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Mavic 3 Pro vs Mini 5 Pro

Quick take: The Mini 5 Pro has the highest resolution at 50MP; the Mini 5 Pro is the most affordable.

22 specs side by side·0 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Specification Mavic 3 ProDJI · 2023Mini 5 ProDJI · 2025
Price £1,689£629Best
Resolution 20.0MP50.0MPBest
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Mount Fixed lens (24 + 70 + 166 mm-eq)Fixed lens (24 mm-eq f/1.8)
Take-off weight 958 g249 gBest
Fly without registering No — 250 g or moreYes — under 250 g
Flight time 43 minBest36 min
Wind resistance 12.0 m/s12.0 m/s
Obstacle sensing OmnidirectionalOmnidirectional
Video link O3+O4+
Range 8.0 km10.0 kmBest
Top speed 21.0 m/sBest18.0 m/s
Cameras 3, tele up to 7.0× · variable aperture1
HDR / log / 10-bit HDR, log, 10-bitHDR, log, 10-bit
RAW stills YesYes
Vertical shooting Not supportedYes
Gimbal 3-axis3-axis
Intelligent flight Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-homeSubject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home
Storage 8 GB built in + microSD slot42 GB built in + microSD slot
Controller in the box DJI RCDJI RC-N3
FPV Not an FPV droneNot an FPV drone
Folds YesYes

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