Highlights
- Vivo has confirmed the X500 Pro series supports 4K 240fps slow‑motion video with future modes of 4K 480fps and 960fps using frame interpolation.
- A leaked image of the X500 Pro Max shows a massive camera island with possible ISO control markings and a triple‑camera setup (50MP + 200MP + 50MP).
- Other expected specs – 6.85″ LTPO 144Hz display, Dimensity 9600‑series chip and Zeiss‑tuned cameras.
Vivo is preparing to launch its X500 series in September and official teasers have been revealing details of major upgrades in photography and videography. The latest information reveals an impressive slow-motion video capability coming to the Pro models. Meanwhile, an alleged live image of the Vivo X500 Pro Max has also surfaced online revealing the massive camera module.
Vivo X500 Pro Series to Support 4K 240fps Slow Motion
In a recent Weibo post, Vivo product manager Han Boxiao has confirmed that the X500 Pro series will be capable of recording 4K video at 240 frames per second through its Zeiss Super Dynamic main camera. For comparison, standard 4K video recording at 30fps captures far fewer frames. The higher frame rate allows footage to be slowed down significantly while still retaining a 4K output.
The feature is aimed at capturing brief moments in greater detail including memorable scenes while travelling. The company is not stopping at 4K 240fps, either. It is also developing 4K 480fps and 4K 960fps slow-motion recording modes.
These higher slow-motion modes will reportedly rely on Vivo’s own 4K frame interpolation and video speed mapping algorithms. The technology is designed to produce 16x and 32x slow-motion footage while keeping the final video in 4K resolution.
Such capabilities could be useful for recording fast-moving scenes including splashing water, bursting bubbles and similar action where individual moments are difficult to capture with regular video.
Vivo product manager Han Boxiao’s Weibo Post. (Translated via Google Translate)
Alleged Vivo X500 Pro Max Picture Leaked
In a separate update, a real-life picture allegedly of the upcoming Vivo X500 Pro Max has surfaced online. The image shows the upcoming smartphone placed next to the Vivo X300 Ultra for comparison.
The X500 Pro Max appears to feature an extremely large camera island that extends almost from one side of the phone to the other. Its size makes the already prominent camera module on the X300 Ultra look relatively small in comparison.
Vivo X500 Pro Max – What Else We Know So Far?
Vivo has confirmed that the X500 series will launch in September. The lineup is expected to comprise three models including the standard Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max.
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is expected to use a triple-camera setup at the rear. The system could consist of a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 200-megapixel telephoto camera and a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera. The main camera is reportedly based on a 1/1.28-inch Sony LOFIC sensor, while the 200-megapixel telephoto camera could use Samsung’s 1/1.4-inch HP0 sensor.
The phone is also tipped to feature a 6.85-inch LTPO panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and most likely will be powered by one of MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9600-series chips. However, the exact processor variant has not been revealed yet.
More details about the phones are likely to emerge ahead of the official launch.
