vivo announces global launch of X500 series with three models
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vivo has officially announced the global release of its X500 series, starting in Malaysia and select European markets with three models.
- Three models: X500 Pro Max, X500 Pro and X500
- 200 MP telephoto with a 1/1.4-inch sensor on the Pro Max
- Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm) on the Pro and Pro Max
- 7,800 mAh battery and 90W charging on the Pro Max
- X500 Pro Max starts at 1599 Euros
vivo has officially announced the global release of the X500 series, beginning in Malaysia and select European markets. The lineup includes three models: the X500 Pro Max, the X500 Pro and the standard X500.
The X500 Pro Max carries a 200 MP ZEISS APO telephoto camera with an 85 mm equivalent focal length on a 1/1.4-inch HP0 sensor, along with CIPA 7.0 stabilization and 3-degree gimbal-grade OIS. The X500 Pro uses an 85 mm equivalent ZEISS APO telephoto lens with a 64 MP Sony LYTIA 610 sensor and ZEISS T* coating, while the standard X500 has a 72 mm equivalent ZEISS APO telephoto lens and a 50 MP 1/1.28-inch main sensor.
The Pro and Pro Max run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm, 2+3+3 cores), and the base X500 uses the Dimensity 9600M. Battery capacities are 7,800 mAh on the Pro Max (6,750 mAh in Europe), 6,510 mAh on the Pro and 7,500 mAh on the X500, all with 90W wired and 40W wireless FlashCharge. All three ship with OriginOS 7 on Android 17, including AirDrop-compatible Quick Share and vivo Office Kit for Mac.
Displays measure 6.85 inches flat 2K on the Pro Max, 6.36 inches on the Pro and 6.59 inches on the X500, all reaching up to 2,000 nits global peak brightness with 100% P3 coverage. The series also includes IP68 and IP69 ratings, 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensors, USB 3.2 ports and infrared blasters.
Pricing starts at RM 4699 (about USD 1150) for the X500 12GB+256GB, 1399 Euros (about USD 1556) for the X500 Pro 12GB+256GB and 1599 Euros (about USD 1778) for the X500 Pro Max 12GB+256GB. The Pro Max 12GB+512GB is 1799 Euros and the 12GB+1TB is 2199 Euros. The series is rolling out in Europe and Malaysia and is expected in India by late November.
For buyers in Egypt and the Gulf, vivo has not announced availability or pricing for these markets, and no local store prices are available yet. MobiArabia will add Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE prices once they are officially confirmed.
