DJI Osmo Mobile 8P Smartphone Gimbal Delivers Remote Framing Without the Fuss

Solo video work often means juggling a phone, a gimbal, and constant checks on the screen. DJI built the Osmo Mobile 8P to fix exactly that problem by adding a small detachable monitor called the FrameTap. Snap it off the handle and the screen mirrors the phone’s live view while staying connected over Bluetooth. Creators can step back ten meters, tap to select a subject, or nudge a joystick to adjust framing and zoom without ever touching the phone itself.

Once you’ve removed the FrameTap from the rest of the gear, it feels really natural to hold. The touchscreen screen clearly displays the camera perspective, allowing you to perfect your composition for vlogs or product pictures. Android phones reflect their entire screen to the remote, however iPhone owners have some additional options courtesy to Apple’s DockKit technology. This allows native camera apps to communicate directly with the remote and perform functions such as object tracking.

Record buttons are conveniently located on the remote for quick starts, and when linked with the optional Multifunctional Module 2, the screen can also operate an attached fill light across eight brightness levels and eight different color temperatures.


The overall design keeps everything compact and adaptable. A 215mm extension rod pulls out from the body to allow for higher-angle photos or low-angle images close to the ground. Three robust tripod legs are spread slightly wider than before, which should help keep the device stable on uneven surfaces. The gimbal weighs 386 grams and easily balances phones with the integrated magnetic clasp. The gimbal features infinite 360-degree pan rotation, allowing shots to spin smoothly and easily without hitting mechanical stops, and the eighth-generation three-axis motors keep everything stable even when you’re walking quickly or changing subjects.


Tracking performance is excellent during real movement. ActiveTrack 8.0 can follow people, pets, cars, or landmarks through crowds and over short distances with minimal user intervention. In chaotic street scenes or at events, the system locks on and stays on without requiring continual manual adjustments. The Multifunctional Module 2 adds object support, which should be handy for travel footage or creative shots that previous gimbals failed with.


Under normal use conditions, the battery life is approximately ten hours, which should be sufficient for a full day of varied shooting. The roll axis features a USB-C connector that supplies power to your connected phone, allowing you to livestream or record extended takes without exhausting the main device. DJI provides battery life with the remote attached and unattached, giving a realistic view of how it will function in real-world use rather than merely a lab test.


The DJI Mimo app pulls everything together, including a few additional cinematic options. DynamicZoom allows you to produce the traditional push-pull effect while filming, Slow Shutter transforms night lights into smooth trails, Action Shot cleanly stops quick motion, and Widescreen records native 2.35:1 footage that’s ready to edit. Motion timelapse options give a touch of polish without requiring any additional equipment. First-time users should be able to hop in and start filming in a matter of minutes because it’s kept simple.


There are three different bundles available at launch to meet various demands. The regular version costs roughly 159 euros and includes the FrameTap controller. The Multifunctional Module 2 is available for 189 euros as part of the advanced tracking bundle. The creator bundle is somewhat more expensive (219 euros), but it also includes microphone accessories. The global debut date was May 7th, 2026, and it will be available from DJI’s website and approved merchants in the majority of markets outside the United States.