TL; DR
- vivo India has officially teased the X500 series with a “Coming Soon” banner, featuring the Watch GT 2 and ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra.
- The 400mm-equivalent extender is exclusive to the X500 Pro Max while the 200mm-equivalent extender is available for all three models.
- Reports point to a late-November India launch, potentially on 25 November. The X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max have all received BIS certification.
vivo India has officially teased the X500 series on its website and social media channels. The promotional image shows the X500 Pro Max alongside a rectangular smartwatch and a large cylindrical lens accessory marked 400mm.
The fine print identifies the smartwatch as the vivo Watch GT 2 and confirms that it will be sold separately. It also states that the ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra is compatible exclusively with the X500 Pro Max and requires a separate purchase.
With the extender attached and the Telephoto Extender function enabled in the Camera app, the X500 Pro Max can reach a 400mm-equivalent focal length.
vivo is also expected to introduce a 200mm-equivalent ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 for the standard X500 and X500 Pro. Both accessories follow the approach used with the earlier X300 Ultra, relying on multi-element glass optics.
vivo X500 series India launch timeline
The X500 series debuted in China in September and reached several global markets in October. All three models have now appeared on the BIS certification list under model numbers V2619, V2621 and V2610.
Multiple reports, including our earlier exclusive report, point to an India launch towards the end of November. November 25 has emerged as a tentative date, although vivo has yet to confirm the launch date.
vivo X500 series camera and specifications
Based on the China and global specifications, the X500 Pro Max is the camera flagship of the lineup. It features a 200MP ZEISS APO telephoto camera with an approximately 85mm-equivalent focal length and CIPA 7.0-level stabilisation, alongside a 50MP main camera.
The X500 Pro features a 64MP ZEISS APO telephoto camera, while the standard X500 also uses a 64MP telephoto unit. Both models have 50MP main and ultrawide cameras.
The series features displays with refresh rates of up to 144Hz and batteries exceeding 7,000mAh. Charging support goes up to 90W wired and 40W wireless. All three phones run OriginOS 7.
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vivo Watch GT 2 and India availability
The Watch GT 2 will mark vivo’s first smartwatch launch in India. It debuted in China earlier and will be sold separately from the X500 series.
The phones and accessories are expected to go on sale through Amazon and Flipkart following their India launch.
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