Highlights
- The Vivo X500 Pro Max is tipped to feature a new 50MP Sony LYT-838 sensor with LOFIC technology and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens
- It may run on the Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset and house a massive 7,000mAh battery.
- The series is expected to debut in Q4 2026 based on the launch timeline of predecessor models.
Vivo X300 Pro in the picture for reference. (Image credit – Vivo)
Early leaks for Vivo’s next-generation flagship lineup, Vivo X500 Series, hint at major camera upgrades. Last rumour is that one of the top-end models likely the Vivo X500 Pro Max could introduce a next-gen Sony camera sensor along with significant hardware improvements. Here are more details on this.
Vivi X500 Pro Max Camera Upgrades (leaked)
According to a latest Weibo post tipster Smart Pikachu has revealed key camera details of a future Vivo X500 series device.
Smart Pikachu’s Weibo post. (Translated via Google Translate)
The tipster did not explicitly name the model but discussions below the post suggest it could be the Vivo X500 Pro Max. The post mentions that the phone may come equipped with a triple rear camera setup. The primary sensor is expected to be the Sony LYT-838, which is a new 50MP 1/1.28-inch sensor that has yet to be officially announced.
In addition to the primary camera, the upcoming device is said to feature a 200MP periscope telephoto lens alongwith an upgraded ultra-wide camera that will further strengthen its imaging capabilities.
In a separate post by a different Weibo account named Fenibook, this sensor was tipped to support LOFIC technology. This could significantly enhance dynamic range and improve low-light photography.
Weibo user Fenibook’s post on the Sony sensor. (Translated via Google Translate)
If this information holds true, the LYT-838 would mark an upgrade over the Sony LYT-828 sensor found in the Vivo X300 Pro as it does not support LOFIC technology.
Vivo X500 Pro Max – What Else We Know?
Earlier leaks by the same tipster have also shed light on the expected chipset configurations for the X500 lineup. According to the leak, the standard Vivo X500 may feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 processor, while the Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max could be powered by the more advanced Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset.
Smart Pikachu’s previous Weibo post. (Translated via Google Translate)
Apart from this, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is also rumoured to house a massive 7,000mAh battery. If it turns out to be true, this would again be a notable upgrade in the flagship segment.
Vivo has not officially confirmed the existence of the X500 Pro Max as of now. Based on the launch timeline of the X300 series, the Vivo X500 lineup is expected to debut in the fourth quarter of 2026.
FAQs
Q1. What new camera sensor is the Vivo X500 Pro Max expected to feature?
Answer. Leaks suggest it may use the Sony LYT-838 50MP sensor, which supports LOFIC technology for better dynamic range and low-light performance.
Q2. What other camera upgrades are tipped for the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
Answer. The device is rumoured to include a 200MP periscope telephoto lens and an upgraded ultra-wide camera, enhancing its imaging capabilities.
Q3. When is the Vivo X500 series expected to launch?
Answer. Based on the X300 series timeline, the Vivo X500 lineup is expected to debut in Q4 2026, though official confirmation is still pending.