Insta360 X5 vs Insta360 X6
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Insta360 X6 — Pick the Insta360 X6 — it leads these groups: Design 1
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The short answer
Insta360 X6 wins this comparison with a score of 53.9/100, ahead of Insta360 X5 (53.9).
The main differences: Body weight (200 g vs 196 g) · Battery Capacity (2400mAh vs 2600mAh) · Bluetooth (BLE 5.2 vs BLE 5.3).
Scores are computed from 58 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
| Insta360 X5 | Insta360 X6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 92 | 93 |
How to choose
Pick the Insta360 X6 if you care about…
- Body weight 196 g +4 g vs 200 g
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Where they differ
11 · Only rows that actually differ, with a verdict per row
| Insta360 X5 | Insta360 X6 | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight | 200 g | 196 g | Insta360 X6 |
| Battery Capacity | 2400mAh | 2600mAh | Depends |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.3 | Depends |
| Charging Time | 80% in 20 mins (9V 3A) 100% in 35 mins (9V 3A) *Tested in 77°F (25°C) lab environment, camera powered off with a PD3.0 PPS certified 30W USB-C charger. Charging time may vary under different conditions. | 24mins to 80% 35mins to 100% * 30W with PPS fast charging used. | Depends |
| ISO Range | 100–6400 | 100-6400 | Depends |
| Mobile Phones/Tablets | iOS: Compatible with iOS mobile devices with A12 chips or above and iOS version 13.0 or above, including iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPad Air (2020), iPa | iOS Devices: Compatible iOS mobile devices equipped with the A14 chip or above, and iOS 16.0 or above, including iPhone 12 Pro、iPhone 12 Pro Max、iPhone 13 Pro、iPhone 13 Pro Max、iPhone 13 mini、iPhone 14、iPhone 14 Plus、iPhone 14 Pro、iPnone 14 Pro Max、iPhone 15、iPhone 15 Plus、iPhone 15 Pro、iPhone 15 Pro Max、iPhone 16、iPhone 16 Plus、iPhone 16e、iPhone16 Pro、iPhone 16 Pro Max、iPhone 17、iPhone 17 Pro、iPhone 17 Pro Max、iPhone Air、iPhone 17e、iPad Air(2020)、iPad Pro and newer models. Android: Compatibl | Depends |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.28" | 1/1.1" Square Sensor | Depends |
| Shutter Speed | Photo: 1/8000 - 120s Video: 1/8000 - to the limit of frames per second | Shutter Speed: 1/8000 - 120s Video Recording: 1/8000 - Frame Rate Limited Shutter | Depends |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | Type-C USB 3.1 | Depends |
| Video Format | 360°: INSV Single-Lens: MP4 | Flat Mode: MP4 360 Mode: INSV | Depends |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Depends |
The record
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Design1▾
| Insta360 X5 | Insta360 X6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Body weight | 200 g | 196 g |
Details57▾
| Insta360 X5 | Insta360 X6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | — | 7.78mm |
| 360 Video Resolution | Video Mode: 8K: 7680x3840@30/25/24fps 5.7K+: 5760x2880@30/25/24fps 5.7K: 5760x2880@60/50/48/30/25/24fps 4K: 3840x1920@120/100/60/50/48/30/25/24fps InstaFrame 2.0 (flat video): 4K: 3840×2160@30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920×1080@30/25/24fps InstaFrame 2.0 (360 video): 5.7K+: 5760×2880@30/25/24fps PureVideo Mode: 8K: 7680×3840@30/25/24fps 5.7K: 5760×2880@30/25/24fps 4K: 3840×2160@30/25/24fps | — |
| Aperture | — | F2.0 |
| Audio Format | 48 kHz, 16bit, AAC | 48 kHz, 16bit, AAC |
| Audio Mode | — | - Auto Wind Noise Reduction - Intelligent Voice Enhancement - Stereo - 360° Audio * Engine Sound Enhancement is also supported in Audio Settings. |
