Insta360 Luna Pro Is Official: Single-Lens Leica Gimbal Camera Launches in China
Insta360 has officially launched the Luna Pro, the single-lens counterpart to its Leica-co-engineered Luna Ultra. It went live in China on August 20, 2026, at ¥3,399 — roughly US$506 / CA$699 at current exchange rates. This was previewed at NAB back in April with zero specs attached, so today's launch actually fills in every blank I had flagged in my earlier rumor roundup.
I own two Insta360 Ace Pro 2s, an Ace Pro, two X5s, a Go Ultra, and the Luna Ultra itself, so I've been watching the Luna line closely since it's a completely different category for Insta360 — a proper pocket gimbal camera going head-to-head with DJI's Osmo Pocket series. Here's what's actually confirmed, and what's still up in the air for anyone outside China.
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Confirmed Luna Pro Specs and Price
Insta360's China launch confirms the following core specifications:
- Price (China): ¥3,399 CNY (roughly US$506 / CA$699 as of August 23, 2026 exchange rates). US and Canadian pricing has not been announced.
- Sensor and lens: 1-inch CMOS sensor with an f/1.8, 20mm-equivalent Leica Summicron lens — the same optics as the Luna Ultra's main camera.
- Video: Up to 8K at 30fps with Dolby Vision, native vertical 4K at 30fps, and 4K slow-motion at 120fps.
- Photos: 37MP stills, with up to 4x zoom (2x of it lossless).
- Color: 10-bit I-Log mode with up to 14 stops of claimed dynamic range, using Insta360's Master Leica Color science.
- Remote screen: Detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen that doubles as a wireless remote up to 20m (66ft) away, with a built-in microphone.
- AI features: A dual-core AI chip setup powering 4K60 night recording and Deep Tracking 5.0 subject tracking.
- Battery: Rated at roughly 240 minutes (4 hours) from a 1,550mAh cell, with a 23-minute fast charge to 80%.
- Storage: 47GB built in, plus microSD support up to 2TB.
- Weight: 215g (7.6oz) in Star Black, 218g (7.7oz) in Moonlight White.
- Compatibility: iPhone 12 or later on iOS 15+, or Android devices with a Snapdragon 855 or equivalent chipset.
Luna Pro vs. Luna Ultra
Here's how the Pro stacks up against the flagship Luna Ultra, which has been on sale in North America since June 2026:
| Spec | Luna Pro | Luna Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Lens configuration | Single lens | Dual lens |
| Main sensor | Leica 1-inch, 8K | Leica 1-inch, 8K |
| Secondary sensor | None | Leica 1/1.3-inch telephoto |
| Zoom | Up to 4x (2x lossless) | Up to 12x (6x lossless) |
| Native vertical video | 4K/30fps | 4K/30fps |
| AI chip | Dual-core AI | Triple-core AI (dual imaging chip + flagship chip) |
| Night video | 4K/60fps | 4K/60fps |
| Detachable OLED remote | Yes, 2-inch | Yes, 2-inch |
| AI tracking | Deep Tracking 5.0 | Deep Tracking 5.0 |
| Storage | 47GB + microSD to 2TB | 47GB + microSD to 2TB |
| Battery life | ~240 min | ~240 min |
| Weight | 215–218g | 233–235g |
| Price | ¥3,399 (China only, ~US$506) | US$769.99 |
The takeaway: you're giving up the telephoto lens and some AI processing headroom, but keeping the same sensor, lens, color science, remote screen, and battery life for a meaningfully lower price. If you never use the Ultra's zoom range, the Pro covers the same core use case.
Price, Currency Conversion, and Global Availability
To be clear on the numbers: the only confirmed price is ¥3,399 CNY, and it's a China-only launch. Converting that using the exchange rate on August 23, 2026 (1 CNY ≈ 0.1488 USD, 1 USD ≈ 1.38 CAD) gives roughly US$506 or CA$699. That's a straight currency conversion, not an official US or Canadian retail price — Insta360 has not announced pricing, a release date, or availability for North America.
For context, the Luna Ultra launched at US$769.99 in the US in June 2026 and is sold through Insta360's official store, Amazon, and Best Buy. If the Pro follows a similar path, I'd expect a US/Canada announcement within a few months, likely priced somewhere between US$550–650 once local taxes and retailer margins are factored in — but that's my own estimate, not a confirmed figure.
My Take
This is a genuinely different product category for Insta360 — my Ace Pro 2s and X5s are action cameras built for mounting on a bike or helmet, while the Luna series is a handheld pocket gimbal aimed at the same market DJI's Osmo Pocket line has owned for years. The fact that Insta360 is going single-lens-second instead of first (the opposite order DJI used with the Pocket 4 and 4P) suggests they wanted the flagship Ultra to set the tone before offering a cheaper entry point.
I've been using the Luna Ultra as my daily walk-around gimbal since receiving it in early August 2026, and the Pro shares the same 1-inch Leica sensor, the same Summicron lens, the same detachable OLED remote, and the same 240-minute battery. What you lose is the Ultra's telephoto lens — the second 1/1.3-inch sensor that gives the Ultra its 12x zoom range. If you never use that zoom (and honestly, I rarely do for vlogging), the Pro delivers the same core imaging experience for less money. The Luna Pro isn't a replacement for my action cameras — it's not weatherproof or mountable the way my Ace Pro 2s and X5s are on the bike. But as a handheld gimbal camera, in the couple weeks I've spent with the Ultra so far, I can say the single-lens Pro would cover 90% of what I use the Ultra for. I'll do a full hands-on comparison if and when the Pro is available in Canada.