Vivo X500 Series Review: Specs, Features & Expected Price in India (2026)

Vivo X500 Series Review: Dimensity 9600, 200MP Periscope, 8,000mAh Battery & Expected Price From ₹1,19,999 In India (2026)

Introduction

Vivo's X-series is its flagship camera line, built around a partnership with ZEISS. The new Vivo X500 series has already debuted in China in September and is now teased for India with a "Coming Soon" banner and the tagline ZEISS Cinematics. Create Further. The lineup is expected to include the Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, all running OriginOS 7 on Android 17.

The big talking points are MediaTek's new Dimensity 9600 chips, big silicon-carbon batteries up to 8,000mAh, 90W wired and 40W wireless charging and a 200MP periscope telephoto on the Pro Max. Here is a clear look at the specs, features and expected India prices.

Note: the X500 series has not launched in India yet, and we haven't tested these phones ourselves. Specs below come from the China and global launches, and India prices come from tipsters, so they are not official. Vivo has not announced a launch date or final prices.

Series at a Glance — X500 vs X500 Pro vs X500 Pro Max

Display — Flat 144Hz OLED Panels In Three Sizes

All three phones are reported to use flat OLED panels with a 144Hz refresh rate. The standard X500 has a 6.59-inch 1.5K screen (1260 × 2750, about 459 ppi) with HDR10+. The X500 Pro goes smaller at 6.36 inches with an LTPO panel, which helps save power by adjusting the refresh rate. The X500 Pro Max is the big-screen option, with a 6.85-inch 2K LTPO display.

Performance — Dimensity 9600M & Dimensity 9600 Pro

The X500 uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max step up to the Dimensity 9600 Pro. The India variants are expected to come with 12GB RAM and fast UFS storage, and the global specs list up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Expect flagship-level speed for gaming and multitasking, though we cannot comment on heat or sustained performance until the phones are tested.

Camera — ZEISS Tuning, 50MP Main & Up To 200MP Telephoto

Cameras are the reason to buy an X-series phone. All three models share a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide and a 50MP front camera. The difference is the telephoto lens.

The standard X500 also records 4K video at up to 120fps. Vivo is promoting the ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra, an external lens that stretches the Pro Max's reach to about 400mm. It works only with the X500 Pro Max and is sold separately.

Battery & Charging — Up To 8,000mAh With 90W Wired & 40W Wireless

Silicon-carbon cells let Vivo fit very large batteries into slim bodies. The X500 Pro Max has 8,000mAh, the X500 has 7,500mAh and the smaller X500 Pro has 6,510mAh. All three support 90W wired charging and 40W wireless charging, and reverse charging has been listed for the X500. Real-world battery life is not known yet.

Design, Build & Software

The standard X500 is listed at about 8.2mm thick and 211g, with an IP68 rating (some reports also mention IP69) and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Vivo's India teaser shows the Pro Max in Sunset Orange, and a leaked image shows the X500 in red. Official colour options for India are not yet confirmed.

All models are expected to run OriginOS 7 on Android 17. Other listed features include 5G, NFC, an IR blaster, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C and dual SIM. There is no 3.5mm headphone jack.

Expected Price & Availability in India

These prices come from a tipster and have been repeated by several tech sites. They are not official and may change at launch.

Reports suggest an India launch around 25 or 26 November 2026, with sales starting in early December, but Vivo has not confirmed this. The phones are expected on the Vivo India e-store, Flipkart, Amazon and offline stores, and the Vivo Watch GT 2 may launch alongside them. Check Vivo's official website for the latest details.

Which Vivo X500 Should You Buy?

• Vivo X500: the best value pick, with a big 7,500mAh battery and a 3x telephoto.
• Vivo X500 Pro: the compact flagship, with the faster Dimensity 9600 Pro and a 3.5x periscope, but a smaller 6,510mAh battery.
• Vivo X500 Pro Max: the no-compromise model, with the biggest screen and battery, the 200MP periscope and support for the ZEISS extender.

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The Bottom Line

The Vivo X500 series looks like a serious flagship line, with Dimensity 9600 power, ZEISS cameras, huge batteries and wireless charging. If the leaked prices hold, the X500 starts at around ₹1.2 lakh and the Pro Max goes up to ₹1.8 lakh. Wait for the official India launch and full reviews before you decide, because prices, offers and some specs may differ from what has been reported.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the price of the Vivo X500 series in India? Expected prices are ₹1,19,999 for the X500, ₹1,49,999 for the X500 Pro and ₹1,59,999 for the X500 Pro Max (12GB + 256GB). The 512GB Pro Max is tipped at ₹1,79,999. These are not official.
2. When will the Vivo X500 series launch in India? Vivo has teased the launch as "Coming Soon" but has not confirmed a date. Tipsters point to 25 or 26 November 2026.
3. Which processor does the Vivo X500 use? The X500 uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. The X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max use the Dimensity 9600 Pro.
4. What is the battery capacity of the Vivo X500 series? The X500 has 7,500mAh, the X500 Pro has 6,510mAh and the X500 Pro Max has 8,000mAh. All support 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
5. Which Vivo X500 has the best camera? The X500 Pro Max, with its 200MP periscope telephoto and support for the ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra.
6. Which software do the Vivo X500 phones run? They are expected to run OriginOS 7 on Android 17.
7. Is the Vivo X500 waterproof? The standard X500 is listed with an IP68 rating, and some reports mention IP69.
8. Where can I buy the Vivo X500 series? It is expected on the Vivo India e-store, Flipkart, Amazon and offline stores after launch.