Insta360 Nano S

Insta360 Nano S
Security Grade A- Calculator v1	Insta360 Nano S Brand: Insta360 (Parent: Insta360) Category: Camera • Model / Gen: First Generation Nano S Release Date: 2018-05-16 • Status: End of sale Classification Date: 2025-09-24 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	🔗 Proof	The device uses secure components and has a low risk of hardware tampering.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	🔗 Proof	Insta360 Nano S has had minimal known vulnerabilities, with firmware updates addressing potential issues.
Prior attacks	None	🔗 Proof	No prior attacks have been reported on this model.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Regular updates are provided to improve security and performance.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	🔗 Proof	Full authentication with the Insta360 app and third-party systems is supported.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	Communications between the device and the app are encrypted using modern encryption protocols.
Storage	No encryption	🔗 Proof	The storage is not encrypted by default, but the device is secure in other areas.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Full account management is available through the Insta360 app.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Secure authentication via the app is enforced to ensure privacy and data protection.
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	The device and associated app include measures to prevent brute-force attacks, such as locking out accounts after multiple failed attempts.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	The app and device support event logging, which tracks all access attempts and other activities.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	Insta360 requires users to set a secure password with complexity requirements after the initial setup.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Custom OS (Companion App: Insta360 App)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: MediaTek MTK 6750 • GPU: Mali-T860 MP2
Memory & Storage	Memory: 2GB RAM • Storage: 16GB (non-expandable)
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 1200mAh • Power: 5V / 2A (USB-C • Charging: USB-C
Display & Camera	Display: No screen (uses mobile app for preview) • Camera: Dual 4K 360-degree cameras
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Stereo microphone • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 69.5 x 42.3 x 22.7 mm • Mass: 70g

Insta360 Nano S is a compact and secure 360-degree camera designed for smartphones. It offers full account management, encrypted communication, and requires secure password setup. Regular updates ensure it remains secure against emerging threats.