DJI prepares to launch the Osmo 360 II, introducing user-replaceable lenses and enhanced features in a direct challenge to Insta360’s X6 amid rising rivalry in the competitive 360-camera segment.
DJI is preparing to release a new 360-degree camera, the Osmo 360 II, with the first official teaser arriving just hours after Insta360 confirmed the X6. The timing points to an increasingly direct contest between the two brands, with DJI appearing ready to answer its rival’s move rather than follow a slower, quieter launch cycle. According to DJI’s teaser page, the company plans to unveil the camera on August 13 at 12:00 UTC, after opening a soft pre-order sign-up in China on August 7.
The strongest confirmed change is a practical one: the Osmo 360 II will have user-replaceable lenses. That matters because fixed lenses have been a weakness in this product category, especially for users who want to protect a camera designed for outdoor filming and frequent handling. DJI has also confirmed a larger 2,150mAh battery, up from 1,950mAh in the original model, along with 27W USB-C fast charging, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity.
DJI’s own product page for the current Osmo 360 sets the benchmark the new model is expected to build on, with 1-inch 360-degree imaging, native 8K video, 120-megapixel stills and the company’s magnetic quick-release system. Those features have helped position the first-generation camera as a serious competitor in the 360-degree segment. But reviews from outlets such as SlashGear noted that the lack of replaceable lenses remained an obvious flaw, particularly compared with rivals that already offered that option.
Beyond the confirmed details, most of the specification sheet remains based on leaks and inference. Notebookcheck and Gizmochina have both reported prototype signs of a larger battery, while leaked material has also suggested NFC support. Other rumours point to the same 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor arrangement as before, though that has not been verified and should be treated cautiously. Video performance may also improve, with 8K at 60 frames per second widely discussed as the likely upgrade from the original model’s 8K at 50 frames per second.
Price and availability are still unclear. The first Osmo 360 launched in the region of $450 to $580, depending on the bundle, and the new version is expected to land near that level unless DJI chooses to undercut Insta360’s pricing. It is also not yet clear whether DJI will restrict the launch to China before expanding to other markets. Given the current tensions in the 360-camera segment, the more important question may be whether the Osmo 360 II arrives as a refinement of an already capable design or as a sharper competitive strike.
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