Vivo has confirmed that the upcoming Vivo X500 series will launch in China on September 21, 2026. The new flagship lineup is expected to include the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max.
The launch will take place shortly after MediaTek is expected to introduce its next-generation flagship Dimensity chipset. Vivo has already confirmed some camera details for the X500 series, while several other specifications have appeared through reports and leaks.
Vivo X500 Series Launch Set for September 21
The Vivo X500 series will officially launch in China on September 21. Vivo confirmed the launch date during its Creator Festival, where the company also discussed camera hardware, computational photography and video improvements for its upcoming flagship smartphones.
The lineup is expected to include three models: Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. Complete pricing, RAM and storage configurations have not been announced yet.
New MediaTek Flagship Chip Expected
MediaTek is expected to introduce its next flagship Dimensity chipset before Vivo launches the X500 series. This could make the upcoming Vivo phones among the first devices to use MediaTek’s new flagship platform.
Reports suggest that different X500 models could use different versions of the upcoming Dimensity processor. The higher-end Pro models are expected to receive the more powerful chipset.
However, Vivo has not confirmed the exact processor configuration for every X500 series smartphone. Therefore, these chipset details should be treated as expected until the official launch.
Vivo X500 Camera Details Revealed
Cameras will be one of the major highlights of the Vivo X500 series. The standard Vivo X500 is expected to feature a 50MP Sony LYT-828 main camera with a large 1/1.28-inch sensor and advanced stabilisation.
The main camera could be joined by a 64MP Sony LYT-610 periscope telephoto camera. Vivo is also expected to continue its partnership with Zeiss for camera tuning and additional photography features.
The phone could support high-resolution video recording along with improved stabilisation. Vivo is expected to reveal more details about its complete camera setup during the September 21 launch.
| Camera | Expected Details |
|---|---|
| Main Camera | 50MP Sony LYT-828 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/1.28-inch |
| Telephoto Camera | 64MP Sony LYT-610 periscope |
| Camera Partner | Zeiss |
| Video | Up to 4K 120fps expected |
| Ultra-Wide | 50MP expected |
| Selfie Camera | 50MP expected |
Vivo X500 Pro Max Could Get 200MP Telephoto Camera
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is expected to offer the most advanced camera system in the lineup. Reports suggest that it could feature a 50MP main camera along with a high-resolution 200MP periscope telephoto camera.
The 200MP telephoto sensor could provide improved zoom photography while maintaining more detail at longer focal lengths. Vivo is also expected to use advanced stabilisation to improve photos and videos while zooming.
A Zeiss teleconverter could further extend the camera’s zoom capabilities. However, the complete Pro Max camera specifications have not been officially announced, so the final setup could differ.
Vivo Focuses on Professional Video Features
Vivo is also expected to bring several improvements to video recording with the X500 series. The higher-end models could support professional Log video recording along with high-frame-rate 4K recording.
The Pro series is expected to support 4K 120fps recording, while reports also point to 4K 240fps slow-motion video support on select models.
AI processing could help improve subject tracking, focus and video enhancement. Vivo has been focusing heavily on smartphone photography in its X series, and the X500 lineup is expected to continue that approach.
Vivo X500 Display and Battery Details
The standard Vivo X500 is expected to feature a 6.59-inch flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution. The phone could also pack a large battery of around 7,000mAh along with 90W wired fast charging.
Meanwhile, the Vivo X500 Pro Max could feature a larger 6.85-inch LTPO OLED display with a 2K resolution. Reports suggest that the panel could support a refresh rate of up to 144Hz.
The higher-end model is also expected to receive Zeiss colour calibration for its display. Final battery capacities and charging specifications for all three models have not yet been confirmed.
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59-inch OLED | 6.85-inch LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1.5K | 2K |
| Refresh Rate | Not confirmed | Up to 144Hz |
| Processor | New Dimensity flagship | New Dimensity flagship |
| Main Camera | 50MP Sony LYT-828 | 50MP camera |
| Telephoto | 64MP periscope | 200MP periscope |
| Battery | Around 7,000mAh | Not confirmed |
| Charging | 90W | Not confirmed |
Expected specifications based on current reports and leaks.
Vivo X500 Series India Launch Yet to Be Confirmed
For now, Vivo has confirmed the September 21 launch of the X500 series in China. The company has not announced an official India launch date.
Reports suggest that the smartphones could reach additional markets after their Chinese debut. However, Vivo has not confirmed which X500 models will launch globally or in India.
The Vivo X500 series is shaping up to focus heavily on photography, video recording and flagship performance. The standard X500 is expected to bring a large Sony camera sensor, while the Pro Max could take things further with a 200MP telephoto camera.
More importantly, the series is expected to be among the first smartphones powered by MediaTek’s next-generation flagship chipset. Complete specifications, prices and availability details should become clear when Vivo officially launches the X500 series on September 21.
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