Vivo is set to unveil its highly anticipated X500 series in India on November 26, 2026, at 12 pm. The company's official website has confirmed the launch date and provided an in-depth look at the camera systems, displays, and battery capabilities of the upcoming phones. Developed in partnership with ZEISS, the X500 lineup emphasizes photography, particularly with dedicated telephoto accessories designed for long-range capture.
Camera Innovations and Display Features
The Vivo X500 Pro Max and X500 Pro models will offer distinct display sizes and camera configurations. The X500 Pro Max boasts a generous 6.85-inch display, while the X500 Pro features a more compact 6.36-inch screen. Both measurements refer to the full rectangular display area.
For photography enthusiasts, the X500 Pro Max is equipped with a powerful triple-camera setup:
- A 50-megapixel ZEISS TrueDynamic main camera.
- A remarkable 200-megapixel ZEISS APO telephoto camera.
- A 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera.
The X500 Pro also features 50-megapixel main and ultra-wide cameras, but its telephoto sensor is a still-impressive 64 megapixels.
Vivo is also introducing a range of separately sold accessories to enhance the photographic experience. These include the 400mm-equivalent ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra for the Pro Max, and a 200mm-equivalent Gen 2 extender compatible with the entire X500 series. Additionally, a Pro Max Photographer Kit and an Imaging Grip Kit will be available.
Power and Performance
Battery life is a key highlight for the X500 series. The X500 Pro Max is listed with a substantial 7,800mAh typical battery, while the X500 Pro features a 6,510mAh battery. Both models support rapid 90W wired charging and 40W wireless charging, though wireless charging requires a compatible Vivo or iQOO charger.
Under the hood, the phones are powered by MediaTek’s advanced Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, built on TSMC’s efficient 2nm process. To maintain optimal performance during demanding tasks, Vivo has integrated an expanded vapor chamber cooling area, which is 32% larger than that found in the previous X300 Pro.
Other noted features include AI Recorder, Origin Workbench, and cross-ecosystem connectivity with Apple devices. Vivo cautions that feature availability may vary by device and region, and actual performance metrics for battery, charging, and camera may differ based on usage and test conditions.