Highlights
- Vivo has officially confirmed the Vivo X500 series launch for India, alongside a telephoto extender kit and Vivo Watch GT 2.
- According to leaks, the launch is expected on November 25, 2026 although Vivo is yet to confirm the exact date.
- The X500 series in India is expected to have Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max offering cameras with Zeiss systems support for external telephoto extenders, 144Hz OLED displays and batteries ranging from 6,510mAh to 8,000mAh.
Vivo has officially confirmed India launch of the Vivo X500 series along with a telephoto extender kit and the Vivo Watch GT 2. The Vivo X500 series in India is expected to include three smartphones, the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max. Here’s everything we know about the Vivo X500 series ahead of its expected India launch. As per previous report, the launch is tentatively scheduled for November 25, 2026.
Vivo X500 Series India Launch Confirmed
Vivo X500 series, telephoto extender kit and Vivo Watch GT 2 have been officially teased for an India launch on Vivo India website.
Meanwhile, tipster Debayan Roy has shared on X that the launch is tentatively scheduled for November 25, 2026. However, Vivo has yet to announce the exact launch date through its official channels.
The Vivo X500 series is expected to bring three flagship smartphones to the Indian market. These include the standard Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max. The tipster has also shared detailed specifications of all three smartphones that suggests the lineup will focus on camera capabilities, display quality and battery life.
✅ Officially confirmed : vivo X500 Series, telephoto extender Kit & vivo watch GT 2 India 🇮🇳 launch soon‼️
Tentative India 🇮🇳 launch date : 25th November
vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max – all 3 will launch ✅
🔵 vivo X500 (V2619) :
• 6.59″ 1.5K 144Hz flat LTPS OLED, 2000 nits HBM 🔆 , Visionox VM9 panel
• 7500mAh🔋90W wired⚡ 40W wireless⚡
• IP68, IP69, Ultrasonic FS
• 3nm Dimensity 9600M (basically, same as Dimensity 9500 ) , LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1
• Symmetrical stereo speakers, 3 microphone
📸 50MP Sony LYT-828 1/1.28″ OIS main (Same sensor as X300 Pro and X9 Pro)
📸 50MP JN1 UW
📸 64MP Sony LYT-610 1/1.95″ Zeiss OIS 3x telephoto
🤳50MP JN1 AF
• New camera deco design
• 4K 120fps video recording
• 8K video recording support
• 200mm Zeiss G2 teleconverter
• USB 3.2
🔴 Price in China ~ 79,000 INR🔵 vivo X500 Pro Max (V2610) :
• 6.85″ 2K BOE Q11 144Hz flat LTPO OLED , 1mm ultra thin bezels, 2000 nits HBM 🔆
• Quad microphone
• Improved Dual stereo speakers
• 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro , LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, UFS 4.1
• 8000mAh🔋90W wired⚡ 40W wireless⚡229g, USB 3.2
• WiFi 7, BT 5.4, NFC, IR, IP68, IP69
📸 50MP Sony LYT910 1/1.28″ , LOFIC, OIS main camera
• 3° OIS gimbal like stabilization
• 4K 120fps HDR video recording
• 4K 240fps video recording
• 50MP JN5 UW 📸
📸 200MP Samsung HP0 1/1.4″ Zeiss APO 3.5x OIS telephoto
• CIPA 7.0 professional grade stabilization
• support 400mm Zeiss G2 Ultra teleconverter
• Improved video stabilization
• Supports upto 30x capture speed
🤳50MP JN1 AF
🔴 Price in China ~1,00,000 INR🔵 vivo X500 Pro (V2621) :
• 6.36″ 1.5K BOE Q11 144Hz flat LTPO OLED , 2000 nits HBM 🔆
• 6510mAh🔋90W wired⚡40W wireless⚡197g, USB 3.2
• 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro , LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, UFS 4.1
• WiFi 7, BT 5.4, NFC, IR, IP68, IP69
📸 50MP Sony LYT-910 1/1.28″ OIS main (Same sensor as X500 Pro Max)
📸 50MP JN5 UW
📸 64MP Sony LYT-610 1/1.95″ Zeiss OIS 3.5x periscope telephoto
🤳50MP JN1 AF
🔴 Price in China ~ 93,000 INR— Debayan Roy (Gadgetsdata) (@Gadgetsdata) November 5, 2026
Vivo X500 Series India Lineup
The Vivo X500 Series lineup in India will reportedly include:
- Vivo X500: The standard model is expected to feature a 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED display, a Dimensity 9600M chipset and a 7,500mAh battery.
