Pricing and a potential release date for the Mini 3 series have leaked online. Reportedly, the Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro could be with us later this month but for CNY 3,299 (~US$519) and CNY 4,299 (~US$676), respectively.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/DJI-Mini-3-Pricing-and-a-release-date-leaks-for-the-Mini-3-and-Mini-3-Pro.613080.0.html
the leak suggests that the Mini 3 will be twice the price of the Mini 2
Not really. The Mini 2 in the US is currently US$450 for the basic drone, and US$600 for the FlyMore combo vs US$520 and US$768 respectively for the Mini 3.
The Mini 3 Pro gets closer to double at US$786 and US$934 but still not double.
It's only when you switch to the new controller (only available with the FlyMore combo) that it doubles.
Either way.. it's clear that the Mini 3 is meant as an upgrade to the Mini 2 while the Mini 3 Pro is meant as a "downgrade" to the Mavic Air 2 - basically squeezing it into a sub-250g chassis to let pros and prosumers slip under the magic 250g limit and not need a license.