Vivo X500 Pro Max to offer 4K cinematic slow-motion and 60fps AF Tracking Snapshot, will launch in India by November end

Vivo is preparing to launch the X500 series in India, which is expected to include three models: the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max. While the brand has yet to announce the launch date for the upcoming lineup, our sources have told us that the Vivo X500 series will debut in India next month. The upcoming lineup will focus on camera capabilities, with the company aiming to deliver a professional-grade smartphone photography and videography experience. The Vivo X500 Pro Max, which will sit at the top of the lineup, will feature 60fps AF Tracking Snapshot and 4K cinematic slow-motion recording at up to 960fps, according to the sources. The Pro Max model will also come with other advanced photography features.

Vivo X500 series India launch timeline

According to our sources, Vivo will launch the X500 series in India by the end of November 2026. The lineup will likely include three models: the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max. 

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Vivo X500 series expected specifications

The standard Vivo X500 is expected to feature a 6.59-inch 144Hz AMOLED display. Under the hood, it may run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chip. Furthermore, the handset is likely to pack a 7,500 mAh battery. For photography, the X500 is said to house a 50MP main + 50MP ultra-wide + 64MP telephoto rear camera setup.

The Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max models may sport a 6.36-inch and 6.85-inch AMOLED display, respectively. Under the hood, the phones are expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. For photography, the X500 Pro may feature a 50MP main camera, a 64MP periscope telephoto lens and a 50MP ultra-wide lens. The X500 Pro Max, on the other hand, could offer a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens.

The X500 Pro is expected to house a 6,510 mAh battery, while the X500 Pro Max may get a 8,000 mAh battery. All three handsets could support 90W wired and 40W wireless charging and sport an IP69 rating. These devices may ship with OriginOS 7 based on Android 17. 

The company is yet to officially confirm the India launch date and specifications, and more details are expected to emerge closer to the launch.

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