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Fimi X8 Mini Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Max flight time:31 minVideo resolution:4K/30 fpsMax transmission distance:8 km

Fimi X8 Mini Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 28 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

85%

7.5

Technical score

15%

7.5

Review score ( 5 · 23)

Review score 15% · 7.5 · based on 28 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
â–²Better than 74% of drones
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

26%

7.2

Flight

24%

6.9

Camera

20%

7.7

Safety

16%

8.2

Connectivity

14%

7.6

Battery & Design

â–²Better than 77% of drones
7.5

Review score

Review score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Grades by review (28)
5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 23 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
1

7.5%

8.0

stuff.tv

≈ estimated
1

4.8%

8.0

firstquadcopter.com

Video reviews 9

3%

9.0

Clean Unbox

3%

9.0

Circling the Drone

3%

9.0

alishanmao

3%

9.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

3%

9.0

Idaho Quadcopter

3%

8.0

Dustin Dunnill

3%

6.0

Air Photography

3%

6.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

3%

3.0

John Cuppi

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 70% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Fimi X8 Mini

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

26%

7.2

Flight

24%

6.9

Camera

20%

7.7

Safety

16%

8.2

Connectivity

14%

7.6

Battery & Design

7.5
Review score
Review score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Grades by review (28)
5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 23 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
1

7.5%

8.0

stuff.tv

≈ estimated
1

4.8%

8.0

firstquadcopter.com

Video reviews 9

3%

9.0

Clean Unbox

3%

9.0

Circling the Drone

3%

9.0

alishanmao

3%

9.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

3%

9.0

Idaho Quadcopter

3%

8.0

Dustin Dunnill

3%

6.0

Air Photography

3%

6.0

CAPTAIN DRONE

3%

3.0

John Cuppi

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Fimi X8 Mini has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 74.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.0
Max flight time
31 min
Max flight time
31 min
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 31 min, longer than 71.5% of drones and equal to 4.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
8 km
Max flight distance
8 km
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 8 km, farther than 70.2% of drones and equal to 1.1% of drones.
Max flight speed
16 m/s
Max flight speed
16 m/s
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 16 m/s, faster than 54.4% of drones and equal to 10.8% of drones.
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10.7 m/s, higher than 48.9% of drones and equal to 23.7% of drones.
Value may include conversion from Beaufort-scale rating to m/s.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
4,000 m
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 4,000 m, higher than 50.8% of drones and equal to 13.4% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
Video resolution
4K/30 fps
â–² Better than 58% of models
This drone records video at 4K/30 fps, higher than 58.4% of drones and equal to 20.3% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
â–² Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/2.6"
Sensor size
1/2.6"
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/2.6", smaller than 67.6% of drones and equal to 0.9% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, higher than 41.3% of drones and equal to 16.7% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
100 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
100 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 100 Mbps, higher than 30.3% of drones and equal to 29% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
â–² Better than 82% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 82.4% and the same as those of 17.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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Max transmission distance
8 km
Max transmission distance
8 km
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 8 km, farther than 70.4% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
Transmission latency
120 ms
Transmission latency
120 ms
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
This drone has transmission latency of 120 ms, lower than 59.2% of drones and equal to 28.2% of drones.
Video transmission system
RokLink
Video transmission system
RokLink
â–² Better than 83% of models
This drone uses RokLink for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 83.1% and the same as that used by 3.1%.
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
â–² Better than 80% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@60 fps, higher-quality than 80.2% of drones and equal to 12.5% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
2,400 mAh
Battery capacity
2,400 mAh
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,400 mAh, larger than 60.1% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Battery energy
17.28 Wh
Battery energy
17.28 Wh
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 17.28 Wh, higher than 50.6% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Charging time
60 min
Charging time
60 min
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 60 min, faster than 80% of drones and equal to 8.8% of drones.
Weight
245 g
Weight
245 g
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 245 g, lighter than 50.5% of drones and equal to 1.6% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

