DJI Pocket 3 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera Comparison

[@NOlimitsON]

Which camera would you take to a vacation journey? DJI Pocket 3 or the iPhone 15 Pro Max? #djipocket3 #djipocket3vsiphone #besttravelcamera

[@wesleykawakami8563]

After watching a lot of videos of the DJI pocket I was tempted to buy. Then I found out they were either sponsored videos or were given free products. It's refreshing to see a video that isn't completely biased.

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks mate) stay tuned))

[@markrobby7136]

Then, return it, buddy!😂...if you found out you've been decieved.

[@AugustClay779]

Pocket 3🔥I'm in need of a proper camera and not quite ready to get a new phone yet.

[@becauseofn4834]

Now pocket got a firmware update to record in 4k 120p in dlog

[@NOlimitsON]

Yeah 😅 dropped today)

[@lillekenatnek195]

@@NOlimitsON did you notice changes after the update?

[@Isabella002]

Night footage on pocket 3 looks really good. Looks less artificially sharpened than phone footage but with just good detail and no grainy noise in the dark areas. Nice review!

[@michaelbell75]

...and the iPhone 15 destroys it in every other area lol. Nice cherry picking though

[@TOUCHASMR]

But you can do gimble moves with Dji pocket 3. That changes everything. Trying to replicate the same moves using your hand is so much uncomfortable and some of them impossible. The option for iphone would be a small gimbal for phones but then it gets very bulky, and invasive when people see you. @@michaelbell75

[@Mohithing]

​@@michaelbell75yeah! and the price segment too😅

[@michaelbell75]

@@Mohithing Smartphone is more expensive, but everyone needs a smartphone anyways. You dont need an Osmo Pocket 3....

[@zsoca31]

@@michaelbell75 sharpening is not cherry :DD but if its to you then there is nothing to talk about.

[@DJISupportGlobal]

Hi @NOlimitsON, thank you for your sharing and feedback. In order to enhance the quality of our products, we hope you could provide us with the firmware version, device logs and the original film in SD card if it is convenient, and our engineer team will further analyse and check on it. Looking forward to your reply!

[@NOlimitsON]

Hi! Thanks a lot! You can send me an e-mail to [e-mail] and I’ll send you the info you need 😉

[@yamahass66]

Please add Exposure up to at least 30 seconds. 1 second make no sense 👎🏻 Also a -3 sharpening would be good

[@MrJazith]

Hope dji pocket 4 will amazing features and much improved. I seen its pocket size and handy camera vlogging And also bigger sensor. No need every year product release. Take time and improve better. Relase worth product. Change rules from your side. Example: apple release every year iphone. But nothing improved 15 series to 16 series

[@ariasworld273]

Just got my hands on pocket 3, i think it's a game-changer for my shooting experience. Really like its exquisite design and user-friendly features!

[@kamilcrypto]

are you gonna use it for vlogging ?

[@V-adventurous]

I was thinking about getting the p3 but after watching this comparison I’ll stick my iPhone 15 pro max. Thanks for the video.

[@NOlimitsON]

Welcome bro)

[@yamahass66]

Watched pretty most every video about pocket 3. Some of the users get bad comparable results when using it against ip15 and some amazing nightshots with more details and not much grain on pocket 3. Using same settings don't get it. What focus setting did you use?

[@NOlimitsON]

In most of the shots I used default AF-C setting and had the latest firmware installed

[@frankhoward831]

Thanks for the review! pocket 3 seems like the ideal vlogging camera, especially for filming myself - I think it's better than iPhone's front camera.

[@KhmaiMedia]

especially with the flares at night lol pocket 3 wins! i have an iphone 15 pro btw

[@ronalberca2188]

Is the DJI Pocket 3 better for low light shooting? I have a 15 pro max, but im shooting in low light often. @@KhmaiMedia

[@ronalberca2188]

@@KhmaiMedia Is the DJI Pocket 3 better for low light shooting? I have a 15 pro max, but im shooting in low light often.

