Insta360 Luna Pro: 8K Leica Pocket Gimbal Launches in China

Insta360 launched the Luna Pro on August 20, 2026, a pocket gimbal camera with a 1-inch-type Leica sensor, 8K30 video, and a detachable OLED screen, priced at ¥3,399 (about $500) in China. It is the single-lens, lower-cost sibling of the dual-lens Luna Ultra, and it lands squarely in DJI Osmo Pocket territory. As with the Osmo 360 II a week earlier, there is a catch: the Luna Pro is China-only for now, with no confirmed global date or price.

I have carried a pocket gimbal as my everyday B-camera for two years, so this is the segment I watch most closely. The Luna Pro is the first product that has made me seriously consider switching away from DJI, and the reasons are the sensor, the screen, and the price.

Insta360 Luna Pro: key specs

The 1-inch sensor is the headline

Pocket gimbal cameras have historically used small sensors, which is why they struggle indoors and at dusk. The Luna Pro uses a 1-inch-type chip paired with a Leica Summicron f/1.8 lens, and that combination should pull in noticeably more light than the smaller sensors in most of the category. Insta360 quotes up to 14 stops of dynamic range in its 10-bit I-Log mode, and a dedicated 4K60 night mode that leans on the onboard AI processing.

Numbers on a page are not footage, and I want to test it before making claims about noise. But the hardware recipe here, a big sensor, a fast branded lens, and log recording, is exactly what serious users have been asking pocket cameras to deliver.

The detachable screen is the clever part

The Luna Pro’s 2-inch OLED touchscreen pops off the body and works as a wireless remote from up to 20 meters away. That solves the single most annoying thing about pocket gimbals: you cannot see yourself when the camera is mounted on a tripod or clamp for a piece to camera. Detaching the screen turns it into a monitor you can hold or prop in front of you while the camera films from wherever it is clamped.

It is a small idea with a big impact on how you actually shoot solo. GoPro and DJI have both experimented with remote screens as separate accessories; building one into the camera and making it detachable is a neater solution.

How it fits next to the Luna Ultra

Insta360 now has two Luna cameras. The Luna Ultra is the dual-lens, Leica-co-engineered flagship. The Luna Pro is the single-lens version: fewer optical tricks, a lower price, and a lighter body, aimed at creators who want the sensor and the stabilization without paying for the top model. If you have followed how phone makers split a flagship into a Pro and an Ultra, the logic here is identical.

Vertical video is built in, not cropped

The Luna Pro records native vertical 4K30, meaning the sensor is read out in a portrait orientation rather than cropping a landscape frame down to a tall strip. For anyone whose main output is Reels, Shorts, or TikTok, that is a real quality difference, and it is becoming a standard expectation in this category rather than a niche feature.

The availability problem, again

Insta360 has not committed to a global launch for the Luna Pro. The straight currency conversion from ¥3,399 lands near $500, but international pricing rarely matches a raw conversion once taxes, warranty, and distribution are added, so treat that as a floor rather than a forecast. Based on how Insta360 has handled past China-first launches, a wider release within a few months is plausible, but nothing is confirmed.

If you are outside China and want a pocket gimbal now, the current DJI Osmo Pocket line is still the safe buy. If you can wait, the Luna Pro is worth watching, and a global announcement would put real pressure on DJI’s pricing.

Frequently asked questions

When will the Insta360 Luna Pro launch globally?

Insta360 has not said. It launched in China on August 20, 2026, and past China-first products have usually reached other markets within a few months, but there is no confirmed date or international price yet.

How much does the Luna Pro cost?

¥3,399 in China, roughly $500 in a direct conversion. Expect the eventual global price to be somewhat higher once local factors are added.

What is the difference between the Luna Pro and the Luna Ultra?

The Ultra is the dual-lens, Leica-co-engineered flagship. The Pro is a single-lens camera with the same class of 1-inch-type sensor and gimbal, at a lower price and lighter weight.

Does it shoot true vertical video?

Yes. It records native vertical 4K30 by reading the sensor in portrait orientation rather than cropping a landscape frame, which preserves more quality for social platforms.

Is the screen really removable?

Yes. The 2-inch OLED touchscreen detaches from the body and acts as a wireless remote and monitor from up to 20 meters, which is useful for filming yourself with the camera mounted.

The bottom line

The Luna Pro is the most interesting pocket camera of the year: a 1-inch-type Leica sensor, log recording, native vertical capture, and a detachable screen, at a price that undercuts the obvious rival. The only thing standing between it and a recommendation is a global release. For where this sits in the wider camera market, see our roundup of the best cameras for beginners in 2026 and our look at the best webcams for streaming if creating content is your main use case. Insta360’s own news page is the place to watch for an international announcement.