Fimi X8 Mini vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • 11 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    31 min
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (31 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    31 min vs 20 min
  • Supports low-light mode
    Low light mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 7 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    8 km
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (8 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    8 km vs 1 km
  • More video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC vs H.264/AVC
  • 7 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    8 km
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (8 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    8 km vs 1 km
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • 12.9% better value for money
    Fimi X8 Mini has better value for money than the average drone (7.97 vs 7.1).
    7.97 vs 7.06
  • 11 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    31 min
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (31 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    31 min vs 20 min
  • 7 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    8 km
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (8 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    8 km vs 1 km
  • 1 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    16 m/s
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (16 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    16 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 3 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    3
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (3 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    3 vs 0
  • Supports low-light mode
    Low light mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This drone supports low-light mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC vs H.264/AVC
  • Captures RAW photos
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This drone can capture RAW photos, while the average drone cannot.
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    3-Axis Mechanical
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone uses 3-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    3-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    full
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This drone offers full manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    full vs no
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, F-Log
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This drone supports Normal, F-Log color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, F-Log vs Normal
  • Supports HDR mode
    HDR mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This drone supports HDR mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 3 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    7
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (7 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Tracking, POI, Waypoint Flight, TapFly, QuickShots, Course Lock, SAR
    7 vs 4
  • 7 km longer transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    8 km
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a longer max transmission distance than the average drone (8 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    8 km vs 1 km
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@60 fps
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 10 ms lower latency
    Transmission latency
    120 ms
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <100 ms – >220 ms
    This drone has lower transmission latency than the average drone (120 ms vs 130 ms). The average drone has transmission latency of 130 ms.
    120 ms vs 130 ms
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    FIMI Navi Mini
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This drone uses the FIMI Navi Mini companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    FIMI Navi Mini vs HS FPV
  • More capable transmission system
    Video transmission system
    RokLink
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This drone uses RokLink for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    RokLink vs SkyLink 2.0
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 30 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    60 min
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (60 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    60 min vs 90 min
  • 96 mm narrower width
    Width
    145 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (145 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    145 mm vs 241 mm
  • 75 mm shorter body length
    Length
    200 mm
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (200 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    200 mm vs 275 mm
  • 200 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,400 mAh
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (2400 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    2,400 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/2.6"
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/2.6" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/2.6" vs 1/2.3"
  • 6.47x less popular
    Fimi X8 Mini is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 2 years older release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2021 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    April 2021
    2021 vs 2023
  • 0.5 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3.5 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3.5 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    3.5 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a lower max ISO than the average drone (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 6.47x less popular
    Fimi X8 Mini is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 2 years older release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2021 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    April 2021
    2021 vs 2023
  • 0.5 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3.5 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3.5 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    3.5 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/30 fps
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Smaller sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/2.6"
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone has a smaller sensor than the average drone (1/2.6" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/2.6" vs 1/2.3"
  • 3,200 ISO lower max ISO
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a lower max ISO than the average drone (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    4000 x 3000 px
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (4000x3000 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    4000x3000 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Clean Unbox
≈ estimated
09/05/2022
First flight · unboxing, city and beach flights, night test
Verdict
Fimi X8 Mini is reliable for beginners and takes detailed photos for its price, and the reviewer is happy with it.
8.0
Dustin Dunnill
≈ estimated
16/09/2021
Range test · long-distance flight and battery drain
Verdict
Fimi X8 Mini has surprisingly strong range and a stable link, though its FPV video and AI features lag DJI.
9.0
Circling the Drone
≈ estimated
06/09/2021
Range test · third flight, over two miles out
Verdict
Fimi X8 Mini has strong range and a sharp camera, though the horizon looked off.
5.0
Dustin Dunnill
≈ estimated
28/08/2021
Flight test review · tracking and video link checks
Verdict
Fimi X8 Mini disappointed in flight, with lost video and weak tracking, and its claimed video link looks doubtful.
6.0
Air Photography
≈ estimated
09/08/2021
Hands-on review · first flight with 4K samples
Verdict
Fimi X8 Mini is decently built and a sound choice for pilots avoiding DJI, but its image has flaws.
3.0
John Cuppi
≈ estimated
07/06/2021
Hands-on review · gimbal, flight and camera issues
Verdict
Fimi X8 Mini's gimbal tilt and shake make it unusable; not recommended right now.
9.0
alishanmao
≈ estimated
16/05/2021
Night-flight and battery test · about 22 minutes on one battery
Verdict
Fimi X8 Mini is a capable small aerial filming drone worth buying, with good flight time.
9.0
Open Circuit RC & Tech
≈ estimated
16/05/2021
Hands-on review · flight, return-to-home and gimbal tests
Verdict
Fimi X8 Mini flies very well and impresses, with possible gimbal shake the reviewer could not confirm.
6.0
CAPTAIN DRONE
≈ estimated
02/05/2021
Flight test · wind, sport mode, return-to-home and quick shots
Verdict
Fimi X8 Mini handles wind well, but its return-to-home landing is imprecise and sport mode drains the battery fast.
9.0
Idaho Quadcopter
≈ estimated
28/04/2021
Hands-on review · first full flight over a canyon
Verdict
Fimi X8 Mini flew well over the canyon, but forward flight showed some gimbal shake.

