Insta360 X5 Arrives in the Philippines, Price starts at PhP32,990

Insta360 X5 Launches in the Philippines

Insta360 has formally launched its new flagship 360-degree action camera, the Insta360 X5, within the Philippine market. This latest offering establishes a new benchmark in consumer 360° capture technology, providing Filipino content creators, adventurers, and tech enthusiasts access to industry-leading 8K resolution, significant hardware advancements, and streamlined creative workflows.

Official Retail Prices

Pinoy consumers can now buy the Insta360 X5 at PHP 32,990 for the Standard Bundle. This package includes the X5 camera itself, along with a protective pouch, a USB-C cable, and a lens cloth, providing the essentials to begin capturing content. Recognizing diverse user requirements, Insta360 also offers more comprehensive packages. The Essentials Bundle, priced at PHP 39,390, expands upon the Standard Bundle by adding crucial accessories such as standard lens guards, the 114cm Invisible Selfie Stick, a lens cap, an additional battery, a fast charging hub, and a carry case, offering enhanced protection and extended shooting capability.

For users with specific activity needs, specialized bundles are available. The Motorcycle Bundle is priced at PHP 37,890 and typically includes mounts and accessories tailored for capturing dynamic footage from motorcycles. Similarly, the Cycling Bundle, available for PHP 37,490, provides mounting solutions optimized for bicycles and related action sports. These various configurations of the Insta360 X5 are available through official Insta360’s Authorized stores.

What’s New?

The Insta360 X5 represents a considerable technological evolution compared to its predecessors. Central to its appeal is the capability to record immersive 360-degree video at a maximum resolution of 8K at 30 frames per second. This high resolution provides exceptional detail and offers significant flexibility for reframing shots during post-production without compromising image quality. Complementing the resolution is a substantially larger 1/1.28-inch sensor, which captures approximately 60% more light than the sensor found in the previous X4 model. This improvement directly translates to enhanced performance in low-light conditions, greater dynamic range to handle challenging lighting contrasts, and richer overall color fidelity, vital for capturing the diverse environments found throughout the Philippines.

Powering these imaging capabilities is a new Triple AI Chip architecture. This system integrates two dedicated Pro Imaging Chips focused on image quality and noise reduction, alongside a sophisticated 5nm AI Chip that boosts overall processing power by 140% compared to the X4. This enhanced computational power facilitates cleaner images, faster operation, and enables advanced features such as the dedicated PureVideo mode, designed specifically to optimize clarity and reduce noise in low-light scenarios. Furthermore, the Active HDR mode sees an upgrade, now supporting 5.7K resolution at 60 frames per second, double the frame rate of the X4, ensuring smooth, stable, and detailed footage even during fast-paced action in high-contrast lighting.

Addressing a significant concern for action camera users, the X5 introduces a revolutionary user-replaceable lens system. The camera is equipped with high-strength, scratch-resistant glass lenses that offer improved durability. Should damage occur, users can now easily replace the lens themselves using a dedicated kit, mitigating the need for potentially costly and time-consuming professional repairs. This feature significantly enhances the camera’s practicality for use in rugged environments. Durability is further bolstered by improved IP68 waterproofing, allowing the camera to be submerged up to 15 meters (49 feet) without an external case – a 50% depth increase over the X4, making it suitable for various water-based activities popular in the Philippines.

Practical usability is enhanced through significant improvements in battery performance and charging. The X5 incorporates a large 2400mAh battery, enabling extended recording times. A notable addition is the Endurance Mode, which can achieve up to 185 minutes of recording at 5.7K24fps under specific laboratory conditions. When recharging is necessary, the camera supports Fast Charging, capable of replenishing the battery to 80% capacity in approximately 20 minutes when using a compatible PD charger, minimizing downtime.

Audio capture quality has also been addressed with the inclusion of an all-new hardware Wind Guard, a multi-layer steel mesh designed to physically reduce wind noise. This hardware solution is complemented by upgraded audio algorithms, resulting in clearer and more immersive sound recording across various conditions. Control over the camera remains intuitive, with options including Gesture Control, Voice Control 2.0, and the new Twist to Shoot feature, which allows users to start or stop recording by rotating the selfie stick, useful when wearing gloves or when the camera is mounted out of immediate reach. Insta360’s renowned FlowState Stabilization and 360° Horizon Lock continue to ensure smooth, level footage regardless of camera movement.

Insta360 has also focused on streamlining the content creation workflow with the X5. The introduction of InstaFrame Mode is particularly noteworthy. This function allows the camera to simultaneously record a pre-framed, ready-to-share standard flat video (either with a fixed perspective or automatically tracking the user) while also capturing the full 360-degree video file. This dual-capture capability provides both instant shareability and the complete flexibility of 360° reframing later, catering to different creator needs. The accompanying Insta360 mobile app and desktop Studio software offer AI-powered editing tools like Quick Edit and AI Edit, alongside integration with the optional Insta360+ cloud service for features like auto backup, cloud editing, and simplified sharing.

Wide Range of Accessories

The Insta360 X5 is supported by a comprehensive ecosystem of accessories designed to maximize its versatility. These include optional Standard and Premium Lens Guards for additional protection, specialized mounts for activities like motorcycling and cycling, an Invisible Dive Case for deeper underwater exploration (up to 50m), microphone adapters, and various mounting solutions like the magnetic quick release system. This extensive range ensures the camera can be adapted to nearly any shooting scenario encountered by Filipino users.

The combination of high-end imaging, enhanced durability (particularly the replaceable lenses), improved battery life, and user-friendly workflow features positions the Insta360 X5 as a highly suitable tool for the dynamic Philippine market. It caters effectively to the needs of professional content creators, travel vloggers, action sports enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to capture immersive memories with superior quality and reliability.

For more information about the Insta360 X5, be sure to check the following official pages of Insta360 Philippines:

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/insta360_ph/
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/insta360phofficial
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insta360philippines

Giancarlo Viterbo

Founder, Chief Editor, and Sales Lead at Gadget Pilipinas | Website

Giancarlo Viterbo is a Filipino Technology Journalist, blogger and Editor of gadgetpilipinas.net, He is also a Geek, Dad and a Husband. He knows a lot about washing the dishes, doing some errands and following instructions from his boss on his day job. Follow him on twitter: @gianviterbo and @gadgetpilipinas.