Highlights
- Vivo X500 Ultra is tipped to launch in March or April 2027 with leaks suggesting the phone on the usual development schedule.
- The smartphone is expected to feature a 200MP camera sensor as part of a triple rear camera setup alongside two 50MP sensors and a 50MP front camera.
- Other rumoured specifications include the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, a 6.85-inch 2K+ 144Hz LTPO display and a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Vivo X500 Ultra is most likely going to be the next camera focused flagship by the Chinese brand. The company has already introduced the Vivo X500 series in China and the Ultra model was missing. Now, fresh leak suggests that this top-end X500 Series model is currently in development and could arrive in the first half of next year. Here’s what we know so far.
Vivo X500 Ultra Launch Timeline Leaked
Tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo has shared an update about the likely arrival of rumoured Vivo X500 Ultra. According to the tipster, the smartphone is going through normal refinement and Vivo is expected to introduce it in March or April 2027.
This timeline is also in line with an earlier statement from Vivo Vice President and Product Vice President Huang Tao. The executive had previously indicated that the X500 Ultra was following a regular development schedule and would arrive around March or April next year.
Huang Tao also hinted at major upgrades in photography features camera setup being designed keeping professional content creators in mind.
Vivo X500 Ultra Could Feature an Ultra-Large Camera Sensor
The upcoming smartphone is tipped to receive camera upgrades over the X500 Pro Max and potentially becoming most camera-focused smartphone in the lineup.
Leaks suggest that Vivo could equip the phone with a 200-megapixel camera sensor as part of its rear camera setup. However, the exact type and role of this sensor have not been revealed yet.
There have also been earlier reports suggesting that Vivo was testing different 200-megapixel telephoto camera solutions for the X500 Ultra.
Vivo X300 Ultra.
Vivo X500 Ultra Expected Camera Specifications
According to current leaks, the Vivo X500 Ultra could feature a triple rear camera setup with the following sensors:
- 50-megapixel primary camera
- 50-megapixel secondary camera
- 200-megapixel third camera
The front camera is also tipped to feature a 50-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.
Vivo X500 Ultra Expected Specifications
Apart from the camera hardware, the Vivo X500 Ultra is reportedly being tested with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. The smartphone is also expected to feature a 6.85-inch BOE display with a 2K+ resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate and LTPO technology. The panel is tipped to have a flat design, uniform bezels on all four sides and noticeably rounded corners.
For biometric security, Vivo could include a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
Vivo X500 Ultra Expected Price and Availability
Vivo has not revealed any pricing or availability details for the X500 Ultra yet. More such details are likely to emerge closer to the official announcement.
Vivo X500 Ultra: What We Know So Far
The Vivo X500 Ultra is shaping up to be a camera-focused flagship featuring a Snapdragon flagship chipset, a 2K+ 144Hz LTPO display and a 200-megapixel rear camera sensor. However, the final specs and other details are yet to be confirmed.
With the launch expected in March or April 2027, there is still considerable time for Vivo to work on the device. We can expect more leaks and official teasers to reveal additional details in the coming months.