| Audio Modes | · Auto Wind Noise Reduction (two strengths) · Voice Enhancement · Stereo · 360° Audio | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2400mAh | 2600mAh |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Devices | Motorcycle Bluetooth Headsets: SENA: C30, ST1, 60S, 50S, 10S Cardo: Siprit, Packtalk Edge, NEO, 2X, 4X Airide: G7+ ASMAX: F1, Z1 Lexin Moto: G4 Vimoto: V10X, V10S, V9X, V9S Other Bluetooth Devices: DJI: Mic Mini, Mic 2 Apple: AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 2 Huawei: FreeBuds Pro 2 Samsung: Galaxy Buds2 One Plus: Buds Ace Dual-track audio supported on all devices. | — |
| Bluetooth Headset | — | Supports Helmet Bluetooth Headsets SENA: C30, C10, 5R, ST1, 60S, 50S, 10S Cardo: Spirit, Spirit HD, Packtalk Pro, Packtalk Edge, Packtalk S, NEO, 2X, 4X ASMAX: F1 Pro Max, F1, Z1 Lexin Moto: G4, G2P Vimoto: V11X, V11S, V10X, V10S, V9X, V9S Airide: G7+ Other Bluetooth headphones Apple: AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 3, AirPods 2 Samsung: Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Galaxy Buds 2 Shokz: OpenRun Pro 2, S810 JLab Audio: GO Air Sport Insta360 X6 supports additional Bluetooth devices beyond |
| Charging Time | 80% in 20 mins (9V 3A) 100% in 35 mins (9V 3A) *Tested in 77°F (25°C) lab environment, camera powered off with a PD3.0 PPS certified 30W USB-C charger. Charging time may vary under different conditions. | 24mins to 80% 35mins to 100% * 30W with PPS fast charging used. |
| Color | — | Midnight Black Arctic White |
| Color Preset | — | Standard (Rec.709), Dolby Vision, I-Log |
| Color Profiles | Vivid, Standard, Flat | — |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Satin White Limited Edition | — |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 46×124.5×38.2mm (1.8×4.9×1.5in) | — |
| Dimensions (Width × Height × Depth) | — | With lens: 2×3.9×1.6in (50.0×100.0×40.0mm) Without lens: 2×3.9×1.0in (50.0×100.0×26.4mm) |
| Endurance Mode Operating Time | — | 8K30fps, 140mins |
| Exposure Compensation | — | ±4EV |
| Exposure Value | ±4EV | — |
| Filter | — | Standard, Positive Film, Negative Film, CC Film, NC Film, Fresh, Cinematic |
| Focal length | 6mm | — |
| Gyroscope | 6-axis gyroscope | 6-axis gyroscope |
| I-Log | ✓ | — |
| Interface | — | 1/4" threaded interface Magnetic mounting |
| ISO Range | 100–6400 | 100-6400 |
| Lens Aperture | F2.0 | — |
| Max. Video Bitrate | 180Mbps | — |
| Maximum Photo Resolution | — | 360 Photo: 120MP (2:1, 15520×7760) Flat Photo: 42MP (1:1, 6528×6528) |
| Maximum Video Bitrate | — | 360Mbps |
| Memory | — | 64GB built-in storage (available storage: 47GB) SD Card: microSD (Supports UHS-I V30 or higher) |
| MicroSD Card | UHS-I V30 speed class or higher | — |
| Mobile Phones/Tablets | iOS: Compatible with iOS mobile devices with A12 chips or above and iOS version 13.0 or above, including iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPad Air (2020), iPa | iOS Devices: Compatible iOS mobile devices equipped with the A14 chip or above, and iOS 16.0 or above, including iPhone 12 Pro、iPhone 12 Pro Max、iPhone 13 Pro、iPhone 13 Pro Max、iPhone 13 mini、iPhone 14、iPhone 14 Plus、iPhone 14 Pro、iPnone 14 Pro Max、iPhone 15、iPhone 15 Plus、iPhone 15 Pro、iPhone 15 Pro Max、iPhone 16、iPhone 16 Plus、iPhone 16e、iPhone16 Pro、iPhone 16 Pro Max、iPhone 17、iPhone 17 Pro、iPhone 17 Pro Max、iPhone Air、iPhone 17e、iPad Air(2020)、iPad Pro and newer models. Android: Compatibl |
| Mounting Point | 1/4" Quick Release | — |
| Operating Ambient Temperature | — | -4°F to 104°F (-20℃ to 40℃) |
| Operating Temperature | -4°F to 104°F (-20℃ to 40℃) | — |
