be production-ready before the camera ships.

With retail boxes now appearing in warehouse inventory leaks from Chinese distributors, an announcement within the next four to six weeks seems probable. That puts the likely reveal window in February or early March 2026.

Pricing expectations cluster around $699-$749 for the Creator Combo, up from the Pocket 3’s original $669 Creator Combo price. The base model will likely start around $549-$599. These represent modest increases that reflect the upgraded internals rather than aggressive price hikes.

Competition is arriving at the worst possible time for DJI

Insta360 has been working on a competing pocket gimbal camera that features interchangeable camera modules. Patents show a system where users can swap between wide-angle, telephoto, and potentially 360-degree modules on a single gimbal body. That product could launch within months of the Pocket 4.

Huawei’s Robo Cam also targets this market segment, though it faces the same US market restrictions as DJI products. For American buyers, the Pocket 4 may be one of the last new DJI products they can purchase through normal retail channels before existing inventory depletes.

The original Osmo Pocket is being retired on February 5, 2026, ending support for the device that started this entire product category. The timing makes the Pocket 4 launch feel like both a continuation and a potential ending, depending on how US-China trade relations evolve.

DroneXL’s Take

The standard Pocket 4 looks like a solid but unspectacular upgrade. The 4K/120fps bump is welcome for slow-motion work, and the bigger battery addresses real complaints from Pocket 3 owners. But the sensor stays at 1-inch, the screen size remains 2 inches, and the form factor barely changes. If you own a Pocket 3 and shoot mostly for social media, upgrading is hard to justify.

The Pro variant with dual cameras is the product DJI should have announced before the FCC ban took effect. That’s the model that would have given creators genuine new capability rather than incremental refinement. Instead, DJI missed the deadline, and now American buyers may never get access to the more interesting version.

I expect DJI to announce the standard Pocket 4 in late February with shipping by mid-March. The Pro will follow in Q2 2026 for international markets only. US inventory of the standard model will sell out within six months as buyers realize it’s their last chance to get new DJI handheld camera hardware. By late 2026, the secondary market for Pocket 4 units will command premiums similar to what we’ve seen with other banned DJI products.

For drone pilots who use the Osmo Pocket as a ground-level companion to their aerial footage, the Pocket 4 remains the best option in its class. Just don’t wait too long to buy one if you’re in the US. The window is closing.

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