Which is better for low-light video?

The Mini 5 Pro. Its 1-inch 50MP sensor and f/1.8 aperture gather more light than the Mini 4 Pro's smaller sensor, so night footage is cleaner.

Is the Mini 5 Pro worth the extra money?

If you shoot at night, in cities, or fast action, yes: the sensor, LiDAR sensing and fourth battery are meaningful upgrades. For daylight hobby flying, the Mini 4 Pro at $744.00 at Newegg.com as of November 6, 2026 is the better value.

Which flies longer per battery?

The Mini 4 Pro combo's Plus batteries are rated up to 45 minutes. The Mini 5 Pro bundle gives you four standard batteries instead, so total flight time across the bundle is comparable.

Do both stay under 250 g?

The Mini 4 Pro is under 249 g. The Mini 5 Pro is about 249.9 g, which is right at the line, so confirm the rules where you fly.

Which has better obstacle avoidance?

The Mini 5 Pro, because it adds forward-facing LiDAR to the vision sensors. The Mini 4 Pro relies on vision sensing alone.

Which is cheaper right now?

The Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo Plus at $744.00 at Newegg.com as of November 6, 2026. It has traded between $661.99 and $799.00 since October 28, 2026.

DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo Plus vs DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo

Buy the Mini 5 Pro if image quality and low-light shooting matter most: its 1-inch 50MP sensor, f/1.8 lens and LiDAR obstacle sensing are a real step up, and the bundle includes four batteries. Buy the Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo Plus if you want the proven model and the lowest price; it was $744.00 at Newegg.com as of November 6, 2026, against the Mini 5 Pro bundle, which costs more at every store we track. The Mini 4 Pro also dipped to $661.99 on October 31, 2026, so watch its price history before paying list.

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