Yes. The DJI RS 4 Mini can carry an iPhone using the DJI RS 4 Mini Phone Holder, an accessory sold separately (and included in some RS 4 Mini combos). DJI designed the RS 4 Mini to handle both cameras and phones, and you rebalance it whenever you swap between them. But if you'll only ever use a phone, a dedicated phone gimbal like the Osmo Mobile 6 is lighter, cheaper and better integrated.
What you need
- DJI RS 4 Mini gimbal.
- DJI RS 4 Mini Phone Holder: 92.5 g, 50 × 48 × 95 mm. It mounts in place of the camera on the gimbal's plate.
- Optional: the RS Intelligent Tracking Module for hands-free person tracking, which works whether a camera or a phone is mounted, because the module has its own lens.
On the larger RS 4 and RS 4 Pro, DJI mentions a phone holder for a different job: the Ronin app's Force Mobile feature, where tilting the phone steers the gimbal. There the phone is a controller, not the camera.
How to set it up
- Lock the gimbal's axes and power it off (or put it in sleep).
- Remove the camera and quick-release plate.
- Attach the Phone Holder and clamp the iPhone in it. Take off bulky cases or grips.
- Rebalance. DJI's FAQ says the RS 4 Mini needs rebalancing whenever the payload changes, including camera to phone.
- Power on and run Auto Tune (hold the M button and trigger) on a flat surface.
- Record with the iPhone's Camera app or your favorite camera app.
For vertical video, use the RS 4 Mini's native vertical switch, then rebalance. DJI says the switch takes about 10 seconds. See RS 4 vertical shooting.
Controls with a phone
The gimbal's joystick, trigger and follow modes all work normally, since they move the gimbal itself. DJI's RS 4 Mini documentation describes record, photo and zoom control for cameras connected by Bluetooth or cable; it doesn't describe controlling an iPhone's camera app. Plan to start and stop recording on the phone, and test your setup before an important shoot.
RS 4 Mini or Osmo Mobile 6 for an iPhone?
Pick the Osmo Mobile 6 if:
- You only shoot on your phone.
- You want something pocketable: it weighs about 305 g, plus about 25 g for the clamp, and folds.
- You want phone-native features: ActiveTrack in the DJI Mimo app, a built-in 215 mm extension rod, and a side wheel for zoom and focus.
- Your phone weighs 170 to 290 g, which covers most iPhones.
Pick the RS 4 Mini if:
- You also shoot with a mirrorless camera and want one gimbal for both.
- You need its 2 kg payload for a camera rig later.
- You want PF, PTF, FPV, 3D Roll 360 and Custom modes, Push mode and Orbit Follow.
See best gimbal for iPhone for more phone-first options, and our Osmo Mobile 6 vs SE comparison.
Tips for iPhone on a gimbal
- Skip the iPhone's Action mode on a gimbal; it crops the frame, and the gimbal already handles stabilization.
- Lock exposure and focus in the Camera app for consistent shots.
- Use a lightweight case or none; extra weight and bulges affect balance.
- Recheck balance after attaching a mic or light to the phone.
Ready to buy? The DJI RS 4 Mini is $340 and the Osmo Mobile 6 is $120. Compare more in gimbals.
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- DJI RS 4, RS 4 Mini and RS 4 Pro payload: which cameras fit?
- Is the DJI RS 4 (or RS 4 Mini) worth it?
- Best DJI RS 4 Mini settings (follow speed, smoothness, joystick)
- DJI RS 4 Mini vs RS 3 Mini: is the upgrade worth it?
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