Vivo X500 Series Global Launch: India Release Confirmed
The Vivo X500 series, including the X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max, has officially launched globally, bringing groundbreaking camera technology and the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. India's tech enthusiasts can anticipate the arrival of these ZEISS-co-engineered camera flagships by the end of November 2026, featuring up to a 200MP periscope.
Vivo has taken the wraps off its latest flagship smartphone lineup, the X500 series, in a global launch event held in the Canary Islands, Europe, on October 27, 2026. Comprising three powerful models – the Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and the advanced X500 Pro Max – the series is poised to shake up the premium smartphone segment. Following its global debut, the devices are now confirmed to launch in India within the next few weeks, with availability expected by the end of November 2026.
This new series, which directly succeeds the X300 lineup by skipping the X400 nomenclature, promises significant advancements in mobile photography, performance, and battery technology. Redmi K100 Price, Specifications and Features Revealed; Launched in China.
Performance Prowess with MediaTek Dimensity Chipsets
At the heart of the Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max lies the brand-new MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, fabricated on an efficient 2nm process. This makes them the world's first smartphones to feature this cutting-edge processor, promising unparalleled performance and power efficiency. The standard Vivo X500, on the other hand, is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, which is reportedly a rebranded Dimensity 9500, still offering robust performance for its segment.
Immersive Displays and Mammoth Batteries
The X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max boast stunning 2K 144Hz BOE Q11 LTPO AMOLED displays, measuring 6.36-inch and 6.85-inch respectively, with a phenomenal peak brightness of up to 4,500 nits. The vanilla X500 features a 6.59-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED screen. All three models run on Vivo's latest OriginOS 7, based on Android 17, and are rated IP68 and IP69 for dust and water resistance.
Battery capacities have seen a substantial upgrade, thanks to high-density silicon-carbon technology. The X500 Pro Max houses an impressive 8,000 mAh cell (7,800 mAh in global variants), the X500 Pro gets a 6,510 mAh battery, and the standard X500 packs a large 7,500 mAh unit. All models support blazing-fast 90W wired FlashCharge and 40W wireless charging.
ZEISS Co-Engineered Camera Systems Take Centre Stage
Photography is the undisputed highlight of the X500 series, with all models featuring ZEISS co-engineered camera systems. The X500 Pro Max leads with a groundbreaking triple camera setup:
- Main Camera: 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 (1/1.28-inch) with f/1.57 aperture, ZEISS T* coating, 17 EV dynamic range, and a "gimbal-grade" 3-degree OIS.
- Telephoto: A monumental 200MP 85mm-equivalent periscope lens (Samsung ISOCELL HP0, 1/1.4-inch) featuring CIPA 7.0 pro-grade stabilization.
- Ultrawide: 50MP ISOCELL JN5 (15mm equivalent).
The Vivo X500 Pro also features a powerful camera array, including a 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 main sensor with 1.5-degree OIS and a 64MP Sony LYTIA 610 telephoto camera with stabilization. For the standard Vivo X500, imaging is handled by a 50MP LYTIA 828 main sensor and a 64MP LYTIA 610 72mm telephoto lens. Both Pro variants share a 50MP front-facing camera.
Video capabilities are equally impressive, with the X500 Pro Max supporting native 8K 30fps recording, 4K 240fps cinematic slow motion, and 4K 120fps Pro AF Tracking Video. The Pro models also offer 10-bit video capture with 422 encoding and ACES (Academy Color Encoding System) support, targeting professional content creators. iOS 27.2 Rolls Out: Siri AI Gets New Languages, iPhone Duo Gains Pencil Support.
India Pricing and Availability (Expected)
While global pricing has been announced – for instance, the X500 Pro starts at EUR 1,399 (approx. ₹1.48 lakh) and the X500 Pro Max at EUR 1,599 (approx. ₹1.69 lakh) for 256GB variants – official India pricing and specific variants are yet to be confirmed. However, industry estimates suggest the Vivo X500 could start around ₹79,000 in India. Colour options available globally include White, Gray, Black, and Pink for the X500, while the Pro and Pro Max models also offer a distinctive Sunset Orange finish. Vivo is expected to announce the India-specific pricing, launch offers, and exact on-sale dates closer to the end-of-November launch window.
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