Drone Compare FIMI X8 Tele Max vs DJI Mini 4K
Which to choose
Pick the FIMI X8 Tele Max for longer flight time (47 min vs 31 min).
Pick the DJI Mini 4K for sub-250 g weight (246 g vs 748 g) and higher wind resistance (10.7 m/s vs 7.9 m/s).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$409 vs $349
- Weight748 g vs 246 g
- Max Flight Time47 min vs 31 min
- Max Flight DistanceN/A vs 10 km
- Max Speed18 m/s vs 16 m/s
- Wind Resistance7.9 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
- Megapixels (Wide)48 MP vs 12 MP
- Megapixels (Telephoto)13 MP vs N/A
- Sensor Size (Wide)1/2" vs 1/2.3"
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| Specification | DJI Mini 4K | FIMI X8 Tele Max |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | DJI | FIMI |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C0 | None |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | — |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €309 | — |
| Price (US) | $349 | $409 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.dji.com/mini-4k | https://www.fimi.com/fimi-x8-tele-max.html |
| Shop Page | https://store.dji.com/product/dji-mini-4k | https://store.fimi.com/products/fimix8telemax-camera-drone |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 246 g | 748 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 249 g | 817 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 138 × 81 × 58 mm | 218 × 106 × 72.6 mm |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C | 0°C to 40°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 31 min | 47 min |
| Max Speed | 16 m/s | 18 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | 16 m/s | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 5 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 3.5 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 10 km | — |
| Max Altitude | 4,000 m | 5,000 m |
| Wind Resistance | 10.7 m/s | 7.9 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Wide | Wide |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
| Pixel Binning | — | Quad Bayer |
| Megapixels | 12 MP | 48 MP |
| Focal Length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.6 |
| Zoom | 2x Digital (4K), 3x Digital (2.7K), 4x Digital (1080p) | 5x Digital |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| ISO Range | 100-3200 | 100-25600 (Video Auto), 100-6400 (Video Manual), 100-6400 (Photo) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-4s | 1/8000-2s |
| Stabilization Type | — | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 4000x3000 | 8064x6048 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| AEB | 3 Frames | — |
| AEB EV Bias | 0.7 EV | — |
| Panorama Modes | Sphere, 180°, Wide Angle | 180°, Vertical, Wide Angle |
| Panorama Formats | JPEG | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/30fps | 4K/60fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC) | — |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | Normal | Normal, HDR |
| Camera 2 | — | Telephoto |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Camera Gimbal | Integrated 3-Axis Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 20° | -90° to 10° |
| Pan Range | 0° to 0° | 0° to 0° |
| Roll Range | 0° to 0° | 0° to 0° |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±1.5m (GNSS) | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS) |
| RTK | No | — |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | — |
| Recovery Mode | Return to Home | Return to Home |
| Obstacle Sensors | Downward | Downward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | None | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Vision (Binocular) | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | OcuSync 2 | RokLink 5.0 |
| Max Range (CE) | 6 km | — |
| Max Range (FCC) | 10 km | 20 km |
| Live View Quality | 720p/30fps | 720p/30fps |
| Cellular | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | DJI Fly | FIMI Navi 3.0 |
| Supported OS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Mission Types | — | Waypoint |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Max MicroSD | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| ActiveTrack | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Hyperlapse | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Night Scene | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | — | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✗ No | — |
| Data Encryption | ✗ No | — |
| Expansion Port | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Raw GNSS Logging | ✗ No | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||