The Best Smartphone Gimbal in Australia

Your videos shake when you walk, and filming yourself means repeatedly stopping to adjust the phone. The Hohem iSteady M7 is our top smartphone gimbal for heavier phone setups and remote-controlled filming, backed by three independent recommendations; for everyday recording on a smaller budget, we’d buy the DJI Osmo Mobile 8.

The short answer

The best smartphone gimbals in Australia

• Best for heavier phone setups: Hohem iSteady M7
• Best value for everyday filming: DJI Osmo Mobile 8
• Best for solo creators wanting remote framing: DJI Osmo Mobile 8P
• Best for iPhone app tracking: Insta360 Flow 2 Pro
• Best for compact touchscreen control: Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra
• Best for beginners filming groups: Insta360 Flow 2

Product		Price
	Hohem iSteady M7 (HPG-M7)	from $399.00 at Amazon	$399.00 at Amazon
	DJI Osmo Mobile 8 (6937224126817)	from $168.00 at Amazon	$168.00 at Amazon
	DJI Osmo Mobile 8P (6937224141759)	from $269.00 at Amazon	$269.00 at Amazon
	Insta360 Flow 2 Pro (FMG2pro-AC)	from $299.99 at Amazon	$299.99 at Amazon
	Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra (HPG-V3U)	from $229.00 at Amazon	$229.00 at Amazon
	Insta360 Flow 2 (CINSABQA)	from $179.99 at Amazon	$179.99 at Amazon

1. Best for heavier phone setups: Hohem iSteady M7

If your phone setup includes extra gear, choosing a gimbal means checking more than whether the phone fits. The Hohem iSteady M7 is our first choice for that problem, with Hohem listing a payload of about 500 g and support for accessories such as external lenses and microphones.

The detachable touchscreen gives you a way to preview and adjust the shot while you’re away from the handle. That’s worth paying for when you’re both the person filming and the person in frame. App-independent tracking also suits creators who want to choose their recording app rather than build their routine around the gimbal’s software.

GadgetGuy recommends it for demanding creators using heavier smartphones, citing powerful stabilisation, app-independent tracking and the detachable touchscreen remote.

Our take is that the M7 earns its place through those specific needs. It’s the most expensive pick here, so we’d skip it for casual clips with a straightforward phone setup. Amazon Australia is its only listed stockist in our data; check the warranty and returns terms before committing.

Our verdict: Buy the M7 if you need room for a heavier setup and want to control framing remotely. For everyday phone videos, the cheaper Osmo Mobile 8 is our value recommendation.

2. Best value for everyday filming: DJI Osmo Mobile 8

You want steadier family clips and travel videos without paying for a creator kit you’ll barely use. We’d start with the DJI Osmo Mobile 8: it’s the cheapest gimbal in this guide and includes a tripod and extension rod for handheld or hands-free recording.

DJI’s tutorials and one-tap editing give beginners somewhere to start once the phone is mounted. We like that combination more than paying extra for remote controls before you’ve worked out how often you’ll film.

Android Authority recommends it as an easy-to-use all-rounder, with excellent stabilisation, smart tracking and controls for beginners and experienced creators.

The catch for Android buyers is setup: DJI says its Mimo app is unavailable through Google Play and must be downloaded from DJI’s official website. Check that you’re comfortable with that before buying. The supplied stock check lists Amazon Australia alone for this model, so read the warranty coverage and return conditions there.

Our verdict: This is the one we’d buy for everyday recording on a budget. Confirm your phone supports the features you want, especially if native tracking is the reason you’re buying.

3. Best for solo creators wanting remote framing: DJI Osmo Mobile 8P

Getting into position, checking the frame and walking back to the phone gets tiresome when you’re filming alone. The DJI Osmo Mobile 8P addresses that with DJI’s Osmo FrameTap remote, which lets you adjust composition from a distance.

TechRadar recommends it for solo creators wanting excellent subject tracking, smooth footage and remote framing in a folding gimbal. That makes it a sensible step up when controlling the shot from your position is part of your routine.

It costs more than the Osmo Mobile 8. Our take is that the extra spend makes sense for remote framing; we’d keep the money if you’ll usually be holding the gimbal yourself.

There’s some setup care required, too. DJI says to attach the remote’s bottom magnetically first, then press it into place, because sliding it down forcefully can damage the contacts. Android buyers also need DJI’s website download of Mimo. Amazon Australia is the sole retailer shown stocking this pick in the supplied data; review its warranty and returns terms.

Our verdict: Choose the 8P when remote framing will save you repeated trips back to the phone. If you mainly film from behind the camera, we’d choose the cheaper Mobile 8.

4. Best for iPhone app tracking: Insta360 Flow 2 Pro

If you record through several iPhone apps, check where a gimbal’s tracking works before paying for it. The Insta360 Flow 2 Pro is our iPhone-focused choice because Insta360 says it supports native tracking across more than 200 iOS apps.

TechRadar recommends it as an affordable iPhone option with compact folding construction, effective stabilisation and Apple DockKit tracking. The recommendation fits readers who want tracking to work within their existing iPhone recording habits.

Don’t read “affordable” as “cheapest here”. This Ultimate Creator Bundle costs more than the basic Flow 2 and both DJI picks in this guide. We’d pay the difference for the iPhone tracking support, rather than buy the bundle merely because it has more accessories.

