The DJI Osmo 360 II launches today, August 13, and Filipino creators will not need to stay up late for it: the debut is set for 20:00 China Standard Time, which is 8:00 p.m. in the Philippines since both countries sit in the same time zone, Notebookcheck reports. The 360-degree camera is DJI's follow-up to the original Osmo 360, and it arrives just one day after rival Insta360 launched the X6.
A quick primer for readers new to the category: a 360 camera records in every direction at once using two fisheye lenses on opposite faces of the body. You shoot first and choose the framing later in an app, which is why these cameras have become favorites of motovloggers, travel creators, and anyone filming alone without a camera operator.
What DJI has confirmed so far
DJI opened reservations on its Chinese online store on August 7, though these work as launch reminders rather than paid pre-orders. Tonight's launch covers China first. A global release is expected later this quarter, and DJI has typically rolled out new devices to other markets within weeks of a China debut.
As of publication, the confirmed details come from DJI's own teasers and store listings as reported by independent outlets; the full specification sheet and pricing arrive with tonight's announcement.
The launch caps a busy stretch for DJI's camera division, which recently shipped the Osmo Pocket 4P to compete with the Insta360 Luna Ultra in the vlogging segment, per Notebookcheck. The Osmo 360 II now carries that same rivalry into the 360-degree category.
Replaceable lenses fix the original's biggest weak point
The headline change is user-replaceable lenses. On a 360 camera, both fisheye lenses sit exposed on the front and back of the body, so a single deep scratch can ruin every clip. Being able to swap a damaged lens yourself — instead of sending the whole camera in for service or replacing it — removes the biggest running cost of the category for riders and outdoor shooters. The Osmo 360 II also adds NFC pairing (a tap-to-connect radio, like the one used for contactless payments) for faster setup with a phone.
A bigger battery and 8K video at 60fps
The Osmo 360 II carries a 2,150mAh battery, roughly 10% larger than the 1,950mAh cell in the original, which should translate to longer continuous recording. Video capture tops out at 8K resolution at 60 frames per second, a step up from the first Osmo 360, which could not shoot 8K at that frame rate.
It lands one day after the Insta360 X6
The timing is no accident. Insta360 launched the X6 on August 12 with dual 1-inch sensors and 8K video at 50 frames per second — you can read our Insta360 X6 launch coverage for the full details. DJI answering within 24 hours puts the two companies head-to-head at the top of the consumer 360 camera market, and the winner of that fight is likely to be buyers, as both brands pile on hardware upgrades year after year.
Pricing and Philippine availability
DJI has not announced Osmo 360 II pricing in any market yet. For reference, the original Osmo 360 sells for about $404 (around ₱24,700) on Amazon, per Notebookcheck, and carries a ₱24,490 price in the Philippines. No Philippine date or price for the Osmo 360 II has been announced, but if DJI follows its usual global rollout pattern, local availability could follow within weeks of tonight's China launch. Filipino buyers weighing the two new flagships may want to wait for tonight's full spec sheet — particularly the sensor size, which DJI has not yet confirmed against the X6's dual 1-inch hardware — before committing either way.
