MORANGE M1 Pro gimbal: True DJI Pocket 2 alternative?

Featuring 4K@60fps recording and 5X digital zoom, the new MORANGE M1 Pro gimbal can be considered as a true DJI Pocket 2 alternative. The M1 Pro will be available in 3 colors (black, orange, and grey).

According to the first rumors, it’s 2s/875mAh LI-Ion battery allows more than two hours of continuous recording, when the gimbal is set at FHD@30fps. The MORANGE M1 Pro vlog gimbal can take memory cards with up to 256 GB capacity.

In addition to Slow-motion, Hyperlapse, and Motinlapse creative modes, it features AI-powered active tracking. The gimbal can recognize humans, dogs, cats as well as facial expressions.

MORANGE M1 Pro aka Xiaomi TikTok features and specs

• Low weight (136g), super compact size;
• 2.8mm wide-angle lens with 116° FOV;
• 1/2.3 CMOS image sensor;
• 1.4-inch AMOLED color screen;
• 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) with up to 60fps;
• High bitrate compression (100Mbps);
• Up to 5X digital zoom;
• Smart AI tracking (Human, dog, and cat recognization);
• Slow-motion, Hyperlapse, 30S Long-term exposure, and Motinlapse creative modes;
• Controllable Range: -220°~ 75°(Panning) /-45°~ +90°(Tilting) / ±50°(Rolling);
• Up to 150 minutes of working time (at 1080P@30fps).

MORANGE M1 Pro vs DJI Pocket 2: In-depth comparison

In the table below I will try to compare the most important specs of both pocket-size gimbals. I highlighted with red where the M1Pro shines and with green where Osmo Pocket 2 excels.

Update: Aliexpress started to advertise this stabilizer under ‘Xiaomi Mi TikTok gimbal’ product name. The popular Chinese brand also has another pocket gimbal called FiMI Palm.