Vivo has launched the X500 series in China, expanding its camera-focused flagship line to three models: the Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. The range spans compact and large-screen designs, uses MediaTek Dimensity 9600-series silicon, runs OriginOS 7, and pushes battery capacity as high as 8,000mAh on the Pro Max. China pricing starts at CNY 5,499 for the X500, while the X500 Pro Max starts at CNY 6,999.
This is the launch-day picture rather than a hands-on review. Specifications below are based on Vivo’s current Chinese product pages and launch pricing reported from China. International models, prices and release dates should not be assumed to match the Chinese versions until Vivo confirms them market by market.
Vivo X500 series highlights
- Three models: X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max.
- Displays: 6.59-inch X500, compact 6.36-inch X500 Pro and 6.85-inch 2K X500 Pro Max, all with refresh rates up to 144Hz.
- Chipsets: Vivo lists Dimensity 9600M for X500 and Dimensity 9600 Pro for both Pro models.
- Batteries: 7,500mAh on X500, 6,510mAh on X500 Pro and 8,000mAh on X500 Pro Max.
- Charging: the X500 supports 90W wired and up to 40W wireless charging; the series is positioned around Vivo’s fifth-generation silicon-anode battery technology.
- Cameras: X500 uses a 50MP Sony LYT828 main camera and 64MP LYT610 telephoto, while the Pro Max steps up to a 50MP Vivo/Sony Blueprint Guangyu 900 main sensor and 200MP APO telephoto.
- Software: all three Chinese models run OriginOS 7.
Vivo X500 vs X500 Pro vs X500 Pro Max
| Feature | Vivo X500 | Vivo X500 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59-inch, up to 144Hz | 6.36-inch, 1-144Hz adaptive | 6.85-inch 2K, 1-144Hz adaptive |
| Chip | Dimensity 9600M | Dimensity 9600 Pro | Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| Battery | 7,500mAh | 6,510mAh | 8,000mAh |
| Headline rear camera | 50MP LYT828 main + 64MP LYT610 telephoto | 50MP Blueprint Guangyu 900-class main system + APO telephoto | 50MP Blueprint Guangyu 900 main + 200MP APO telephoto |
| Software | OriginOS 7 | OriginOS 7 | OriginOS 7 |
| China starting price | CNY 5,499 | CNY 6,499 | CNY 6,999 |
China prices and availability
Reported recommended China pricing begins at CNY 5,499 for the X500, CNY 6,499 for the X500 Pro and CNY 6,999 for the X500 Pro Max. The X500 and X500 Pro Max are scheduled to go on sale in China on September 24, 2026, with the X500 Pro following on September 29. Vivo’s own Chinese community is also running an X500-series launch purchase promotion after the product event, independently confirming that the new range is in its domestic sales phase.
These are Chinese-market prices. Converting them directly into expected India, Europe, Southeast Asia or other regional prices would be misleading because taxes, storage mixes, launch promotions and distribution differ. Vivo has not established one universal international price or release date for the entire series.
Why the three-model strategy matters
The lineup is not simply three sizes of the same phone. The standard X500 combines the largest battery-to-size proposition outside the Pro Max with a 6.59-inch display and Dimensity 9600M. The X500 Pro is the compact option at 6.36 inches, but its 6,510mAh battery is still unusually large for a smaller flagship. The Pro Max is the specification ceiling: a 6.85-inch 2K panel, Dimensity 9600 Pro, 8,000mAh battery and the series’ most ambitious long-range camera system.
For readers following the silicon itself, PhoneSpecX has a separate Dimensity 9600M explainer. We also previously covered the reported global Vivo X500 benchmark trail; that evidence should not be used to overwrite the now-confirmed specifications of the Chinese retail model because regional hardware can differ.
Cameras: the Pro Max is the clear specialist
Vivo’s official X500 page lists a 50MP Sony LYT828 1/1.28-inch main camera with OIS, a 64MP Sony LYT610 telephoto with a 72mm-equivalent focal length and a 50MP autofocus ultrawide. The company also lists a 50MP autofocus front camera. This is already a broad camera package rather than a token secondary-camera setup.
The X500 Pro Max moves further into specialist territory. Vivo specifies a 50MP Blueprint Guangyu 900 main sensor co-developed with Sony, a 1/1.28-inch sensor area, f/1.57 aperture and CIPA 7.0-rated stabilization. Its headline telephoto is a 200MP, 1/1.4-inch APO unit with an 85mm-equivalent focal length, f/2.67 aperture and CIPA 7.0 stabilization. Vivo also advertises native 4K 240fps slow motion and 4K 120fps tracking on the Pro Max.
That launch-day confirmation materially updates the earlier X500 Pro Max pre-launch evidence breakdown, where several specifications were intentionally left unconfirmed.
Battery capacity is a major differentiator
All three models use what Vivo describes as its fifth-generation silicon-anode battery technology. Capacity varies substantially: 7,500mAh for X500, 6,510mAh for X500 Pro and 8,000mAh for X500 Pro Max. The figures show how newer high-silicon battery chemistry is letting manufacturers pair premium hardware with capacities that would previously have implied much bulkier phones.
Capacity alone does not determine real-world battery life. Display size and resolution, modem conditions, refresh rate, camera use, gaming load, software tuning and ambient temperature all matter. Until independent testing is available, the responsible conclusion is that the Pro Max has the largest rated capacity—not that it automatically lasts a specific number of hours longer than the other two.
Which Vivo X500 model makes the most sense?
X500: the balanced choice on paper. It offers a 7,500mAh battery, 144Hz-class display, capable multi-camera system and the lowest entry price of the three.
X500 Pro: the compact flagship choice. Its 6.36-inch adaptive-refresh display is substantially smaller than the Pro Max, while it still receives the Dimensity 9600 Pro platform and Vivo’s higher-end imaging direction.
X500 Pro Max: the camera and large-screen choice. The 200MP 85mm telephoto, 2K 6.85-inch panel, 8,000mAh battery and additional imaging accessories are its clearest reasons to pay more.
Those conclusions are specification-based, not claims from hands-on testing. Buyers outside China should also wait for their local Vivo branch to confirm the exact model, software build, network bands, warranty and price before importing or pre-ordering.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Vivo X500 cost in China?
The Vivo X500 starts at CNY 5,499 in China. Higher storage configurations cost more.
What is the Vivo X500 Pro Max battery capacity?
Vivo officially lists an 8,000mAh battery for the Chinese X500 Pro Max. The X500 has 7,500mAh and the X500 Pro has 6,510mAh.
Does the Vivo X500 Pro Max have a 200MP camera?
Yes. Vivo’s Chinese product page confirms a 200MP APO telephoto camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor format and 85mm-equivalent focal length.
Are the Vivo X500 series global prices confirmed?
No universal global pricing has been confirmed. The prices discussed here are for China, and regional versions may differ in price, configuration, software and availability.
Which X500 model has the smallest screen?
The X500 Pro is the compact model with a 6.36-inch display. The X500 is 6.59 inches and the X500 Pro Max is 6.85 inches.
Sources and References
- Vivo China — X500 official product page and specifications (accessed September 22, 2026)
- Vivo China — X500 Pro official product page (accessed September 22, 2026)
- Vivo China — X500 Pro Max official product page and camera specifications (accessed September 22, 2026)
- Tech-ish — Vivo X500 series China launch pricing and availability (September 22, 2026)
