Vivo launches X500 series globally with MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro and advanced cameras

Global Launch of Vivo X500 Series

Vivo has officially launched its X500 series globally, following its initial debut in China. The series includes three models: the Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and the X500 Pro Max. This release directly follows the X300 lineup.

Processor and Display Specifications

The X500 Pro and Pro Max are powered by MediaTek’s new 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, making them the first smartphones to feature this processor. The standard X500 uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. Both Pro models feature 2K 144Hz BOE Q11 LTPO AMOLED displays, with the Pro at 6.36-inches and the Pro Max at 6.85-inches, reaching up to 4,500 nits peak brightness. The vanilla X500 has a 6.59-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen.

Battery and Durability Enhancements

Battery capacities have increased due to high-density silicon-carbon technology, with the Pro Max housing an 8,000 mAh cell, the Pro a 6,510 mAh cell, and the standard X500 a 7,500 mAh cell. All three models support 90W wired FlashCharge and 40W wireless charging. They also carry dual IP68 & IP69 water and dust resistance and run OriginOS 7 based on Android 17.

Advanced Camera Systems

The camera systems are a primary focus, co-engineered with Zeiss. The X500 Pro and Pro Max feature a custom 50MP 24mm-equivalent main sensor (Sony LYTIA L910) with an f/1.57 aperture and Zeiss T* coating. The Pro Max includes a 3-degree OIS setup, while the Pro has 1.5 degrees. For zoom, the X500 Pro Max has an 85mm-equivalent 200MP periscope telephoto (Samsung ISOCELL HP0) with CIPA 7.0 pro-grade stabilization. The X500 Pro uses a custom 85mm-equivalent 64MP telephoto (Sony LYTIA 610) with the same stabilization. Both Pro variants share a 15mm-equivalent 50MP ISOCELL JN5 ultrawide lens and support an optional ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra add-on lens. The base Vivo X500 includes a 23mm 50MP LYTIA 828 main camera, a 72mm 64MP telephoto, and a 50MP ISOCELL JN1 ultrawide shooter.