[@the81pro62]

The most in-depth comparison on those 2 cameras I've seen so far! Thanks!

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks a lot!

[@Djipocket3-t]

I want to adjust the color of videos from the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 to achieve a warm tone like the iPhone (as I mostly film food), what settings should I adjust on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3? Please guide me

[@NOlimitsON]

I guess you should work with White Balance settings first and then tweak the image in post to your liking

[@TOUCHASMR]

Amazing comparison. But I think it''s important to remark the gimbal moves DJI pocket 3 gives you are key to a much better experience when filming. I have never been as excited about recording with an iphone as I am now filming with the dji pocket 3.

[@bugrannnb3552]

just for photography, which one would you prefer? Both in daylight and in low light? Thanks.

[@NOlimitsON]

100% iPhone

[@bugrannnb3552]

But the iPhone's front camera is not good. I can't see the screen when I shoot myself with the rear camera. So I thought DJI might be a good alternative. So I'm a little confused, to be honest.@@NOlimitsON

[@jaymills1720]

Maybe DJI for video on travel and Rico Gr iii for photo and keep your phone for phone ?

[@Reviews4fun1]

I can see use cases for both. The pocket 3 is more natural for holding, and active tracking and easy to stand up. The iPhone for more short clips.

[@NOlimitsON]

Exactly

[@u2be2000]

This is a Professional comparison. For me, this the best on youtube. I had to watch a Ton of other videos to check some aspecs than you cover here in the best way possible. Even if i had those devices i coudn´t make a comparison like you did. Congratulations! You are doing a really good job with reviews and comparisons.

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks mate)) I really appreciate it! 🤗 stay tuned!

[@akekun1983]

Hi very nice comparison video! Did you use ND filter while shooting log using standard camera app ?

[@NOlimitsON]

Hi! Thanks) as I said in the video - I didn’t use any ND on both cameras whatsoever

[@barwino8495]

Pocket 3 is the winner here .

[@michaelbell75]

How? The only thing its better in is low light, and thats just slightly better. The iPhone beats it n every other area.

[@lionerniec856]

​@michaelbell75 I would use Pocket 3 only at night or risky situations.

[@michaelbell75]

@firstbellmedia19 you need a smart phone. You don’t need a $700 gimbal Camera. Huge difference.

[@michaelbell75]

@firstbellmedia19 who uses a $50 smartphone? Children have better smartphones than that 🤣

[@DB-nt6yz]

Hai visto lo stesso video che ho visto io ?

[@becauseofn4834]

You can bring the pocket bit more closer to get a more dof than ip

[@michaelbell75]

No, you can't. The macro mode on iPhone will give you WAY more DOF

[@WanderingHewitts]

Great video with no BS. I WAS very interested in the pocket 3 BUT as a fellow content creator that travels we don't care for the blurred background in selfie mode on the pocket 3 as there are times when you need a clear background behind you like when you film yourself with the grand canyon behind for instance. Also I don't like how it keeps trying to focus on people as you walk forward in crowded areas. This would be very distracting on a video IMO. Would a better option for low light be a good smart phone like the iPhone 15 pro with a gimbal for nighttime or running to help stabilize the footage and turning off video stabilization?

[@NOlimitsON]

Yeah, iPhone with a stabilizer would be a better choice in my opinion) thanks mate)

[@srjuanjo]

The focus can be configured in dji so not an issue, my iPhone with gimbal in theory is good but in practice too bulky to use in public. To record a video in iPhone with dlog you need an external hard disk, files are huge, again is not practical. Dji is the winner for video recording

[@stanleypomogiti8633]

I used my iPhone 8 with a gimbal and it does make the videos way better, BUT. Trust me, you will ditch filming like this pretty fast cuz it’s bulky as hell and carrying not only you phone but also a big ass gimbal with you is annoying. I also have a GoPro with a gimbal that is much smaller than a gimbal for a phone, but I also stopped using it pretty fast cuz it’s still inconvenient. I love the idea of having a gymbal and the fact that there’s a tiny gymbal camera out there makes me want to film again