Android support takes a different route through the AI Tracker, so confirm your exact phone and preferred apps against Insta360’s compatibility list. Our retailer data shows this bundle at Amazon Australia only; check the warranty and return terms for that exact listing.

Our verdict: For readers looking for the best gimbal for iPhone app tracking, this is our pick. Buy it for supported tracking in the apps you use; choose the cheaper Flow 2 if basic group filming is enough.

5. Best for compact touchscreen control: Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra

A phone on a tripod doesn’t solve much if you still need to return to it to check every shot. The Hohem iSteady V3 Ultra gives you a detachable touchscreen for previewing and adjusting your framing, in a foldable design.

TechRadar recommends it for compact, hands-free filming with app-independent person and object tracking and a detachable touchscreen controller. We’d choose it when that controller is the feature you’ll use regularly and the M7’s higher purchase price is hard to justify.

It still costs more than the Osmo Mobile 8 and basic Flow 2. There’s also no battery-runtime figure in the supplied specifications, so check that before relying on it for long recording sessions. Amazon Australia is the only stockist recorded for this pick; confirm warranty support and the conditions for returning it.

Our verdict: Buy the V3 Ultra for hands-free filming with a dedicated touchscreen controller. If you won’t use remote preview, we’d spend less on the Osmo Mobile 8.

6. Best for beginners filming groups: Insta360 Flow 2

Being the person taking the video shouldn’t mean you’re always missing from it. The Insta360 Flow 2 suits group recording, with multi-person tracking and the ability to use another phone as a remote preview and shooting screen.

Digital Camera World recommends it for beginners and travellers wanting an affordable, portable gimbal with simple setup and reliable stabilisation. Our take is that it deserves a look for family or group filming without the Flow 2 Pro bundle’s higher cost.

Its second-screen approach means you need another phone to use that remote feature. And don’t buy it expecting the advertised zoom tracking on any handset: Insta360 limits that feature to iPhone 12–16 Pro and Pro Max models.

The Flow 2 costs a little more than the Osmo Mobile 8, so we’d choose it specifically for group tracking and phone-based remote control. Amazon Australia is the only retailer listed with stock in our data; check the warranty and returns policy before ordering.

Our verdict: Choose the Flow 2 if group filming and a spare phone for remote control fit your plans. For straightforward handheld recording, the cheaper Osmo Mobile 8 remains our value buy.

How we chose

Our reviews draw on owner ratings where available, independent recommendations, maker specifications, and price and stock checks. We found no independent owner rating at the retailers we check for any of these six models, so this ranking uses the listed independent recommendations, features for each filming need and relative price. All six were in stock at Amazon Australia when checked.

Smartphone gimbal buying guide

If walking videos shake, start with stabilisation

All six picks list three-axis stabilisation. That’s the starting point for choosing a gimbal for smartphone video, but it doesn’t make every clip automatically sharp or well framed.

Keep stabilisation and tracking separate in your buying decision. Stabilisation addresses unwanted camera movement; tracking helps keep a subject in frame. If you mainly film scenery while walking, remote subject tracking may matter less than it does when you film yourself.

If your phone carries extra gear, check the complete setup

Check the clamp dimensions and payload limit against your phone with its case and any attached accessories. Don’t compare the limit with the bare handset and forget the microphone or lens you intend to add.

The M7 is our recommendation for heavier phone setups, but its stated payload still has a limit. Confirm the total weight before buying.

If you film yourself, decide how you’ll control the shot

Choose the remote approach you’ll actually use. The Hohem models provide detachable touchscreen controllers, the DJI 8P offers FrameTap composition control, and the Flow 2 can use another phone for preview and shooting.

A dedicated controller makes sense if you’re often away from the handle. Using another phone can suit group filming, provided that phone is available when you need it.

If you’re choosing an iPhone gimbal, check the apps too

A phone fitting the clamp doesn’t establish that every tracking feature works with it. Check your exact handset, operating system and recording app.

The Flow 2 Pro’s claimed iOS app support is why it gets our iPhone recommendation. The basic Flow 2 has a narrower stated requirement for Active Zoom Tracking. Buy for the feature your phone supports, rather than the biggest claim on the listing.

If you’re buying for Android, check setup before checkout

Look for the manufacturer’s compatibility list and app installation instructions. Both DJI listings say Mimo must be downloaded from DJI’s website rather than Google Play. The Flow 2 Pro lists an AI Tracker route for Android tracking.

Resolve those requirements before ordering a phone stabiliser gimbal. Discovering them after delivery adds work you could have avoided.

If you’ll take it travelling, plan for packing and charging

Check folded dimensions against the bag you’ll carry and look at the maker’s battery conditions. Treat claimed runtimes as planning figures, especially if you also intend to charge your phone from the gimbal.

The supplied V3 Ultra data doesn’t state a runtime. Get that detail before choosing it for extended filming away from a power point.

If the price difference feels large, buy for one clear need

Our value choice is the Osmo Mobile 8. Spend more when you can name what you’ll gain: heavier-setup support, remote framing, a touchscreen preview or supported tracking in your preferred iPhone apps.

If none of those solves a problem you have, there’s little reason to buy the more expensive model.

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