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Smart modes, solid range and steady flight in wind win praise, but a shaky gimbal and tilted horizon are common complaints.
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8.0
stuff.tv
✓ explicit
03/09/2021
Review · Fun, responsive flyer
Verdict
The Fimi X8 Mini is a light, responsive drone with sharp 4K video, but its gimbal struggles in strong wind and its app lacks advanced autonomous modes.
8.0
firstquadcopter.com
≈ estimated
12/05/2021
Review · Smart Track modes
Verdict
Fimi X8 Mini is a DJI Mini 2 rival that stands out for its Smart Track modes, but a horizon-leveling issue and 4K capped at 30fps hold it back.
9.0
heise.de
✓ explicit
10/03/2022
Review · Wind-resistant mini drone
Verdict
The Fimi X8 Mini is a 4K drone that handles Level 5 wind and offers Smart Track, but its software is less refined than DJI's.
8.0
unepat.fr
≈ estimated
14/02/2026
Review · Foldable 4K drone
Verdict
The Fimi X8 Mini is a foldable sub-250g drone that shoots 4K and handles wind well, but it has no forward obstacle sensors and struggles in low light.
6.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
28/08/2021
Review · Reliability and footage
Verdict
Fimi X8 Mini tracks subjects well, but a gimbal that failed after limited use makes the DJI Mini 2 the safer choice.

Third-party reviews

What we like about Fimi X8 Mini

  • Competitive price point, typically $100 less than the DJI Mini 2
  • Includes a follow-me/active track mode, a feature missing on many similar budget drones
  • Lightweight design (under 250g with the 'Pro' battery) often exempts it from registration requirements
  • Decent flight performance in winds up to level 5
  • USB-C charging directly on the battery for convenience
  • Offers waypoints and other intelligent flight modes

What we don't like about Fimi X8 Mini

  • Poor customer support and difficult warranty claim process
  • Reported quality control issues, including gimbal drift and horizon tilt
  • Lacks obstacle avoidance sensors on the front, back, and sides
  • Frequent reports of signal loss and connection issues
  • Standard battery pushes the weight over 250g, requiring registration in many regions
  • Image quality in low light is often described as noisy or grainy

Verdict

The Fimi X8 Mini is a high-performance, sub-250g foldable drone featuring a 4K camera with a 1/2.6-inch Sony CMOS sensor and a 3-axis mechanical gimbal for stabilized footage. It offers a 30–31 minute flight time and an 8km transmission range using a 5.8GHz TDMA system, while maintaining Level 5 wind resistance and a top speed of 16m/s. Main pros include its highly competitive price, USB-C direct battery charging, and advanced flight modes like Smart Track and Waypoints that are often missing in its weight class. However, notable cons include a lack of obstacle avoidance sensors, potential horizon tilt issues in the gimbal, and the fact that the standard battery pushes the weight slightly over 250g, requiring the 'Pro' battery to remain registration-free.

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