[@Rmfotosucre]

My reasons for thinking that the pocket is the best is mainly because of its stabilizer and that it is designed so that it does not weigh so much in the hand. Another thing to give point to the DJI would be the price compared to the 15 pro max since for stabilization you would have to buy other accessories and the charger head. It's just my humble opinion anyway it's your money. Blessings

[@SergKhvostov]

Олег, привет! Подскажи пожалуйста, если использовать Pocket 3, в качестве второй камеры к Sony FX3 во время съёмки с большой ГРИП в залах музеев, заметно ли она будет отставать по детализации и в целом по качеству картинки от Соньки?

[@NOlimitsON]

Привет) зависит от освещения в самих залах. Если они светлые, то думаю будет норм)

[@SergKhvostov]

Спасибо за ответ, наверно подожду выхода Sony Pro-I 2 и тогда уже буду выбирать, какая из камер со слотом для карт лучше.

[@jurnalprasetyo]

Super detailed comparison ever about pocket 3. Thanks mate.

[@NOlimitsON]

Welcome) stay tuned)

[@joshnlevinson]

Amazing comparison video.... exactly what I've been looking for... thank you! Was all the iPhone footage in ProRes? Do you notice that ProRes on the iPhone gives you more editing flexibility than you get with the Pocket 3?

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks) all the LOG footage was mostly shot in h.265 codec with Blackmagic camera app.

[@ItsAlex-aj]

Dubai resident here, i really love the footage, you were really able to capture the beauty of Dubai!

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks) stay tuned!

[@0806cheryl]

I am getting the pocket 3 because it is more comfortable to use than the phone. You also get better video for selfie without having your arm stretched out as far.

[@praharin]

Kind of late to this, but do you know if the pocket 3 will connect to the iPhone 15 with the C adapter?

[@NOlimitsON]

Didn’t test it, but it should

[@timmark4190]

Like your review because you used LOG files to show off how great the IPhone cameras are. Everyone else is just using the baked setting and trashing the IPhone. Having said that IPhone is not a very user-friendly tool to use. You need a proper holder, the phone overheats, the battery burns so fast and of course the lens flare

[@diddoramm4524]

Greta video. Thank you very much. Please also do Vlog with front camera on iPhone

[@markymarkreviews]

Excellent overview of both cameras which must have taken a long while to do and edit. Thanks.

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks bro) stay tuned!

[@מדינט]

I use the Pocket 2 for product review (cars) and it's much better experience over a phone, but I do have to say that the iPhone 15 pro is an impressive video tool for a phone, clearly the best in the market for that.

[@benontheroadnl]

What a great comparison! I have the pocket 3 for vlogging but I should have buy the iPhone because of “traveling light” I am going to sell my pocket 3

[@pdcorlis]

Can you comment on the robustness of the build and water resistance of the Pocket 3? I’m concerned about its ability to withstand knocks, bumps, and rain showers… thank you for this very detailed review.

[@NOlimitsON]

It’s not waterproof, won’t survive a drop from 1,5-2 meters as well… iPhone is a better choice for such circumstances

[@galuhd.saputro2657]

I have both of them, last month I used more DJI pocket 3 to record than my iphone. And it was life changing hahaha. Have to more learn abt it

[@remektekmedia6641]

Single biggest advantage of the P3 is that I could use my iPhone as a remote monitor/controller. I already have an iPhone 15 Pro Max plus an Insta360 Flow as well as a P2 Creative Combo, so I won't be buying a P3 in the immediate future.

[@Regantdarcy]

It’s hard to beat the convenience & versatility of the iPhone Pro. The quality is better in most cases & you can instantly edit & share your pics & videos online. No other pocket camera can do that. And the iPhone cameras are only going to get better. Unless you use a DSLR or need an action or 360 cam for more dangerous stuff, there really is no need to get any other camera. The iPhone is always in your pocket. If Apple ever puts a small screen on the back of the iPhone, it would be the best vlogging camera.

