Insta360 X5 leak: first clear look at the new design—and a surprise user‑replaceable lens

Al Bug

19 Apr 2025 • 2 min read

A fresh set of images shared by Greenyproductions on X shows the Insta360 X5 sitting in a transparent display case, confirming the camera’s new tessellated front panel. The triangular pattern is far deeper than the faint texture on the X4, hinting at a deliberate grip redesign rather than pure aesthetics.

One noteworthy change that isn’t obvious in the photos—but has been confirmed by people who have handled pre‑production units—is that each hemispherical lens can now be unscrewed and swapped out by the user. That should make it easier (and cheaper) to replace scratched glass without sending the whole camera back to Insta360.

The leak reveals 2,400 mAh battery and textured grip

The latest photo making the rounds (see above) confirms two previously unverified details about the Insta360 X5:

Battery

Label clearly lists a 2,400 mAh / 9.34 Wh Li‑ion cell (3.89 V nominal, 4.48 V max).

That’s ~5 % more capacity than the 2,290 mAh pack shipped with the X4, so users can expect a small bump in record‑time—especially helpful if the X5 keeps the X4’s 8 K/30 fps mode.

The leak also reveals a revised microphone grille on the side opposite the display. The new opening is wider and sits behind a fine mesh, suggesting the company has doubled down on wind‑noise reduction when the X5 is used in single‑lens “action cam” mode.

Insta360 is teasing a launch pop‑up at New York’s Grand Central Station on April 22, where the X5 is widely expected to make its official debut.