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| This is not the final design of the Insta360 Luna Ultra but it should be pretty close. |
The pocket gimbal camera war just got serious. With DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 now on shelves and a dual-camera “Pro” model officially teased, Insta360 is reportedly preparing a massive counter-offensive that could leave DJI scrambling.
If you’ve been following the rumor mill, you’ve already heard whispers about the “Insta360 Luna Ultra” – a modular, detachable action-gimbal hybrid with a claimed 6x optical zoom. But new blurry live footage has surfaced, and it’s forcing us to rewrite the spec sheet entirely.
The launch date? May 15 – roughly four weeks from today. And if the leaked clips are real, DJI’s teased Osmo Pocket 4P (Pro) might need more than a second camera to keep up.
Live Footage Confirms Dual Cameras and a “12x Zoom” Toggle
Over the weekend, Xdrones Studio shared what appears to be real-world testing footage of the Insta360 Luna Ultra. The video quality is grainy (as all good leaks should be), but the on-screen UI is unmistakable.
The clip shows a robust white-bodied device with what looks like a dual-camera array – a wide-angle lens paired with a telephoto module. But the most eye-catching detail appears when the tester taps a button labeled “12x zoom.”
For context, earlier leaks pointed to a 6x optical telephoto lens. That already dwarfed the Osmo Pocket 4’s single-camera 2x lossless zoom. Now it seems Insta360 has found a way to push that even further. How? Likely through a 2x in-sensor lossless crop on the 6x optical lens, resulting in a combined 12x zoom that retains surprising detail.
*Leaked (left) vs AI-edited (right) live footage of the Insta360 Luna Ultra confirms 12x zoom.ⓘ Xdrones Studio, Gemini*
The side-by-side comparison circulating online shows the raw leak next to an AI-enhanced version – and even with the blur, you can clearly see a toggle switch between “6x” and “12x” on the screen. That’s not a typo.
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P – Already Behind?
DJI just launched the Osmo Pocket 4, calling it a “refined evolution” with better low-light performance and a slightly larger sensor. But many creators criticized the update as too incremental. The real excitement was reserved for the teased “Osmo Pocket 4P” (Pro) model – a dual-camera version rumored to offer 3x optical zoom.
Three times zoom is respectable. But 12x? That’s a different league entirely.
Let’s break down what this means for real-world use:
- 6x optical gives you clean, lossless telephoto for portraits, wildlife, or sports from a distance.
- 12x in-sensor zoom (cropped from the 6x lens) pushes into super-telephoto territory – think concert stages, safari trips, or filming your kid’s soccer game from the bleachers without losing half the frame.
The Osmo Pocket 4’s single camera tops out at 2x lossless zoom. Even the unannounced Pocket 4P is only expected to reach 3x. If Insta360 delivers on these specs, DJI isn’t just feeling the heat – it’s standing inside a furnace.
Modular Design and White Colorway – A “Pro” Look That Means Business
The leaked footage also confirms a few design details that previous renders only hinted at. The Luna Ultra appears in white as the primary color option – a bold departure from Insta360’s usual dark grays and blacks. It looks clean, almost futuristic, and the build seems robust with visible metal accents around the lens housing.
More importantly, the modular, detachable design seems intact. Early rumors suggested the gimbal head could be removed and used as a standalone action camera, or attached to different grips, mounts, or even a drone. The live video doesn’t explicitly show detachment, but the body seams and connector points are visible – suggesting the modular functionality is very real.
If true, this would be a killer feature that DJI’s Pocket series has never attempted. Imagine being able to snap the camera module off your gimbal handle, stick it to a helmet or a car hood, then reattach it for stabilized walking shots. That’s not an incremental update – that’s a paradigm shift.
Why May 15 Matters – And Why DJI Might Be Forced to React
According to sources close to the supply chain, Insta360 has set an internal launch date of May 15 for the Luna Ultra. That’s roughly four weeks away. Pre-orders could open even sooner.
So where does that leave DJI? The company recently teased the Osmo Pocket 4P with a brief “something’s coming” social media post, but no firm release date. If Insta360 steals the thunder with a 12x-zoom modular camera first, DJI’s dual-camera Pocket 4P risks looking like a half-step rather than a true competitor.
DJI has two options:
- Rush the Pocket 4P to market – potentially before it’s fully polished.
- Go back to the drawing board – and add more zoom or modular features to match the Luna Ultra.
Neither is ideal. And for consumers? This is shaping up to be the most exciting rivalry in portable imaging since GoPro vs. DJI.
What We Still Don’t Know
As impressive as the leak sounds, we’re still in rumor territory. The live footage hasn’t been officially verified by Insta360. Questions remain:
- Will the 12x zoom be usable in video mode, or only for stills?
- How does the modular mechanism hold up against dust and moisture?
- What’s the price? (The Osmo Pocket 4 sells for $519 – expect the Luna Ultra to be closer to $700-800.)
Also worth noting: the AI-enhanced version of the leak has been criticized for possibly over-sharpening details. The raw footage shows a “12x” UI element, but the actual image quality at that range is still unknown. Optical zoom at 6x is a safe bet. The 12x in-sensor crop might look great in good light but fall apart indoors.
Still, even 6x optical would be double the Pocket 4P’s rumored 3x. That alone is a huge win for Insta360.
Final Take – DJI’s “Pocket 4P” Can’t Come Soon Enough
For anyone who found the Osmo Pocket 4’s upgrades too modest, the Insta360 Luna Ultra is shaping up to be the camera you’ve been waiting for. Dual cameras, 6x optical zoom, 12x in-sensor reach, modular design, and a May 15 launch – it’s a spec sheet that reads like a wish list.
But DJI isn’t known for rolling over. The company has the resources and engineering talent to respond quickly. Whether that response comes in time – and whether it’s enough – will define the next year of pocket gimbal cameras.
For now, all eyes are on Insta360. And if you want to follow the leak rabbit hole yourself, the original tweet that kicked off this week’s frenzy is still live. See the blurry footage that started it all right here.
Mark your calendars for May 15. The pocket camera wars have officially entered their next chapter.
Disclosure: This article is based on unconfirmed leaks and rumors. Insta360 and DJI have not officially commented on the Luna Ultra or Osmo Pocket 4P specifications beyond existing product launches.
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— Xdrones Studio🇵🇹 (@D2Help) April 18, 2026