Camera sensor
Mini 5 Pro: 1-inch CMOS, 50 MP. Mini 4 Pro: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48 MP. The larger sensor gathers more light, which shows at sunrise, sunset and indoors.
DJI comparison
DJI Mini 5 Pro vs Mini 4 Pro: which should you buy?
By the NVX engineering team, New Delhi · 10 November 2026 · 5 min read
The Mini 5 Pro and Mini 4 Pro are DJI's two premium drones under about 250 g. The Mini 5 Pro adds a much larger camera sensor, LiDAR and longer flight; the Mini 4 Pro costs less. Here is the difference, from DJI's specifications and the prices sellers in India listed on 9 November 2026.
Side by side
From DJI's specification pages.
Video
Both record 4K at up to 60fps in standard mode, with high-frame-rate options listed by DJI.
Flight time
Mini 5 Pro: 36 minutes, or 52 with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus. Mini 4 Pro: 34 minutes, or 45 with the Plus battery.
Obstacle sensing
Both have omnidirectional binocular vision. The Mini 5 Pro adds forward-facing LiDAR.
Weight
Mini 5 Pro: 249.9 g. Mini 4 Pro: under 249 g. Both are sold as nano drones with the standard battery; the Plus battery takes them over 250 g.
Range
Both: FCC 20 km / CE 10 km in DJI's test conditions. In India you must keep the drone within visual line of sight.
Price in India
Sellers in India listed the Mini 5 Pro at about ₹1.28 to ₹1.52 lakh and the Mini 4 Pro at about ₹1.09 to ₹1.17 lakh on 9 November 2026, for Fly More kits. The gap is roughly ₹20,000 to ₹35,000 depending on the kit.
Which one to choose
Pick by what you shoot.
Choose the Mini 5 Pro if
You shoot in low light, want the best image quality under 250 g, or fly near obstacles where LiDAR helps.
Choose the Mini 4 Pro if
You want omnidirectional sensing and a strong 48 MP camera for less money, mostly in daylight.
FAQ
Mini 5 Pro vs Mini 4 Pro: common questions
Is the DJI Mini 5 Pro better than the Mini 4 Pro?
For image quality, yes: it has a 1-inch 50 MP sensor against the Mini 4 Pro's 1/1.3-inch 48 MP, plus forward LiDAR and longer flight. The Mini 4 Pro costs less.
Do the DJI Mini 5 Pro and Mini 4 Pro need registration in India?
With the standard battery both are sold as nano drones (up to 250 g), so no Remote Pilot Certificate is needed for non-commercial flying. Airspace zones still apply.
What is the DJI Mini 5 Pro price in India?
Sellers in India listed it at about ₹1.28 to ₹1.52 lakh on 9 November 2026, depending on the kit.
Talk to NVX
Questions about drones? Ask the team that builds them.
Call +91 95609 21619, message us on WhatsApp, or visit us in Connaught Place, New Delhi.
Related
Related services and products
- Cheapest DJI drone in India: Neo 2 vs Flip vs Mini 4K
- DJI Avata 2 vs Avata 360: which FPV drone to buy
- Drone survey cost in India: what decides the price per acre
- Stockpile volume drone survey: how it works
- Solar plant drone inspection with thermal cameras
- DJI drone repair cost in India: what actually decides the price