[@kinzdarell5447]

def getting the pocket for the expandable storage alone using memory card. i can focus on using gaming phone instead

[@pureheartvisuals]

All the advantage points you bought forth is the reason I can’t pick the iPhone. It still reminds me of shooting with a phone.

[@kamilcrypto]

what is wrong in shooting with the phone just asking ?

[@MrJazith]

Hope dji pocket 4 will amazing features and much improved. I seen its pocket size and handy camera for vlogging than all other cameras. And also its bigger sensor. No need every year product release. Take time and improve better. Release worth product. Change the rules from your side. Example: apple release every year iphone. But nothing improved 15 series to 16 series - but nothing improved only release new product with same features

[@RushdiBaharum]

Thank you for the review. I can see DJI is the best compared to IPhone 15.

[@joshnlevinson]

Any chance you'd be able to share some of the log footage from each camera so we can play with it in an editor ourselves?

[@NOlimitsON]

Not sure about it)

[@eddu4361]

One huge problem with the iPhone. The iPhone doesn’t not support an external Bluetooth microphone in the native camera app. Huge bummer!

[@LongCaoOfficial]

Another great video. For me, the biggest downside of pocket is the focal length is too wide, I know it design for Vlog, but they included even wider lens adaptor with horrible barrel distortion, for what? 😂. The wide fov make filming people really hard to look good. I wish that they would release a more tight lens adaptor, about 28mm or 30mm, or a pocket pro like you said with dedicated tele lens would be perfect. And the biggest downside of the Iphone for me is that you can not see your self while filming with the rear camera. I saw lots of solution like use a reflect mirror, connect to apple watch.... But non of them is as good as the ability to look straight to the main screen. I really love the Iphone camera. But this downside make me want to buy a pocket. But the pocket FOV really makes me sad 😂

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks) there is no perfect camera unfortunately 😅

[@davidealberti3784]

Your wish Pocket PRO camera wouldn't be bad, but it would lose the "pocket" feature, I don't think it would fit comfortably in a trouser or jacket pocket!😄 In my opinion, this Pocket 3 (especially with new firmware update and 10-bit D-logM, 10-bit HLG and 10-bit normal profile surprisingly also available in 4k 120p) would have been perfect with 6k format, so as to be able to allow digital zoom even at 4x with almost no loss of sharpness and quality. All while maintaining very small size

[@NOlimitsON]

Agreed, mate) stay tuned!

[@almizanafsar1001]

Why you take only zoom recording video in both camera

[@NOlimitsON]

What?🙃😅

[@IsmailSefrioui]

Great job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks! Stay tuned mate)

[@nel10k]

Excelente video, justo lo que estaba buscando, muchas gracias por la comparativa.

[@NOlimitsON]

De nada amigo)

[@pianofinger]

Thanks so much for this incredible review. I just got back from a cruise and I used the iPhone as my main shooter. I love the photos and videos coming out of this little thing. I left my Canon R5 in the bag 90% of the time.

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks a lot) stay tuned !

[@Makul-rt4sz]

try filming a beatiful white sandy beach with an iphone..white sand becomes brown and blue sky become brown as well..how is that any good?

[@pianofinger]

@@Makul-rt4sz not if you are filming in log and know how to edit.

[@ahmadalmutiri4195]

مخيبه للامال المفترض يكون الاداء اعلى فيها ممكن الميزه فيها سهولة التحكم

[@omarortizytc]

Excellent review! Very detailed and concise. 💯🏆

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks mate) stay tuned)

[@marcomarcon5802]

"Which camera would you take to a vacation journey? DJI Pocket 3 or the iPhone 15 Pro Max?" This is not a real question, as you always have the phone with you anyway, so the alternative is just the phone or phone + DJI. I have the S23 Ultra and I bought the DJI creator combo because of its better usability, practicality, and ergonomics in many situations. The front facing screen and wireless mic of the DJI is a huge advantage, with the phone you need to have a rig to attach the receiver and you can't frame yourself with confidence. Not to mention the great advantages of having two cameras on you

[@NOlimitsON]

I'd go with the iPhone, because I'll be taking it with me anyways, plus its much more versatile in terms of focal lengths, holds battery better, so I don't see a need to bring a separate device with me. But for some use-cases like yours - the Pocket 3 is really convenient.

