Insta360 X5 Launches with AI, 8K Video, and Extreme Durability
Insta360, known for its awesome 360° cameras, has just launched its newest flagship camera: the Insta360 X5. This camera features exciting upgrades that promise better video quality, a tougher build, and easier ways to create and share your adventures.
At the heart of the X5 are larger 1/1.28″ image sensors and a powerful Triple AI Chip system, which delivers noticeably better video and photo quality. It records crisp 8K30fps 360° video with supersampling from 11K, offering true-to-life clarity. Low light performance also gets a big upgrade thanks to a new PureVideo mode, which uses advanced AI to reduce noise and enhance dynamic range in dark environments.
The camera supports a wide range of formats, including:
- 8K30 360°
- 5.7K60 Active HDR
- 4K120 slow motion
- 72MP stills (with RAW DNG support)
- Amazing Video, Day and Night:
The Insta360 X5 can shoot super detailed 8K 360° video, making your memories look true to life. The camera has bigger sensors that capture way more light, which means clearer and brighter videos, even when it’s not very bright. There’s also a special AI mode called PureVideo that makes low-light videos look crisp and smooth, perfect for those night-time city shots or evening events. Plus, the upgraded Active HDR ensures your videos look great even when there’s a big difference between the bright and dark parts of the scene.
Built to Survive Adventure
The X5 isn’t just smart—it’s tough. The new replaceable lens system lets you swap lenses if one gets damaged while hiking in the Volta Region or surfing in Busua, a game-changer for active users. The lenses are made from ultra-durable, scratch-resistant glass designed to handle drops, knocks, and wild conditions.
The X5 also has a built-in wind guard for clearer audio, a battery that lasts up to 3 hours for those long recording sessions, and it’s waterproof up to 15 meters deep – perfect for capturing underwater beauty off the coast of Ghana. Plus, it has a magnetic mounting system that makes it quick to change accessories.
Other rugged features include:
- Waterproof up to 49ft (15m) without a case
- Built-in Wind Guard to reduce noise on windy days
- 3-hour battery life with fast charging (0–80% in 20 minutes)
- Magnetic mounting system for quick accessory swaps
One of the coolest things about the X5 is that it records everything around you in 360°. This means you don’t have to worry about pointing it exactly right – just film, and pick your best angles later! The “invisible selfie stick” feature is still here, letting you get those cool third-person views that look like magic.
But the X5 also has a brand new mode called InstaFrame. When you record in this mode, the camera makes two videos at once: a regular, flat video that’s ready to share right away, and a full 360° video that you can edit later to choose the best perspectives. This makes sharing those special moments, like a child’s first steps or a surprising wildlife encounter on your travels in Ghana, super easy.
Easy to Edit and Share
The Insta360 app has always been great for editing 360° videos, and it’s now even better with a fresh new look and easier tools. You can quickly remove that fish-eye look, export videos with just one tap, and use AI to help you edit automatically. And for those who want more control, the free Insta360 Studio software for computers is also available.
Sharing your 360° creations with the world is also a breeze with the Insta360+ cloud service. You can automatically back up your files, share 360° clips instantly, and even edit your videos in the cloud.
Powerful Post-Production Tools
- The revamped Insta360 app makes editing intuitive and fun. New tools like:
- One-tap Dewarp (removes fisheye distortion)
- Zero-edit export for quick sharing
- AI-powered templates in Shot Lab
- Quick Edit & AI Edit
The free Insta360 Studio desktop app offers even more advanced editing options, while the optional Insta360+ cloud service adds auto-backup, cloud editing, and one-click sharing.
The Insta360 X5 blends rugged design, brilliant image quality, and intelligent features to create what might be the most complete 360° camera on the market.