vivo X500 Series Global Launch With Dimensity 9600 Pro, 12GB RAM and Up to 7,800mAh Battery

Core Highlights

• vivo has announced the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max for global markets, starting in Malaysia and Europe.
• The flagship models offer Dimensity 9600-series chips, 12GB RAM and batteries reaching 7,800mAh.
• India availability is expected by November-end, while local pricing and a firm date remain unconfirmed.

vivo X500 series brings the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max to global markets, with the rollout starting in Malaysia and select European markets. This Mobile lineup offers three chipset options, large BlueVolt semi-solid-state batteries, ZEISS cameras and OriginOS 7 based on Android 17.

The company is expected to bring the series to India by November-end, but it has not confirmed an India launch date. Global prices vary by model and storage, and those prices should not be treated as India prices.

vivo X500 Series Specifications

Dimensity 9600 Pro and 9600M Chipsets

In the vivo X500 series, the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max use the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, built on a 2nm process. The standard X500 uses the Dimensity 9600M, based on a 3nm process. All three models are listed with 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage options of 256GB, 512GB or 1TB, depending on the variant.

The phones run Android 17 with OriginOS 7. The software adds Apple ecosystem interoperability features, including AirDrop-compatible file exchange through Quick Share, Apple Watch and AirPods management, and vivo Office Kit for Mac.

Displays and Battery Capacity

The X500 has a 6.59-inch 1.5K LTPS AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 4,000 nits. The Pro has a smaller 6.36-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display, while the Pro Max uses a 6.85-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED panel. Both Pro models support a variable 1–144Hz refresh rate, up to 4,500 nits, Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

Battery capacity varies by model. The X500 has a 7,500mAh battery, the Pro has 6,510mAh, and the Pro Max has 7,800mAh in most listed markets. The European Pro Max version has a 6,750mAh battery. All three support 90W wired charging, 40W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, using vivo’s BlueVolt semi-solid-state battery technology.

ZEISS Cameras Across the X500 Lineup

All three models feature ZEISS camera systems and a 50MP front camera. The standard X500 combines a 50MP 1/1.28-inch Sony LYTIA-828 main sensor with a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera offering 3.1x optical zoom.

The X500 Pro has a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 50MP Sony LYT610 periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x zoom. At the top of the range, the Pro Max adds a 200MP Samsung HP0 periscope camera with 3.5x zoom. An optional telephoto extender is also supported on the Pro Max.

Design, Durability and Connectivity

The series includes IP68 and IP69 ratings, an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and NFC. Colour choices differ on the standard model: the X500 comes in Dusk Black, Sunny White, Starry Gray and Dawn Pink. The X500 Pro and Pro Max are listed in Moonlit Black, Sunny White, Starry Gray and Sunset Orange.

vivo X500 Series Global Prices

The following prices are for global markets only. Approximate rupee values are conversions of the listed global prices, not official India prices.

vivo has not announced India prices for any of the three phones. The global prices above should not be used as a guide to an official Indian retail price.

India Launch Timeline and Availability

The global rollout of the vivo X500 series is beginning in Malaysia and select European markets. An India launch is expected by November-end, but vivo has not confirmed a specific date or local pricing. Availability and configurations in India may be announced separately. For company updates, visit the official vivo India website.

For earlier reporting on the top model, see our vivo X500 Pro Max camera and teleconverter report. The new global announcement confirms the series lineup, while India launch details remain pending.

Pros and Cons of the vivo X500 Series

Pros

• Large battery capacities, with up to 7,800mAh on the Pro Max outside Europe.
• High-refresh-rate AMOLED displays, including 2K LTPO panels on both Pro models.
• ZEISS camera systems, with a 200MP periscope camera and optional telephoto extender on Pro Max.
• Android 17 with OriginOS 7 and listed Apple ecosystem interoperability features.

Cons

• India launch date and India prices are not confirmed.
• The Pro Max battery capacity is lower in Europe than in other listed markets.
• Global prices are high, particularly for the Pro Max storage variants.

Conclusion

The vivo X500 series brings three global models with Dimensity 9600-series processors, 12GB RAM, large BlueVolt batteries and ZEISS cameras. The Pro Max leads the lineup with a 200MP periscope camera and up to 1TB storage. India availability is expected by November-end, but local prices and a confirmed launch date are still awaited.

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