Vivo X500

Vivo unveiled the X500 series in China, alongside the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, positioning the standard X500 as the more compact, accessible entry point into its camera-focused X line, with sales in China beginning September 24, 2026. The series succeeds the X300 line, whose Ultra variant had launched in India at ₹1,59,999 with a 200MP zoom camera system, setting a high bar for this generation. As of this writing, Vivo has not officially confirmed an India launch date, price, or specifications for the X500 — retail estimates point to a possible India debut around mid-to-late October 2026, but this remains unconfirmed, and some reports suggest the Pro variant specifically may stay exclusive to China. This page will be updated once Vivo makes an official India announcement.

The Vivo X500 is built around the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM and a choice of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage. It features a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The camera system carries over the same main sensor used on last year's X300 Pro, with an f/1.57 aperture and 3-degree optical image stabilisation, arranged in a triple rear setup reported as 50MP main, 50MP secondary, and a 64MP sensor, alongside a 50MP front camera. The phone is built around a substantial 7,500mAh battery, and measures 157.01 x 74.49 x 8.15mm at 213 grams, with an in-display fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.

Confirmed China-Market Features of the Vivo X500

• MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset with 12GB RAM
• 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate
• Triple rear camera (50MP + 50MP + 64MP) carrying over the X300 Pro's main sensor, f/1.57 aperture, 3-degree OIS
• 50MP front camera
• 7,500mAh battery
• In-display fingerprint scanner, 213g weight, 8.15mm thickness
• Available in China in Dawn, Echoes of the Earth, Night Photography, and Sunny colourways

Vivo X500 China Price

Variant	RAM	Storage	Official Price (China)
Base Variant	12GB	256GB	CNY 5,499 (~₹67,000)
Higher Variant	12GB	512GB / 1TB	CNY 5,999 (~₹73,000)

Disclaimer: The Vivo X500 has only launched in China so far, and Vivo has not officially confirmed an India launch date, name, or price. Estimates circulating in Indian media vary enormously — from around ₹57,990 to over ₹1,00,000 — which reflects genuine uncertainty rather than any confirmed figure, so none of these should be treated as reliable. Some reports also suggest the India-market X500 could ship with a different chipset (such as a Snapdragon variant, following past Vivo X-series practice for India) rather than the MediaTek chip used in China. This page will be updated once Vivo confirms India pricing and specifications. All specifications above are confirmed for the China-market version only.

Pros and Cons (Based on China-Market Specifications)

Pros	Cons
144Hz AMOLED display and a proven X300 Pro-derived main camera sensor suggest strong image quality	No confirmed India launch date, pricing, or even final specifications as of this writing
Large 7,500mAh battery is a genuine step up in capacity for the X-series' standard model	India could receive a different chipset than the China version, adding further uncertainty to performance expectations
12GB RAM as standard across all storage tiers simplifies the lineup	The Pro variant may not launch in India at all, limiting choice within the series
Competitive China pricing (from ~₹67,000) suggests reasonable value if India pricing tracks similarly	Wildly inconsistent "expected" India price estimates make it hard to budget ahead of launch

Vivo X500 vs Vivo X500 Pro vs Vivo X300 Ultra

Vivo's own X500 lineup and the outgoing X300 Ultra offer the clearest points of comparison until India-specific X500 pricing is confirmed.

Feature	Vivo X500	Vivo X500 Pro	Vivo X300 Ultra (Predecessor, India)
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 9600M	MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro	MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (approx., prior generation)
Display	6.59-inch AMOLED, 144Hz	Larger display, circular camera module design	Large curved AMOLED display
Camera	50MP + 50MP + 64MP triple rear	Distinct telephoto hardware from Pro Max	200MP periscope zoom camera system
Battery	7,500mAh	Larger battery (exact capacity unconfirmed)	Large battery (prior generation)
Availability	China confirmed; India unconfirmed	May remain China-exclusive	Launched in India
Price	CNY 5,499 (~₹67,000, China)	CNY 6,499 (~₹79,000, China)	₹1,59,999 (India launch price)