Highlights
- Vivo X500s could feature 6.85-inch flat LTPO display with 2K+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.
- The smartphone is also tipped to feature a 64MP periscope telephoto camera and a next-generation MediaTek Dimensity 9-series chipset.
- Vivo has not officially confirmed the X500s yet but leaks suggest a possible launch is expected in 2027.
Vivo is reportedly working on another smartphone, Vivo X500s, to be launched under the X500 series. A new leak from tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed some key specifications of an upcoming smartphone. Although the tipster has not explicitly mentioned the smartphone’s name, the specifications along with the discussion in the comments section suggest hints towards Vivo X500s.
Vivo X500s Specifications Leaked
According to the latest post by Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the upcoming S-series flagship will feature a 6.85-inch flat LTPO display with 2K+ resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.
The smartphone is also tipped to feature a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with a mid-sized sensor. While the tipster has not shared the exact sensor details or zoom capabilities, this could be a notable improvement over the 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 602 periscope camera found on the predecessor.
The upcoming smartphone is expected to use a next-generation MediaTek Dimensity 9-series flagship chipset. The exact processor name has also not been revealed yet.
Replying to a user comment, Digital Chat Station describes the upcoming device as an all-round large-screen flagship. This could mean that Vivo is focusing on display quality, performance, photography and battery life.
Vivo X300s.
Vivo X500s vs Vivo X300s: Expected Upgrades
The Vivo X500s could bring improvements across several hardware departments compared to the X300s. Based on the latest leak, here is how the two models could compare:
| Vivo X300s | Vivo X500s (Expected) | |
| Disply | 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED | 6.85-inch 2K+ LTPO |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Chipset | Dimensity 9500 | Next-gen Dimensity 9-series |
| Telephoto Camera | 50MP Sony LYTIA 602 | 64MP periscope |
| Battery | 7,100mAh | Larger capacity (unknown) |
Vivo X500s Launch Timeline
Vivo has not officially confirmed the Vivo X500s or shared any information about its launch timeline as of now.
The standard Vivo X500 series has already debuted in China, while Vivo has confirmed that the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max will launch in India on November 26. If we go by Vivo’s usual launch strategy and timeline, a spring 2027 Vivo X500s launch could be a possibility.
More information about the Vivo X500s including its processor, camera sensor and battery capacity is expected to emerge through future leaks and certifications.
