Phantom 4 vs Phantom 3 Professional
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Phantom 4 is better
- Max Speed: 45 mph vs 36 mph(25% more)
- Max Flight Time: 28 min vs 23 min(22% more)
- Battery Capacity: 5350 mAh vs 4480 mAh(19% more)
Why Phantom 3 Professional is better
- Weight: 1280 g vs 1380 g(8% less)
Verdict
Phantom 4 leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Phantom 4 | Phantom 3 Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max Video | 4K30 | 4K30 |
| Gimbal Axes | 3-axis | 3-axis |
| Flight Performance | ||
| Max Flight Time | 28 min● | 23 min |
| Max Speed | 45 mph● | 36 mph |
| Max Range | 5 km | 5 km |
| Design & Battery | ||
| Weight | 1380 g | 1280 g● |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Battery Capacity | 5350 mAh● | 4480 mAh |

