Insta360‘s flagship camera is now official: The Insta360 X5 is finally here, and now available for purchase in the Philippines.

Locally, the Insta360 X5 starts at P32,990 (roughly $583) for the Standard Bundle that includes the camera, a carrying pouch, and a lens cloth. In the United States, this same barbones bundle is priced at $550.

For users seeking extended shooting time and protection, the Essentials Bundle, priced at P39,390 ($696) locally, adds practical accessories like an extra battery, a fast-charge case, lens guards, a selfie stick, and a carry case. And then there’s the Motorcycle Bundle, which ships with rider-specific mounts like a heavy-duty clamp, that costs P37,890 ($670). There’s also the Cycling Bundle, priced at P37,490 ($663), featuring lightweight bike mounts, so you can get the right setup for your needs from the start while still having compatibility with Insta360’s broader accessory range.

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Insta360 sent us the X5 to test prior to the global launch. Check out our review video embedded in this article to find out what we think of the device. Spoiler alert: The Insta360 X5 actually surprised us — in a good way.

As for the camera itself, the unit is loaded with significant upgrades over its predecessor, last year’s Insta360 X4. For one, the dual fish-eye cameras found in the new model pack larger 1/1.28-inch sensors, which promise better low-light videos and photos.

Of course, it helps that the camera has an improved AI chip that boosts brightness and dynamic range in the dark. That AI chip also powers the Insta360 X5’s AI Highlights Assistant feature that automatically finds the best moments in your footage right on the camera. Just know, using it does seem to drain the battery a bit faster. There’s also a dedicated PureVideo mode, which is basically Night mode for the camera.

The Insta360 X5 likewise boasts the new LOG mode, which is capped at 5.7K at 60 fps. Before, to get a “flat” look in your videos, you need to shoot using the camera’s Flat profile. Finally, there’s the battery. It’s slightly bigger this time around, with the X5 sporting a 2,400mAh battery that supports fast charging, so you can get up to 80% in just 20 minutes.

Press release

Insta360 X5 specs

• Dual cameras with 1/1.28-inch sensors and f/2.0 fish-eye lens (6mm)
• Up to 72-megapixel photos
• Quad microphones
• 6-axis gyroscope
• Waterproof to 15 meters or 49 feet
• Expandable storage via microSD card (requires UHS-I V30 speed class or higher)
• Connectivity options: Wi-Fi (802.11a/n/ac), Bluetooth (BLE 5.2)
• 2400mAh battery with fast charging support (100% in 35 minutes, 80% in 20 minutes)
• 360-degree-lens video resolutions and frame rates:
  • 8K (Video, PureVideo): 7680×3840 at 30/25/24 fps
  • 5.7K+ (Video, InstaFrame): 5760×2880 at 30/25/24 fps
  • 5.7K (Video, InstaFrame): 5760×2880 at 60/50/48/30/25/24 fps
  • 4K (Video, PureVideo): 3840×1920 at 120/100/60/50/48/30/25/24 fps
  • 1080p (InstaFrame): at 30/25/24 fps
  • 360° Video modes: Video (with built-in Active HDR), PureVideo, InstaFrame, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time, Loop Recording, Road Mode
• Single-lens-video resolutions and frame rates:
  • 4K (Video, FreeFrame, Me mode): 3840×2160 at 60/50/30/25/24 fps (Video); 3840×3840 at 30/25/24 fps (FreeFrame); 3840×2160 at 30/25/24 fps (Me mode)
  • 2.7K (Video, FreeFrame, Me mode): 2720×1536 at 60/50/30/25/24 fps (Video and FreeFrame); at 120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps (Me mode)
  • 1080p (Video, FreeFrame, Me mode): 1920×1080 at 120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps (Video and Me mode); at 60/50/30/25/24 fps (FreeFrame)
• Color profiles: Vivid, Standard, Flat, I-Log

Insta360 X5 at a glance

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