[@YashWillDoIt]

The main thing about Vlogging camera must be its ease to use. Its hella difficult to do vlogging with rear cameras in iphones when we have to show our face cuz we cant know if we are in frame or not. Thats what stopping me to use it from all this time, and using apple pro res is not a option for everyone cuz it takes a lot of space :((

[@NOlimitsON]

I used Blackmagic camera app and the h265 codec in apple log - 1 hour of 4K 25p footage is 8GB only)) so the sizes are not an issue. The rear camera - yes, not comfy)

[@nightdonutstudio]

And m4/3 sensor with f2.8 lens has similar low light performace as 1 inch sensor with f2.0. So I would not be that thrilled if they come out with pro version with m4/3 and f2.8.

[@nightdonutstudio]

I test myself. For pocket 3, the max ISO I would use is 800.

[@officialrobertcenox]

people tend to forget that you can see yourself in a screen while using the camera in iphone that that doesnt happen unless you use selfie low reso camera

[@ДенисГригорьев-ж6й]

Привет. Может со вторьім джидаем сравните, 15 про айфон?)

[@NOlimitsON]

Привет) Со вторым сравнивал уже 13 Pro Max ))

[@holwicz]

Everything is relative, as long as you put one next to the other you will always find differences

[@firojsamdole8482]

Dji pocket 3 is winner

[@V-adventurous]

Once Apple adds action mode in 4k it’s game over.

[@JoshWilliams-mf9fc]

The focusing issue on DJI is because you had it on continuous vs single focus. Just set the single focus and it won’t do that.

[@NOlimitsON]

I’d prefer continuous af to work a lot better as well

[@iyason6878]

18.33, dji skin tone targets arri cameras, and is more pleasing and less vibrant, iPhone is too saturated and yellow

[@AkhilPatel]

Amazing comparison.

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks a lot! Stay tuned!

[@PalmBeachRider-o2x]

This is a really good comparision. Thank you.

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks mate) stay tuned)

[@jesusblessthesecommentsamen]

iPhone image looks better

[@abdulrehmanakram.3030]

please next Insta ace pro and with any camera

[@carlzheng2683]

stop putting the pocket 3 inside that case, tons of people on forums are saying its slowing yanking the tiny screen too forward as you take it out of the case since its too tight, it'll eventually fail. I was so lucky to be able to return my pocket 3 on the 12th day. Lastly DONT flick the monitor open by its self, guide and HOLD the monitor when you flip it. that flicking snap on the monitor seems to be the main failure on these models.

[@NOlimitsON]

So it seems that dji’s engineering team had failed 😅

[@bastian.michel]

awesome comparison. love it

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks mate! I appreciate it! Stay tuned!

[@Video-Tv-2015]

i love dji pocket 3

[@teknologene]

The iPhone 15 as a vlogging camera is way too expensive. I'd go for the DJI Pocket

[@NOlimitsON]

I’m considering it as a blogging camera if you already own one) if you don’t - DJI is also great

[@ronalberca2188]

​@@NOlimitsON I have the iPhone 15 pro max and will be shooting a lot in low light environments this summer. I just don't know if there is that much of a difference in low light shooting to spend the extra money on the DJI pocket 3. Although it look pretty nice.

[@rrgert4]

8:28 i heard DJI released a firmware update that brings d-log and HLG(10BIT) slow motion 120fps aswell, did you hear this?😮🎉

[@NOlimitsON]

Yes, exaclty when I posted the video they've added 4K 120p HLG and D-Log M to the Pocket 3 with a firmware.

[@theuktoday4233]

it wont be a mobile phone no matter how good it appears

[@eddu4361]

iPhone has no gimbal. Built in ibis and software image stabilization are no match for any real gimbal like the one on the P3.

[@markrobby7136]

DJI all the way❤!!!!

