Vivo X500 Series Launch: Vivo X500 series will make its way to China in the latter part of this month, as has been confirmed by the tech firm. The company has by far teased some details about the upcoming devices, and when it comes to the Pro series, these might come with major camera updates coming its way over the previous models. The standard model is expected to come with some major performance upgrades as well.
The X500 Series is expected to include three models, like the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, taking a different approach this time, as previously only two models were launched.
Vivo X500 Series To Launch On September 21
Vivo has confirmed the official date of launch for the Vivo X500 series, which will fall on September 21, 2026, in China. The announcement was made on September 7 during the Vivo Creator Festival, and attendees were also given a small preview of the product.
Expected Details
| Model | Display | Processor | Rear Camera Configuration | Key Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X500 (Standard) | — | — | 50MP (1/1.28" Sony LYTIA-828) Main Sony LYTIA-610 Telephoto 50MP Ultra-Wide | CIPA 7.0 standard/ Expected |
| X500 Pro | — | — | Sony LYTIA-610 Telephoto module (Full specification pending) | CIPA 7.0 standard/ Expected |
| X500 Pro Max | 6.83-inch BOE Q11 2K Panel | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm)/ Expected | 50MP (1/1.28") Main 200MP HP0 Telephoto 50MP Ultra-Wide | 3-degree wide-angle gimbal stabilization |
Vivo's Product Manager Han BoXiao also made some revelations about the Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max and their ability to shoot videos at 4K/240 FPS. Additionally, both devices are claimed to deliver 4K Video recording at 120FPS in HDR mode as well. The devices might also feature interpolation that will make them capable of shooting 4K/480FPS and 4K960 FPS slow-motion videos; this is a massive jump from what the previous versions provided.
Camera details of the Vivo X500 Pro Max were also laid out, and a 200 MP telephoto camera will make its way to the device this time. Display specs have also been laid out by Han Boxiao, who confirmed that the Pro Max will come with the world's first 6.85-inch BOE 2K Zeiss Master Color screen.
Apart from that, teasers and trailers suggest that the circular camera module might still be there, and a CIPA 7.0 certification will also make its way to the X500 Pro this time.
More details are expected to come out as we get closer to the launch date, with a full spec sheet and details expected as the launch takes place.