Highlights
- Vivo X500 series is tipped to launch on September 24, though Vivo has not officially confirmed the date.
- The X500 Pro models are expected to feature MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset built on TSMC’s 2nm N2P process with advanced imaging and video capabilities.
- Key highlights include 4K 120fps 10-bit Log recording, Imaging NPU 2.0, Dolby Portrait Video, AI-powered one-click highlights, and XDZ video super-resolution technology.
Vivo could soon take the wraps off its next flagship smartphone lineup with new leaks pointing to a September launch for the Vivo X500 series. Multiple tipsters online have now shared possible details about the launch timeline and chipset features of the upcoming Vivo X500 Pro series.
Vivo X500 Series Launch Tipped for September 24
Vivo X500 Series’ leaked posters. (Image credit – @ZionsAnvin and @TechHome100 on X)
According to tipster Anvin @ZionsAnvin on X, the Vivo X500 series could arrive before Xiaomi’s upcoming Xiaomi 18 series with September 24 tipped as the possible launch date. That’s not the all. Tipster Tech Home @TechHome100 on X has also suggested a similar timeline, claiming that the Vivo X500 series is expected to launch before September 24.
Looks like the Vivo X500 series is launching before the Xiaomi 18 series. September 24 seems to be the date.#Vivo #VivoX500Pro #VivoX500ProMax #VivoX500 pic.twitter.com/jjpBqh4xXo
— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) August 27, 2026
Both sources have shared creative posters that mention the possible launch date. While we were not able to verify the authenticity of these posters, having two different sources claiming the same gives more weight to the information.
Notably, Vivo has not officially confirmed the launch date yet. If the rumoured date is correct, we will have the X500 series launch before the Xiaomi 18 series.
Vivo X500 Pro Series Chipset Details Tipped
Vivo X500 Pro Series teaser. (Image credit – Vivo)
Seperately, Vivo has also shared several details about the chipset expected to power the Vivo X500 Pro series. The upcoming phones are tipped to use MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, which is said to be manufactured using TSMC’s 2nm N2P process.
The chipset is also expected to bring a strong focus on video recording and imaging. The Vivo X500 Pro series is tipped to support 4K 120fps 10-bit Log recording and output, which could offer improved flexibility for users recording high-quality video.
The chipset is also said to feature a high-performance Imaging NPU 2.0. Another highlighted feature is industry-exclusive 60fps focus tracking, which is claimed to provide perfect focus across all 4K focal lengths.
The Vivo X500 Pro series is also tipped to feature Blueprint’s self-developed imaging chip. Tech Home claims that the phone could offer the industry’s first 4K Dolby Portrait Video feature.
Alongside the imaging hardware, the upcoming flagship series is expected to feature a high-performance AI processor. One of the AI-focused capabilities could be an industry-leading one-click highlight feature for videos, which is designed to make it easier to create highlights from recorded footage.
Another major imaging feature is a jointly developed XDZ high-magnification video super-resolution technology. It is described as an industry-first hardware-level video super-resolution solution.