- Vivo X500 Pro: This model could offer a compact 6.36-inch LTPO OLED display, a Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset and a 6,510mAh battery.
- Vivo X500 Pro Max: The top-end model is expected to feature a 6.85-inch 2K LTPO OLED display, a Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset and an 8,000mAh battery.
All three smartphones are tipped to feature 144Hz refresh rate displays, 90W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. However, the display technology and specifications will differ between the standard and Pro models.
Vivo X500 Series Specifications
| Vivo X500 | Vivo X500 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
| Display | 6.59-inch 1.5K flat LTPS OLED, 144Hz | 6.36-inch 1.5K flat LTPO OLED, 144Hz | 6.85-inch 2K flat LTPO OLED, 144Hz |
| Panel | Visionox VM9 | BOE Q11 | BOE Q11 |
| Processor | Dimensity 9600M (3nm) | Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm) | Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm) |
| RAM | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X Ultra | LPDDR5X Ultra |
| Storage | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP Sony LYT-828 + 50MP JN1 + 64MP Sony LYT-610, 3x | 50MP Sony LYT-910 + 50MP JN5 + 64MP Sony LYT-610, 3.5x periscope | 50MP Sony LYT-910 with LOFIC + 50MP JN5 + 200MP Samsung HP0, 3.5x |
| Front Camera | 50MP JN1 AF | 50MP JN1 AF | 50MP JN1 AF |
| Battery | 7,500mAh | 6,510mAh | 8,000mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 40W wireless | 90W wired, 40W wireless | 90W wired, 40W wireless |
Vivo X500 Series Camera Features
The Vivo X500 series smartphones feature Zeiss-branded camera systems and dedicated telephoto cameras.
The standard Vivo X500 could feature a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-828 main camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS). This is reportedly the same sensor used in the Vivo X300 Pro and X9 Pro. It could be accompanied by a 50-megapixel JN1 ultrawide camera and a 64-megapixel Sony LYT-610 telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, Zeiss branding and OIS.
The Vivo X500 Pro is expected to feature a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-910 main camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel JN5 ultrawide camera and a 64-megapixel Sony LYT-610 periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom.
The top-end Vivo X500 Pro Max could offer a more advanced camera setup. It is tipped to feature a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-910 main camera with LOFIC technology, OIS and 3-degree gimbal-like stabilisation. The setup could also include a 50-megapixel JN5 ultrawide camera and a 200-megapixel Samsung HP0 periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom, Zeiss APO optics and OIS.
The Pro Max model is also tipped to offer CIPA 7.0 professional-grade stabilisation for telephoto photography.
A major highlight could be support for external telephoto extender accessories. The standard Vivo X500 is expected to support a 200mm Zeiss G2 teleconverter, while the Pro Max could support a 400mm Zeiss G2 Ultra teleconverter.
For video recording, the standard X500 is tipped to support 4K video recording at 120fps and 8K video recording. The X500 Pro Max could offer 4K HDR video recording at 120fps and 4K video recording at 240fps, along with improved video stabilisation. The Pro Max model is also tipped to support capture speeds of up to 30x.
All three smartphones are expected to feature a 50-megapixel JN1 autofocus front camera.
Vivo X500 Series India Price (Expected)
Vivo has not officially announced the India pricing of the X500 series. However, the tipster has shared approximate prices based on the smartphones’ China pricing.
- Vivo X500: Around Rs 79,000
- Vivo X500 Pro: Around Rs 93,000
- Vivo X500 Pro Max: Around Rs 1,00,000
Vivo Watch GT 2 – What To Expect?
We recently reported on Vivo Watch GT 2 expected to arrive with Vivo X500 Series in India. The latest Vivo teaser on the official website now confirms this. However, Vivo has not revealed any specifications or other details about the upcoming smartwatch.
Just to recall, Vivo Watch GT 2 was launched in China last year featuring a 2.07-inch AMOLED display, over 100 sports modes, heart rate and SpO2 tracking, sleep and stress monitoring, GPS, NFC and Bluetooth 5.4.
It would be interesting to see if Vivo decides to go with the same specs as the Chinese version of the smartwatch or if the Indian market gets some variation.
Vivo X500 Series India Availability
The Vivo X500 series is expected to launch in India on November 25, 2026. The launch lineup could include the Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. As of now, exact availability details remain under wraps.
