Zhiyun Smooth Q5
The Smooth Q5 is a beginner-tier smartphone gimbal (0.28kg payload) built around affordability and portability. Foldable and pocket-friendly with AI tracking, it's aimed at smartphone vloggers who want stabilization and subject tracking on a modest budget. The 0.28kg payload keeps it strictly phone-only — it's not for mirrorless or action-cam rigs.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall60±6Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions; excluded here: compatibility (no ecosystem dimension).
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| payload (kg) | 0.28Flagged | Flagged |
| vertical shooting | yesSourced | Sourced |
1/2 detail specs sourced · 1 flagged for verification. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
Verdict
Best for
- Budget smartphone vloggers
- AI tracking on a tight budget
- Foldable, pocket-friendly portability
Who should skip this
- Camera shooters — 280 g payload is for phones only
- Pro-feature seekers — this is a budget phone gimbal, not a high-payload tool
Where to buy
List price $99
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Prices last checked Jul 16, 2026 — retailer prices change often, so click through for the current price.
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Compatibility
No platform-specific compatibility requirements — this works in any standard photo / video setup.
Upgrade path
Outgrow it and the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P is the natural next step up in gimbals. See it →