Highlights
- Vivo X500e tipped with a compact 6.59″ display, Snapdragon 8-series chip, square ZEISS camera module and IMX8 periscope telephoto sensor.
- X500 lineup may include four models such as X500e, X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max, more variants like X500s and X500 Ultra could arrive in 2027.
- X500 Pro Max prototype features 6.85″ 2K LTPO 144Hz BOE display, LPDDR6 RAM, Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, 200MP periscope camera and 8,000mAh-class battery.
The Vivo X500 series has been part of several recent leaks and the latest information suggests the lineup could include four smartphones. Fresh leaks from tipsters Digital Chat Station and Smart Pikachu have revealed new details about the Vivo X500e, the expected X500 series variants and the flagship Vivo X500 Pro Max. Here are more details on the latest updates by tipsters and several other sources on the upcoming Vivo flagship lineup.
Vivo X500e – Key Specifications (Tipped)
Tipster Digital Chat Station’s post on Weibo. (Screenshot by Gizmochina)
According to Digital Chat Station, Vivo is working on a new e-series model under the X500 lineup. Although the tipster did not mention the phone by name, the leaked specifications suggest it could be the Vivo X500e.
The smartphone is tipped to feature a compact 6.59-inch display and be powered by a Snapdragon 8-series chipset. The leak also claims that the phone will adopt a new design featuring a square camera module positioned in the top-left corner. The camera setup is expected to include ZEISS-tuned sensors that makes it visually different from the other X500 models. The model is also rumoured to feature circular camera modules.
While the complete camera specifications remain unknown, the Vivo X500e is said to include an IMX8-series periscope telephoto camera with a large sensor.
Launch Timeline
Vivo has not officially confirmed when the X500e will launch. As a result, it is uncertain whether the device will debut alongside the other X500 series smartphones, which are expected to be powered by the upcoming Dimensity 9600-series chipset and could launch in September.
Since the X500e is rumoured to feature a Snapdragon 8-series processor, it may follow a different launch schedule. Current speculation suggests it could debut alongside the Vivo X500 Ultra, which is expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset.
If that happens, both smartphones could arrive during the first half of 2027. However, this timeline is entirely based on current market speculation for now and we have to wait for final brand confirmation.
Vivo X500 FE May Not Arrive
Vivo X300 FE in the picture. (Image credit – Vivo)
Previous reports revealed that the China-exclusive Vivo S50 Pro Mini was rebranded as the Vivo X300 FE in global markets. Vivo recently introduced the S60 series in China consisting of the S60 and S60e, also known as the Vitality Edition. Notably, the company skipped launching an S60 Pro Mini.
According to current rumours, the Vivo X500e may replace the missing S60 Pro Mini in China. If that happens, Vivo may also choose to launch the X500e in both China and global markets, which could mean there may not be a Vivo X500 FE this time.
That said, this is only based on speculation, and reports regarding the possible absence of the X500 FE should be treated with caution.
Vivo X500 Series Could Include Four Models
Tipster Smart Pikachu’s post on Weibo. (Screenshot by Gizmochina)
Another leak from tipster Smart Pikachu claims the Vivo X500 lineup will consist of four smartphones: the Vivo X500e, Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max.
Although not mentioned in the latest leak, previous reports indicate that Vivo could also introduce the X500s and the X500 Ultra during the first half of 2027 expanding the lineup further.
Vivo X500 Pro Max Specifications (Leaked)
Tipster Digital Chat Station’s post on Weibo. (Screenshot by Gizmochina)
Digital Chat Station has also shared new details about the Vivo X500 Pro Max engineering prototype. The flagship smartphone is said to feature a 6.85-inch 2K LTPO display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel is reportedly built using LIPO packaging technology enabling ultra-slim and symmetrical bezels on all four sides. It is also expected to feature large rounded corners, a 2.5D flat design, and a BOE-supplied display panel.
Tipster Digital Chat Station’s response to user comment on Weibo. (Screenshot by Gizmochina)
The prototype is also tipped to include LPDDR6 RAM suggesting Vivo could become one of the first smartphone brands to adopt the next-generation memory standard. This further hints that the device may be powered by the upcoming Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset.
Tipster Digital Chat Station’s response to user comments on Weibo. (Screenshot by Gizmochina)
For photography, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is expected to retain a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with a large 1/1.4-inch sensor. Previous leaks also suggest it will feature a 50MP Sony LYT-838 primary camera with LOFIC technology and a 50MP IMX8-series ultra-wide camera.
On the battery front, Digital Chat Station claims Vivo is targeting a battery capacity starting with the number “8” indicating that the phone could feature an 8,000mAh-class battery. However, the battery design has reportedly not been finalised.
Since all of these details are based on an early engineering prototype, the final hardware and specifications could change before the smartphone is officially announced.
