Vivo Develops Vlogging Camera to Rival DJI Osmo Pocket 4

Vivo confirms vlogging camera project to rival Osmo Pocket 4

Vivo has confirmed to Chinese media outlets that it is working on a vlogging camera intended to compete with DJI's upcoming Osmo Pocket 4. The device is described as compact and portable, with Vivo drawing on its smartphone imaging know-how, including gimbal stabilization and computational photography.

Vivo began the project toward the end of last year, and officials say the camera should be released before the end of this year.

InnoGyan, a tech news outlet, reported that Vivo has assembled a team of nearly 100 people to develop the portable camera. The publication noted that the company will leverage its expertise in mobile imaging to offer features such as gimbal stabilization and computational photography among others.

At this stage, details are scarce. Because Vivo frames the device as a direct competitor to the Osmo Pocket, the product is expected to be compact and easy to carry.

While the development is confirmed, some details circulate only as unconfirmed information from earlier reporting. A December 2025 rumor from Digital Chat Station on Weibo suggested Vivo planned to release its own “action camera” in the first half of 2026, but readers are cautioned that none of these details have been officially confirmed and some information may be inaccurate.

Osmo Pocket’s Specification Overview

Vivo’s development of the Osmo pocket is based on the following specifications that are known at this time:

• Compact Size
• Gimbal Stabilisation
• Computational Photography
• Utilisation of Vivo’s experience in mobile imaging
• Dates for Development Timeline – Not Finalised (Further Details to Follow)

Overview of Osmo Pocket History and Competing Products

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 Product has been successful with vloggers for its video quality, stabilisation and size. DJI is expected to release a successor any day now.

DJI's upcoming Pocket 4 is the focus of competitive interest, with Vivo positioning its own camera as a direct alternative for content creators on the move.

As the field evolves, observers will watch for official confirmation from Vivo on specifications, pricing, and availability, alongside DJI's official announcements for Osmo Pocket 4.

Next steps: Further details from Vivo and DJI are awaited to clarify features, timeline, and market positioning.