TL; DR
- vivo will launch the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max in India by the end of November 2026, our source confirms.
- The X500 Pro Max is tipped to get 60fps autofocus tracking in Snapshot Mode and cinematic slow-motion recording up to 960fps.
- The series centers on camera performance, with all three models expected to carry different telephoto sensors and chipset tiers.
vivo is bringing its entire X500 series to India by the end of November 2026, our source has confirmed. The lineup will include the vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, giving Indian buyers access to all three models at launch rather than a staggered rollout.
Camera performance is once again the main focus. vivo is pushing further into advanced autofocus tracking, high-frame-rate slow motion, and professional video tools aimed at users who want more control over their shots.
vivo X500 Pro Max Gets Advanced Camera Features
The X500 Pro Max will support 60fps autofocus tracking in Snapshot Mode, which should help it keep up with moving subjects when taking photos. It will also support cinematic slow-motion recording at up to 960fps.
The phone’s video features reportedly include 4K recording at 240fps, 4K 120fps autofocus tracking and TrueDynamic Log for colour grading. The 960fps slow-motion footage uses frame interpolation, while the other features give users more options when recording action and working with video in post-production.
On the hardware side, the X500 Pro Max is tipped to feature a 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 main camera and a 200MP periscope telephoto camera.
What About the vivo X500 and X500 Pro?
The X500 Pro will reportedly use the same MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset as the Pro Max. It is also expected to share a similar main camera, although its telephoto camera will use a 64MP sensor.
The standard X500 will use the Dimensity 9600M and a different camera setup, with an upgraded 50MP main camera (the same one used on the X300 Pro) and a more powerful 64MP telephoto camera. All three phones are tipped to run OriginOS 7 based on Android 17 and carry IP68/IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
vivo X500 vs X500 Pro vs X500 Pro Max: What’s the Difference
| Spec | vivo X500 | vivo X500 Pro | vivo X500 Pro Max |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| Main camera | 50MP (same sensor as X300 Pro) | Similar to Pro Max (unconfirmed) | 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 |
| Telephoto camera | 64MP | 64MP | 200MP periscope |
| Slow-motion | Not detailed yet | Not detailed yet | Up to 960fps |
| Autofocus tracking | Not detailed yet | Not detailed yet | 60fps (Snapshot Mode) |
| OS | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) |
| Water/dust resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
vivo X500 Series India Launch Timeline
Our source confirms that the entire vivo X500 lineup will arrive in India by the end of November 2026. That includes the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max.
The company has yet to announce the India launch date, so we will have to wait for more details on the event and the Indian variants.
FAQ
When will the vivo X500 series launch in India?
By the end of November 2026, according to our source. vivo has not confirmed an exact date yet.
What’s the main camera difference between the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max?
The X500 Pro Max is tipped to get a 200MP periscope telephoto camera versus a 64MP telephoto on the X500 Pro, along with exclusive features like 960fps slow motion and 60fps autofocus tracking in Snapshot Mode.
Which chipset does the vivo X500 use?
The standard X500 is tipped to use the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max are expected to share the more powerful Dimensity 9600 Pro.
Will the vivo X500 series support 5G and IP68 rating?
All three models are tipped to carry IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance and run OriginOS 7 based on Android 17.
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