| Photo Format | INSP (can export via mobile app or Studio desktop software) DNG | INSP (can export via mobile app or Studio desktop software) DNG |
| Photo Mode | — | 360: Photo, Interval, Starlapse Flat: Photo |
| Photo Modes | Photo (optional HDR), Interval, Starlapse, Burst | — |
| Photo Resolution | Approx. 72MP (11904x5952) Approx. 18MP (5888x2944) | — |
| Run Time | 8K30fps: 93 mins 8K24fps Endurance Mode: 115 mins 5.7K30fps: 135 mins 5.7K24fps Endurance Mode: 208 mins *Tested in a lab environment. | — |
| Screen | — | 2.32'' OLED Screen |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.28" | 1/1.1" Square Sensor |
| Shutter Speed | Photo: 1/8000 - 120s Video: 1/8000 - to the limit of frames per second | Shutter Speed: 1/8000 - 120s Video Recording: 1/8000 - Frame Rate Limited Shutter |
| Single-Lens Video Resolution | Video Mode: 4K: 3840x2160@60/50/30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720x1536@60/50/30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920x1080@120/100/60/50/30/25/24fps FreeFrame Video: 4K: 3840x3840@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720x2720@60/50/30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920x1080@60/50/30/25/24fps Me Mode: 4K: 3840x2160@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720x1536@120/100/60/50/30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920x1080@120/100/60/50/30/25/24fps PureVideo Mode: 4K: 3840×2160@30/25/24fps 2.7K: 2720×1536@30/25/24fps 1080p: 1920×1080@30/25/24fps | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | Type-C USB 3.1 |
| Video Coding | H.264, H.265 | — |
| Video Encoding | — | H.265 |
| Video Format | 360°: INSV Single-Lens: MP4 | Flat Mode: MP4 360 Mode: INSV |
| Video Mode | — | 360 Mode: Video, PureVideo, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time, Loop Recording, Road Mode Flat Mode: Video, InstaFrame 2.0, PureVideo, FreeFrame Video, Loop Recording |
| Video Modes | 360: Video (built-in Active HDR), PureVideo, InstaFrame 2.0, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time, Loop Recording, Road Mode Single-Lens: Video, FreeFrame Video, Me Mode, Loop Recording, PureVideo | — |
| Video Resolution (360 Mode) | — | 360 Video Mode: 8K: 7680x3840@50/48/30/25/24fps 6K: 6016x3008@60/50/48/30/25/24fps 4K: 3840x1920@100/60/50/48/30/25/24fps PureVideo Mode: 8K: 7680x3840@30/25/24fps 6K: 6016x3008@30/25/24fps 4K: 3840x1920@30/25/24fps Bullet Time: 8K: 7680x1920@100fps 6K: 6016x1504@120fps 4K: 3840x960@240fps Timelapse: 16K: 15360×7680@30/25fps<sup>14</sup> 8K: 7680x3840@30/25fps |
| Video Resolution (Flat Mode) | — | Video Mode: 5K (4:3): 5120x3840@60/50/30/25fps 5K (3:4): 3840x5120@30/25fps 5K (16:9): 5120x2880@60/50/30/25fps 5K (9:16): 2880x5120@30/25fps 4K (4:3): 3840x2880@120/100/60/50/30/25fps 4K (3:4): 2880x3840@120/100/60/50/30/25fps 4K (16:9): 3840x2160@120/100/60/50/30/25fps 4K (9:16): 2880x3840@120/100/60/50/30/25fps 2.7K (4:3): 2688x2016@120/100/60/50/30/25fps 2.7K (3:4): 2016x2688@120/100/60/50/30/25fps 2.7K (16:9): 2688x1520@120/100/60/50/30/25fps 2.7K (9:16): 1520x2688@120/100/60/50/30/25fps I |
| Waterproof | 49ft (15m) | — |
| Waterproofing | — | Waterproof up to 66ft (20m) |
| White Balance | 2000K-10000K | 2000K-10000K |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
FAQ
Which is better, Insta360 X5 or Insta360 X6?
Insta360 X6 edges ahead 54 to 54 and leads in Design.
What are the main differences?
The main differences: Body weight (200 g vs 196 g) · Battery Capacity (2400mAh vs 2600mAh) · Bluetooth (BLE 5.2 vs BLE 5.3).
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 58 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.