Which is better for low-light photos?

The Mini 5 Pro. Its 1-inch sensor and f/1.8 aperture gather more light than the Mini 4 Pro's smaller sensor.

Is the Mini 5 Pro worth the extra money?

Yes if you fly long sessions or shoot at dusk. The $289 gap buys 18 more minutes of flight and a larger sensor. Skip it if you mostly fly in daylight and want obstacle avoidance.

The Mini 5 Pro, at up to 52 minutes versus 34 minutes for the Mini 4 Pro.

Which is safer around obstacles?

The Mini 4 Pro. It has omnidirectional obstacle avoidance; the Mini 5 Pro does not.

Do both stay under 250g?

Yes. Both are sub-250g Mini-class drones, so they fall under the same light registration rules in the US.

Which controller comes in the box?

Both ship with the DJI RC 2, which has a built-in screen. The Mini 5 Pro combo adds a shoulder bag and spare batteries.

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

Buy the Mini 5 Pro if you want the longest flight time, the biggest sensor, and the Fly More kit in one box. Buy the Mini 4 Pro if you want proven omnidirectional obstacle avoidance at a much lower price. As of November 6, 2026, the Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is $959.00 at Best Buy, and the Mini 4 Pro is $670.00 at Newegg.com.

Today the DJI Mini 4 Pro costs $289.00 less at its best price.

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