Highlights
- Vivo X500 leaked in a new Red colour option with a redesigned camera setup featuring a large circular camera module.
- The phone is expected to launch in India in a 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
- Other specifications include a 6.59-inch 1.5K LTPS OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset, a triple rear camera system with 50MP main + 50MP ultra-wide + 64MP telephoto and a massive 7,500mAh battery.
Vivo X500 series is now getting closer to its launch in the Indian market. While Vivo is yet to officially announce the exact India launch date, the standard Vivo X500 has appeared in leaked live images drawing attention to its new design and a striking Red colour option. Ahead of the anticipated launch, tipsters have shared an exclusive look at the smartphone along with its key specifications, expected pricing and possible India launch date.
Vivo X500 Exclusive Red Colour Revealed
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Shared on X by multiple tipster accounts, the Vivo X500 has surfaced in an exclusive Red colour variant. The standard X500 this year gets a new camera module that looks different from the layout seen on its predecessor.
The phone features a large circular camera module towards the left side of the rear panel. The LED flash is placed outside this circular module, while the camera setup sits inside a raised rectangular camera module that extends across the top part of the rear panel.
(Image credit: @saaaanjjjuuu on X)
According to the reports, the standard model will arrive in a 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration.
Vivo X500 Specifications (Leaked)
Vivo X500 is tipped to feature a 6.59-inch 1.5K flat LTPS OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel is reportedly supplied by Visionox and uses the VM9 material. It is also said to offer up to 2,000 nits of High Brightness Mode (HBM), which should help with screen visibility in bright outdoor conditions.
It is powered by the 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
It features a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-828 primary sensor with OIS and a 1/1.28-inch sensor size. The primary camera is expected to be accompanied by a 50-megapixel JN1 ultra-wide-angle camera and a 64-megapixel Sony LYT-610 telephoto sensor with Zeiss optics, OIS and 3x optical zoom. For selfies and video calls, the device could feature a 50-megapixel JN1 front camera with autofocus.
The camera system is also tipped to support 4K video recording at 120fps and 8K video recording. Moreover, Vivo could offer support the 200mm Zeiss G2 teleconverter that gives flexibility.
The smartphone is expected to pack a 7,500mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
Other leaked specifications include IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, USB 3.2 connectivity, symmetrical stereo speakers and three microphones.
Vivo X500 Expected Price in India
The Vivo X500 is expected to arrive in India in a 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. According to the latest leaks, this variant could be priced between Rs 1,20,000 and Rs 1,30,000.
However, a separate pricing leak has pointed towards an expected price of Rs 1,19,999 for the same 12GB + 256GB configuration.
It is worth noting that Vivo has not yet confirmed the Indian pricing.
Vivo X500 Launch Timeline and Availability
As per the latest rumours, the Vivo X500 is expected to launch in India on November 25. The smartphone is part of Vivo’s X500 series that also includes X500 Pro and X50 Pro Max.
Vivo has not officially confirmed the launch date, specifications or pricing of the device yet. More details are expected to emerge closer to the India launch.
