The vivo X500 series will be showcased on September 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM Chinese time. The manufacturer has already confirmed the date, four colors of both main models, and the key selling point: a periscope telephoto lens 200 MP on a 1/1.4 inch sensor in the Pro Max version.
The photographic ambassador of the brand is Jay Chou, who unboxed the Pro Max before the premiere — and in the process revealed an accessory that vivo has not mentioned a word about.
Note: this article was created before the official presentation. It is based on official vivo materials and leaks from Chinese services and Weibo. Full specifications and prices will be confirmed on September 21.
Three models instead of two
vivo is breaking the series into three variants and for the first time is using the name Pro Max.
| Parametr | vivo X500 | X500 Pro | X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekran | 6,59″ 1.5K płaski OLED | ok. 6,36″ 1.5K, 144 Hz | 6,83–6,85″ 2K LTPO, 144 Hz |
| Panel | — | — | BOE Q11 |
| Procesor | Dimensity 9600M (3 nm) | Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm) | Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm) |
| Bateria | 7500 mAh | ok. 6400 mAh | ok. 8000 mAh |
| Ładowanie | 90 W + 40 W bezprzewodowo | brak danych | 90 W |
| Aparat główny | 50 MP Sony LYT-828, 1/1,28″ | Phantom 900 | 50 MP Phantom 900, gimbal 3-osiowy |
| Teleobiektyw | 64 MP Sony LYT-610 | 64 MP LYT-610, 85 mm | 200 MP Samsung HP0, 1/1,4″ |
| Ultraszeroki | 50 MP | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Stabilizacja | CIPA 5.5 | CIPA 7.0 | CIPA 7.0 |
| System | OriginOS 7 | OriginOS 7 | OriginOS 7 |
Wersja podstawowa nie jest tu wcale ubogim krewnym. Zdjęcia ekranu „O telefonie” z chińskiego demo pokazują Dimensity 9600M taktowany 4,21 GHz, 12 GB RAM z 24 GB pamięci rozszerzonej, 512 GB miejsca, dodatkowe 50 GB z kompresji i osobny układ obrazu BlueImage V3+.
Peryskop 200 MP — najmocniejszy argument Pro Maksa
Sercem X500 Pro Max jest teleobiektyw peryskopowy 200 MP na sensorze Samsung HP0 formatu 1/1,4 cala. To nietypowe podejście: większość producentów daje największą matrycę aparatowi głównemu, a tele traktuje jako dodatek. vivo odwraca ten porządek.
Do tego dochodzi zoom 30×, stabilizacja CIPA 7.0 i obsługa dokręcanego telekonwertera 400 mm. Aparat główny to 50 MP z trzyosiowym gimbalem i zakresem dynamiki deklarowanym na 17 EV.
Wideo robi wrażenie na papierze: 4K 240 kl./s, 8K w RAW, zwolnione tempo 4K 960 kl./s oraz 4K 120 kl./s w 10-bitowym Log. Całość powstaje w ramach trwającej od lat współpracy z Zeissem.
Model podstawowy dostaje sensor Sony LYT-828 1/1,28″ znany z X300 Pro, peryskop 64 MP LYT-610 i obsługę telekonwertera 200 mm. Stabilizacja na poziomie CIPA 5.5.
Zestaw twórcy i tajemniczy kwadratowy ekran
The most interesting element of the premiere is not the phone. During Jay Chou’s unboxing a small square display flashed by, one that vivo had never announced. The manufacturer confirmed that it is an external preview monitor.
The idea is simple: you connect it to the phone and record yourself with the main camera instead of the front one, watching the frame on a separate screen. For anyone shooting vlogs, beauty content or unboxings from a tripod, that is the difference between a selfie lens and a full-blown rear camera.
The monitor is part of the creator kit for the X500 Pro Max, which also includes a dedicated case, two teleconverters, a grip with a remote and a strap. vivo has been building an ecosystem of photo accessories around the X series for several generations, but this is the first time a separate display lands in the box.
vivo X500 Pro Max colors
vivo showed four variants, all with a two-tone back and, in some colors, particles that catch the light at an angle.
“Capture the night” — a dark, muted version.
“Sunny day” — a white that vivo describes as “dispersing clouds”.
“Earth echo” — a silver variant with particles reminiscent of the Milky Way.
The fourth is “Aurora glow” — the warm orange seen in the image that opens the article.
The base model gets the same three colors — sunny day, capture the night and earth echo — and instead of aurora glow it gets “Dawn”.
Kiedy premiera i co z Europą
Chińska prezentacja odbędzie się 21 września 2026 o 19:00. Dla Indii przecieki mówią o październiku lub listopadzie, po serii V70.
Europejskiej daty nie ma. vivo od kilku lat przywozi serię X na nasz rynek w okrojonym składzie i z opóźnieniem liczonym w miesiącach, więc na X500 Pro Max w polskiej dystrybucji nie ma co liczyć od razu — o ile w ogóle się pojawi.
Czy warto czekać, jeśli masz X300?
Jeśli używasz vivo X300 Pro, aparat główny masz ten sam — LYT-828 wraca w podstawowym X500. Skok dotyczy przede wszystkim teleobiektywu i to on jest tu powodem wymiany, nie reszta specyfikacji.
Jeśli natomiast fotografia z długiej ogniskowej to Twój główny scenariusz, peryskop 200 MP na matrycy 1/1,4 cala jest po prostu w innej klasie niż wszystko, co vivo dawało wcześniej.
Accessories from the X300 series will not fit — the camera module changes radically, from rectangular to a large circle in the middle of the casing. Cases and glasses for the new series usually appear with us within a few days of the debut; all vivo phone accessories can be found in one category.
Summary
vivo X500 Pro Max is a phone built around a telephoto lens, not around the main camera — and that’s the most interesting part. Additionally, it features a 2-nanometer Dimensity 9600 Pro, a battery around 8000 mAh, and an ecosystem of accessories that has grown this generation with an external preview monitor.
The base model looks more reasonable than base versions usually do: 7500 mAh, 90 W, a flat 1.5K screen, and a main sensor from last year’s Pro.
FAQ — frequently asked questions
When is the vivo X500 premiere?
September 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM Chinese time. The premiere in India is expected in October or November, and the European date has not been announced.
What is the difference between vivo X500 Pro Max and X500 Pro?
Primarily the screen and telephoto lens. Pro Max has a 6.83–6.85 inch screen and a 200 MP periscope on a 1/1.4″ sensor, while Pro is compact — about 6.36 inches — and gets a 64 MP telephoto lens with a focal length of 85 mm. Pro Max also has a larger battery.
What processor does the vivo X500 have?
The base version gets the Dimensity 9600M in a 3 nm process, clocked at 4.21 GHz. Both Pro models use the stronger Dimensity 9600 Pro made in 2 nm.
What is that square screen included with the X500 Pro Max?
It is an external preview monitor. It allows you to record yourself with the main rear camera instead of the front one, seeing the frame on a separate display. It comes as part of the creator kit along with a case, two teleconverters, a grip, and a strap.
What colors does the vivo X500 Pro Max come in?
Four: capture the night, sunny day, earth echo, and aurora glow. Instead of aurora glow, the base model gets „dawn”.
Does the case from the vivo X300 fit the X500?
No. The camera module changes shape from rectangular to a large circle placed in the middle of the body, so a case dedicated to the new series will be needed.
Źródła zewnętrzne: Gizmochina — zestawienie specyfikacji serii X500, IT Home — oficjalne kolory, Notebookcheck — potwierdzona data premiery, iXBT — specyfikacja Pro Max
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