The Insta360 X5 was 2025’s best 360 camera — and now that the X6 pushed its price down, it’s the value flagship of the range.
- 🗓️ Updated August 2026
- 🎥 8K30 · PureVideo
- 💰 Best value flagship
4.5/5OUR SCORE
Ninety percent of the flagship for less
★★★★☆4.5 out of 5
Excellent 8K30 footage, replaceable lenses and the same editing workflow as the X6 — at a notably lower street price since August 2026.
Key specs
| Sensors | Dual 1/1.28″ (144% larger than the X4’s) |
|---|---|
| Max 360 video | 8K at 30fps with PureVideo AI noise reduction |
| Processing | Triple AI Chip system |
| Lenses | User-replaceable |
| Price | £415 (UK store) — down since the X6 launch |
👍 What we like
- Strong 8K30 with PureVideo noise reduction in low light
- Replaceable lenses — cheap insurance for action use
- Same mature app and editing workflow as the X6
- Price keeps dropping since the X6 arrived
👎 What we don’t
- No 8K50/60 — fast-action reframes are smoother on the X6 or Osmo 360 II
- 8-bit colour vs the X6’s 10-bit
🎬 Sample footage shot on the X5
Insta360 X5 raw sample footage
X5 in action — bullet time, FPV and virtual tours
Verdict
If you want 90% of the flagship 360 experience for significantly less money, the X5 is the value pick of the Insta360 range in 2026.
Insta360 X5 — the value flagship
See current price →Score 4.5/5 · 8K30 PureVideo · replaceable lenses
Compare: Insta360 X6 review · Best 360 cameras
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Reviewed by The Angle editorial team · Last updated September 1, 2026