Highlights
- GSMA IMEI database entries reveal three upcoming Vivo X500 series models like Vivo X500, X500 Pro (V2621) and X500e.
- Expected specs include MediaTek Dimensity 9500/9600 chipsets, OLED/LTPO displays up to 2K 144Hz, batteries ranging 6,500–8,000mAh and advanced camera setups with sensors up to 200MP.
- Vivo X500 Ultra in 2027 is being tested with different 200MP periscope and main camera configurations, exploring LOFIC technology for improved dynamic range and stabilisation.
Vivo’s next-generation flagship smartphone lineup appears to be inching closer to launch. PassionateGeekz has exclusively spotted three upcoming Vivo X500 series devices on the GSMA IMEI database that now confirms the official names of the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500e. Alongside these database listings, several recent leaks have also revealed key hardware details about the upcoming lineup, while a new report sheds light on the camera technology being tested for the Vivo X500 Ultra.
Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500e IMEI listings spotted
The latest GSMA IMEI database entries confirm the existence of three smartphones in the Vivo X500 family along with their respective model numbers. The standard Vivo X500 carries the model number V2619, the Vivo X500 Pro is listed as V2621, while the Vivo X500e has appeared with model number V2632.
Although IMEI certifications do not disclose hardware specifications, they are generally considered an indication that a device is progressing toward its official launch. Combined with the growing number of recent leaks, the latest listings suggest Vivo is preparing to unveil its next flagship smartphone series soon.
Vivo X500 series – Expected Specifications
Recent leaks have painted a detailed picture of the upcoming Vivo X500 lineup, which is expected to include the Vivo X500, Vivo X500e, Vivo X500 Pro, Vivo X500 Pro Max, and the Vivo X500 Ultra.
The standard Vivo X500 is tipped to feature a 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED display and could be powered by MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9500 chipset. The phone is expected to offer a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP Sony primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 64MP periscope telephoto camera. It is also rumoured to pack a large 7,500mAh battery.
Vivo X500 model numbers leaked way ahead of the launch
• vivo X500 – V2619
• vivo X500 Pro – V2621
• vivo X500e – V2632Expected specifications:
• 6.37″ (X500) & 6.83″ 2K LTPO OLED (X500 Pro)
• MTK D9600 (Pro) / D9500
• Up to 144Hz refresh rate
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Meanwhile, the Vivo X500e is also expected to sport a compact 6.59-inch display and use the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor. It may feature a 50MP primary camera, a periscope telephoto lens, and a 7,500mAh battery. Previous reports have additionally suggested that the handset could debut as the Vivo S60 Pro in select global markets.
The Vivo X500 Pro is tipped to arrive with MediaTek’s next-generation Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. It is expected to feature a 6.37-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED display supporting a 144Hz refresh rate, while battery capacity is said to range between 6,500mAh and 7,000mAh. In terms of cameras, the device could include a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, a 64MP periscope telephoto camera, and a large LOFIC imaging sensor.
At the top of the 2026 lineup, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is expected to offer a 6.85-inch 2K LTPO display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is rumoured to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro processor and paired with LPDDR6 RAM. Camera hardware is expected to include a 50MP Sony LYT-838 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 200MP periscope telephoto camera. The handset may also house a battery of up to 8,000mAh.
Vivo X500 Ultra – New Camera Leak Reveals Possible Upgrades
While the Vivo X500 Ultra is reportedly being developed for a 2027 launch, fresh information from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station suggests Vivo is actively testing multiple camera configurations before finalising the hardware.
According to the leak, the phone is currently being evaluated with three different 200MP periscope telephoto sensors, including 1/1.12-inch, 1/1.3-inch, and 1/1.4-inch variants.
For the 35mm main camera, which is presently based on Sony’s 1/1.12-inch 200MP LYT-901 sensor, Vivo is said to be considering two different approaches. One option reportedly replaces the existing sensor with a 50MP 1/1.28-inch LOFIC sensor paired with a significantly improved micro-gimbal system for much better video stabilisation. However, this solution would reduce both sensor size and resolution.
DCS’s posts on Weibo. (Screenshot by NoteBookCheck)
The second option retains the existing 200MP sensor size and resolution but adds LOFIC technology to improve dynamic range. The same LOFIC technology is also expected to make its debut on the Vivo X500 Pro later this year. According to comments on the tipster’s Weibo post, many users currently favour this second approach.
The tipster has not shared any fresh details regarding the ultra-wide camera. However, the 85mm telephoto camera, which currently uses Samsung’s 1/1.4-inch 200MP ISOCELL HP0 sensor, is also reportedly being tested with three different configurations. One option retains the existing sensor size, while the other two use larger sensors. The second option is said to feature a 1/1.3-inch 200MP sensor, whereas the most ambitious configuration reportedly adopts a 1/1.12-inch 200MP sensor similar in size to the proposed 35mm main camera.
Since Oppo has already introduced a 1/1.28-inch telephoto sensor on the Find X9 Ultra, a larger telephoto sensor would be a logical upgrade for Vivo as well. However, it remains uncertain whether the company will ultimately use two 1/1.12-inch sensors in the final production model.
Expected Launch Timeline
Based on current reports, the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max are expected to debut in China around September 2026.
The Vivo X500e is likely to launch at a later stage, while the Vivo X500 Ultra is currently expected to arrive during the first half of 2027.
