Highlights
- Vivo X500 series pre-bookings have reportedly started at select retail stores in India ahead of a likely launch later this month.
- The lineup is expected to include the Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max with a rumoured India debut on November 25, 2026.
- The phones are tipped to feature high-refresh-rate OLED displays, large batteries of up to 8,000mAh capacity, MediaTek Dimensity chipsets, Zeiss-tuned cameras and IP68/IP69 ratings.
We have already reported that Vivo is finally gearing up to launch its Vivo X500 series in India soon. The flagship lineup has now started attracting attention with reports suggesting that pre-bookings have opened at select retail stores in the country. While Vivo has not officially announced the launch date or revealed the availability details yet but earlier reports suggest that the series could debut in India later this month.
Vivo X500 Series Pre-Bookings Open at Select Retailers in India
According to a latest X post by PassionateGeekz, pre-bookings for the Vivo X500 series have started at select retail stores in India. The tipster also suggested that the launch is happening soon indicating that the company could make an official announcement shortly.
However, the post does not reveal details such as the retailers accepting pre-bookings, if customers need to pay a booking amount or when the phones will be available for purchase. Vivo has also not officially confirmed the pre-booking details so far.
The lineup is expected to include three models, the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max.
Vivo X500 Series is coming…… 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Prebooking Opens Today at selective retailers!!
Launch is Happening sooon…
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— PassionateGeekz.com (@passionategkeez) November 3, 2026
Vivo X500 Series India Launch: What We Know So Far
An earlier report by tipster Debayan Roy @Gadgetsdata on X suggested that the Vivo X500 series could launch in India on November 25, 2026.
Meanwhile, the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max have also appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website. This suggests that all three models are being prepared for the Indian market.
Vivo X500 Pro Max Expected Specifications
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is tipped to feature a 6.85-inch 2K BOE Q11 flat LTPO OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel is also said to offer up to 2,000 nits of High Brightness Mode (HBM) and extremely thin 1mm bezels.
It is powered by the 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. It is also expected to feature an 8,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
For photography, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is tipped to feature a triple rear camera setup. This could include a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-910 1/1.28-inch primary sensor with LOFIC technology and OIS, a 50-megapixel JN5 ultra-wide camera and a 200-megapixel Samsung HP0 1/1.4-inch periscope telephoto camera with Zeiss APO optics, 3.5x optical zoom and OIS.
The telephoto camera is also said to support a 400mm Zeiss G2 Ultra teleconverter and CIPA 7.0 professional-grade stabilisation. Other camera features could include 3-degree gimbal-like stabilisation, improved video stabilisation, 4K 120fps HDR recording and 4K 240fps video recording. For selfies, the phone could feature a 50-megapixel JN1 autofocus front camera.
Other expected features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, an infrared sensor, and IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Vivo X500 Pro Expected Specification
The Pro model is tipped to feature a 6.36-inch 1.5K flat LTPO OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 2,000 nits HBM brightness. It could be powered by the 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. A 6,510mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging is also expected.
For cameras, the phone could feature a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-910 primary sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel JN5 ultra-wide camera and a 64-megapixel Sony LYT-610 periscope telephoto camera with Zeiss optics, 3.5x optical zoom and OIS. A 50-megapixel autofocus selfie camera could handle selfies and video calls.
Other expected features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, an infrared sensor, IP68 and IP69 ratings, and USB 3.2 connectivity.
Vivo X500 Expected Specifications
The standard Vivo X500 model could feature a 6.59-inch 1.5K flat LTPS OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 2,000 nits HBM brightness. It is tipped to be powered by a 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The phone could pack a 7,500mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
Its camera setup could include a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-828 primary sensor with OIS, a 50-megapixel JN1 ultra-wide camera and a 64-megapixel Sony LYT-610 3x telephoto camera with Zeiss optics and OIS. A 50-megapixel autofocus front camera is also expected.
Other reported features include IP68 and IP69 ratings, ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, symmetrical stereo speakers, 4K 120fps and 8K video recording, and USB 3.2 connectivity.
Vivo X500 Series Expected Price in India
The Vivo X500 series is expected to arrive in premium flagship smartphone segment in India market. According to earlier leaks, the three models could arrive with the following estimated prices:
- Vivo X500 – approx Rs 79,000
- Vivo X500 Pro – approx Rs 93,000
- Vivo X500 Pro Max – approx Rs 1,00,000
Notably, Vivo has not confirmed the pricing or availability of any of the three smartphones yet. However, we can expect an official announcement about the Vivo X500 series India launch sooner than expected since reports of pre-bookings opening at select retailers have now started surfacing.
