Highlights
- The Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max have received BIS certification, indicating an imminent India launch.
- Reports suggest availability in the Indian market by the end of November.
- The lineup features AMOLED displays, 50MP selfie cameras, large batteries, 90W wired charging, and advanced camera systems with the Pro Max offering a 200MP ZEISS APO periscope telephoto camera.
The Vivo X500 series is expected to launch in India soon as the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max have received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The development comes ahead of the expected India launch towards the end of November. The series was unveiled in China last month and has also been introduced to the global market.
Vivo X500 Series BIS Certification Details
The BIS database has listed three Vivo smartphones with the model numbers V2619, V2621 and V2610. These model numbers are associated with the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, respectively.
BIS certification indicated that smartphone is one its way to India launch, although it does not confirm an exact launch date. As per reports, the three phones are reportedly expected to arrive in India towards the end of November.
Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max Specifications
The Vivo X500 series focuses on photography with all three models offering AMOLED displays, large batteries and 50-megapixel front cameras. However, the display sizes, processors, battery capacities and rear camera systems differ across the lineup.
Vivo X500 Specifications
The standard Vivo X500 features a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset and packs a 7,500mAh battery. The phone supports 90W wired charging and 40W wireless charging.
Its rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA-828 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera. For selfies and video calls, it gets a 50-megapixel front camera.
Vivo X500 Pro Specifications
The Vivo X500 Pro comes with a smaller 6.36-inch AMOLED display and runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. It houses a 6,510mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
For photography, the phone features three 50-megapixel rear cameras. The main camera is accompanied by a periscope telephoto camera offering 3.5x optical zoom and an ultra-wide shooter. It also has a 50-megapixel front camera and dedicated imaging enhancements.
Vivo X500 Pro Max Specifications
The Vivo X500 Pro Max sits at the top of the series and features a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset.
The phone packs a 7,800mAh battery and supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. Its rear camera system includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 200-megapixel ZEISS APO periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera.
The Pro Max also supports a second-generation ZEISS telephoto extender that offers a 400mm-equivalent focal length, aimed at improving long-range photography.
Vivo X500 Series Other Features
All three Vivo X500 series phones run Android 17-based OriginOS 7 and feature 50-megapixel front cameras. They offer up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage and come with IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0. The Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max also feature the company’s X-Track Engine, designed to improve subject tracking while taking photos.
Vivo X500 Series India Launch: What to Expect?
The Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max are reportedly expected to launch in India towards the end of November.
However, the company has yet to officially confirm the Indian launch date, pricing or availability details.