[@homerfrasier]

But it's not 1 inch at all

[@SYEDRAFIQURRAHAMAN]

Dji p3 is the king

[@Museumnight-mq3gw]

Pocket 3 is still better at night than the ace pro, for vlogging Id pick pocket 3 any day.

[@biggooseadventures]

Yes you might as well use the iPhone

[@victorpineda7519]

Haha. The Supersaf pose at 1:32.

[@NOlimitsON]

well) I've been doing this eyebrow thing for like 20 years already ahahah))

[@victorpineda7519]

@@NOlimitsON ok. But you gotta admit, his brow is way higher than yours.

[@NOlimitsON]

@@victorpineda7519 ok) But who cares)?

[@nilkamalsingha3028]

Pocket 3 is far better then iphone 15 pro mex .

[@simoz78]

In case you ever make a video comparison between iPhone 15 Pro and Insta360 Ace Pro, I'd like to ask for a lot more walking/stabilization footage at night time (in well lit areas like in this video)

[@ricarmig]

I bought the Ace Pro, I think it is the best add on to a good cameraphone: weather sealed, great sensor and lenses, flip screen and not as sensible as the pocket 3. Image quality… nothing is as good as the pocket 3, you’ll have to go to an APS-C system to get better than that (which isn’t as portable). For people that want to travel light, even the pocket 3 + add ons is already in the limit, a n APS-C would be already too much.

[@motione3949]

في دبي

[@michaelbell75]

Thanks! Just as I thought, zero reason to buy a DJI, your smartphone is just as good and if you have a 15 Pro Max like I do, it's even better than the DJI. Too bad other reviewers won't do this comparison. DJI must be paying them too much money to act like it's the most amazing device ever created while a top smartphone will outperform it in every area lol.

[@BillyGringo]

No it doesnt.

[@ronalberca2188]

I think in low light, the DJI wins.

[@expat5587]

i phone is garbage anyway

[@NOlimitsON]

🤦🏻

[@expat5587]

@@NOlimitsON lol

[@michaelbell75]

Tell me you can't afford an iPhone without telling me you can't afford an iPhone.

[@expat5587]

@michaelbell75 hum let's see. I have the z fold 5 , plus I have the 23 ultra cash paid , Humm, so i can't afford a iPhone? 🤔, you sound like a fool . You would wish you had my status . Next time, know who you are talking to.

[@michaelbell75]

@@expat5587 the iPhone is better than cheap Samsung Android phones 😂

[@halimrahman]

I really like the iPhone 15 Pro Max and it works like a wonder! I had a month's trip to Spain and also took recordings while in a moving car. The footage came out brilliant! But, to get the "smoothness" (of the stabilisation), I have to record using the default camera app. This is where it falls. HDR is over-sharpened and LOG is bloated in size. Something that I wish in the future (soon, please) firmware update to allow to choose LOG using HEVC instead of ProRes. BlackMagic app is a modern miracle, except for one thing. The stabilisation!

[@NOlimitsON]

Yeah, agreed! I also wish they’ll add this option! Thanks for watching! Stay tuned!

[@bd7190]

How much is Apple paying you?

[@NOlimitsON]

Nothing) you gotta be kidding) 😉

[@thefowlyetti2]

he's definitely biased, but not payed for it. The difference in low light is huge.

[@NOlimitsON]

@@thefowlyetti2 so funny to read those comments))

[@yamahass66]

​@thefowlyetti2 Actually it's not huge. //Photographer.

[@michaelbell75]

Yea, because Apple needs to pay people to try and get people to buy that new product many people dont know about called the iPhone right? 🤣

[@MonkeyClub]

Great test, I'm disappointed with Pocket 3. The iPhone is great, add a gimbal to it to record better in the evening. Unfortunately, the iPhone has image problems and flares in the evening.

[@NOlimitsON]

Thanks mate) agreed)

[@bearlyphased]

Ive always been anti-iphone and i will certainly say its come a lonnnnng way with the camera

[@hasturko]

i phone 15 pro max the best )