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If your phone’s camera is already doing most of the work when it comes to video, adding a good gimbal like the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P can take that content up a few notches. It’s currently down to $125 from its original $149, which also happens to be its lowest price yet, according to price trackers.
The 7P is foldable, lightweight, and designed to handle even large phones like the iPhone 16 Pro Max or Galaxy S25 Ultra. Once clamped in, it keeps your phone level and smooth while walking or tracking a moving subject. There’s a built-in extension rod for overhead or wide-angle shots, and the embedded tripod makes it possible to shoot hands-free, whether you’re filming a dance tutorial or doing a sit-down livestream.
The design feels solid without being heavy. All the key controls—joystick, record button, camera toggle, zoom dial—are right where your fingers expect them. You can reorient the phone from landscape to vertical just by pressing the trigger on the back. A small multifunction module comes included and snaps onto the clamp magnetically. It lets you use gesture controls for subject tracking, even if you’re using third-party apps like Instagram Live or TikTok. That means you can keep the tracking going without being locked into DJI’s app, which is rare for gimbals (even older DJI models), notes this PCMag review.
Battery life depends heavily on how much of it you’re using. You’ll get around 10 hours with just the gimbal, but that reportedly drops to 4.5 hours with the tracker on, and only three hours if you’re also using the fill light. That might be a downside for longer shoots, especially if you’re relying on the added features. Still, with support for most modern phones, a strong clamp that avoids the power and volume buttons, and DJI’s helpful app with tutorials built in, the Osmo Mobile 7P covers a lot of ground. If your filming style involves motion, multitasking, or one-person setups, this might be the right tool to simplify your workflow without sacrificing quality.
