Vivo’s X500 series launches globally with MediaTek chips and insane cameras

Vivo's X500 series has made its global debut with MediaTek chips and impressive camera capabilities. The X500 series includes three models: the Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max. The Chinese OEM has skipped ahead from the X400 to the X500 lineup, and this is in line with their earlier X300 lineup. The flagship models, X500 Pro and Pro Max, are equipped with MediaTek's latest 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, while the standard X500 uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M.

Both Pro models showcase a 2K 144Hz BOE Q11 LTPO AMOLED display, with the Pro Max featuring a larger 6.85-inch screen and the higher peak brightness of 4,500 nits. The standard X500 sports a 6.59-inch 144Hz AMOLED display. Battery capacities have been significantly improved, thanks to high-density silicon-carbon technology. The Pro Max carries an 8,000 mAh cell, the Pro has a 6,510 mAh battery, and the standard X500 has a 7,500 mAh battery.

All models support 90W wired FlashCharge and 40W wireless charging, along with dual IP68 & IP69 water and dust resistance, and run on OriginOS 7 based on Android 17.

The cameras are the standout feature of these models, co-engineered with Zeiss. Both X500 Pro and Pro Max feature a custom 50MP 24mm-equivalent main sensor (Sony LYTIA L910) with an f/1.57 aperture, Zeiss T* coating, and 17 EV dynamic range. The Pro Max also includes a "gimbal-grade" 3-degree OIS setup, while the Pro has a 1.5-degree OIS.

The Pro Max packs an 85mm-equivalent 200MP periscope telephoto (Samsung ISOCELL HP0) for zoom, while the Pro uses a custom 85mm-equivalent 64MP telephoto (Sony LYTIA 610). Both Pro models share a 15mm-equivalent 50MP ISOCELL JN5 ultrawide lens and support an optional 400mm-equivalent ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra add-on lens.

The X500 Pro and Pro Max come with Pro photography kits, including features like 4K 240fps cinematic slow motion, 10-bit video capture with 422 encoding, ACES support, 8K 30fps recording, and 4K 120fps Pro AF Tracking Video. The base Vivo X500 features a 23MP LYTIA 828 main camera, a 72MP telephoto, and a 50MP ISOCELL JN1 ultrawide shooter.

Aesthetically, the Vivo X500 comes in White, Gray, Black, and Pink, while the Pro models are available in White, Gray, Black, and Sunset Orange finishes. The White, Gray, and Orange variants have a subtle micro-dot shimmer, and the Black option features a pyramid-like light-shifting texture. Regional pricing and availability dates for specific global markets will be confirmed soon and updated accordingly.