The 360° camera world just got a seismic shake-up, and it’s courtesy of Insta360. The brand’s latest release, the Insta360 X5, isn’t just another upgrade. It is a bold flex of technology, design, and sheer gumption.
Billed as the “smartest, toughest 360 camera ever made,” the X5 has been meticulously crafted to outmuscle, outthink, and outshine the competition. In true Insta360 style, it doesn’t just capture your world — it reinvents how you frame it.
Whether you’re dangling off a cliff, swimming with sharks, or simply filming your dog’s epic zoomies in the park, this new flagship has your back. Let’s dive into the tech specs.Insta360 X5 Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Resolution | 8K 360° Video at 30fps (Supersampled from 11K) |
| Sensor Size | Dual 1/1.28″ Sensors (more light, better colours, crisper images) |
| AI Processing | Triple AI Chip System: 1 x 5nm AI Chip + 2 x Pro Imaging Chips |
| Low Light Mode | PureVideo Mode (AI noise reduction + dynamic range boost) |
| Lens System | User-replaceable lenses (swap them out, save the drama) |
| Battery Life | Up to 185 minutes (depending on filming mode) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 Rated – Waterproof up to 15 metres |
| New Feature Highlight | InstaFrame Mode – shoot 360° and flat video simultaneously |
| Price | From USD 549.99 (Standard Kit); USD 659.99 (Essentials Kit with extras) |
Smarter Than Your Average Camera
The triple AI chipset isn’t just marketing babble. It turbocharges the X5’s processing power, letting you capture breathtaking visuals with colours so true-to-life that you might start questioning your own eyesight. And with InstaFrame, you can finally stop spending Sunday nights editing footage like a tortured Victorian poet. You get a ready-to-share flat video and a 360° version at the same time.
Levelled Up Insta360 app
The Insta360 app just levelled up with a sleek new look and smarter tools for the X5 launch. One-tap Dewarp zaps away fisheye distortion, while instant export means you can skip the edits and share straight away. Old favourites like Quick Edit, AI Edit, and Shot Lab (packed with 40+ wild templates) are still in play, plus a full manual suite if you’re feeling fancy..
Tough Enough for Whatever You Throw at It
The X5 doesn’t just survive rough adventures. It thrives in them. The IP68 rating means you can dunk it underwater up to 15 metres without a care. No need to stick it in a Ziploc bag and hope for the best. Plus, the new swappable lens design means when fate or a rock inevitably takes a swipe at your camera, it’s a quick fix instead of a financial heartbreak.
Seeing Clearly at Night
Low-light performance is where action cams usually wave the white flag, but not here. Thanks to PureVideo Mode and a hefty helping of AI magic, you get clean, vibrant shots even when the sun’s packed up and gone home. Filming the Northern Lights? Or just your mate dancing badly at 2am? Either way, Insta360 X5’s got you sorted.
Insta360 x5 Pricing and Availability
- Standard Edition: USD 549.99
- Essentials Kit: USD 659.99 (includes an extra battery, selfie stick and other accessories)
Available now via Insta360’s official website, Shopee and authorised dealers.
The Insta360 X5 isn’t just evolutionary. It’s a proper reinvention of what 360° cameras should be. Smarter, tougher, and far more useful. Whether you’re creating professional-grade VR content or just after immortalising your latest misadventure with cinematic flair, the X5 genuinely feels like the tool to do it all, without the faff.