Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Oct 27
Vivo Launches 3-Phone X500 Series Globally With 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro and Zeiss Cameras
Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Oct 27

Vivo Launches 3-Phone X500 Series Globally With 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro and Zeiss Cameras

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Oct 27

Summary

  • Three X500 models — X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max — are now rolling out globally after debuting in China, though Vivo has yet to give regional pricing or market-by-market release dates.
  • The Pro and Pro Max become the first phones with MediaTek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the base X500 uses the Dimensity 9600M and all three ship with Android 17-based OriginOS 7.
  • Battery sizes jump to 8,000 mAh on the Pro Max, 7,500 mAh on the X500 and 6,510 mAh on the Pro; each supports 90W wired charging, 40W wireless charging and dual IP68/IP69 ratings.
  • Zeiss-tuned cameras anchor the lineup: the Pro Max pairs a 50MP main sensor with a 200MP 85mm periscope, while the Pro uses a 64MP telephoto and both support an optional 400mm telephoto extender.
  • Video is a key selling point, with the Pro models offering 4K 240fps, 10-bit 4:2:2 capture and ACES support, while the Pro Max adds 8K 30fps and 4K 120fps autofocus tracking.

Insights

Is the X500 Pro Max a true filmmaker’s phone, or just another spec monster hiding heavy AI zoom and unanswered pricing questions?
Why launch a camera powerhouse with 17-stop dynamic range and 10x lossless zoom, then skip the US, UK, and open-gate recording?