The X500 series will be available in India from November 26, 2026. The X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max variants are coming in the series. From the teaser, we can see that the phones have the ZEISS Cinematics feature and a specialized telephoto add-on. However, no price details have been revealed, but from a leak, it seems the phones may be available for sale on December 2. Here is what we know:
Release Date & Event
The phones will be released on November 26. The event will kick off at 12 PM IST and will be live streamed. Sales will start on December 2, according to a tipster. The ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 and the Vivo Watch GT 2 will also be available on release day. The teaser also shows that there is an option for “Notify Me”, meaning pre-orders are open through Vivo’s India channels.
Variants
The standard X500 will be the cheapest variant. It will come with a 6.59-inch 1.5K screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. The phone will also have a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main lens, a 50MP ultra-wide and a 64MP telephoto (OIS). The X500 Pro will have a 6.36-inch LTPO screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 64MP 85mm stylized telephoto. The Pro Max will be the flagship model with a 6.85-inch 2K 144Hz screen, a 200MP periscope telephoto with a 3.5x optical zoom and OIS. They will all be compatible with ZEISS telephoto extenders. This is the same as the China lineup, but there could be variations with the Indian ones.
Chip & Battery
The X500 will be powered by a Dimensity 9600M, whilst the Pro and Pro Max will have a Dimensity 9600 Pro chip inside. The batteries vary between the variants. The X500 will have a 7500mAh battery, the X500 Pro will have a 6510mAh battery and X500 Pro Max will have an 8000mAh battery. The devices will have around 90W fast charging and 40W wireless charging.
Prices and Values
The following prices are speculated. The standard X500 will cost ₹1,19,999 and will be available in 12GB + 256GB. The X500 Pro will be priced at ₹1,49,999. The Pro Max will be priced at ₹1,59,999 and will be available in 12GB + 256GB or 12GB + 512GB. One leak mentions that there will be a bundle with photography accessories on the Pro Max variant for around ₹2,29,999. All of these will put the series in the premium bracket.
What To Look Out For
The main things to look out for are the final pricing, battery sizes and if the ZEISS telephoto extenders on the Pro Max will be available in India. The phones will be running OriginOS 7. This is based on Android 17 and the company expects to give several years of updates.
Should You Wait?
If you are looking to buy a premium Vivo phone then you should definitely check out the event on November 26. If you care about zoom and cinematic videos then this is a must-watch. The prices could vary on release, so wait until you see the final pricing, deals and sale date.