Vivo X500 series to launch in India on November 26th; all three models confirmed
Shortly after teasing the Vivo X500 series in India, it has now confirmed the launch date. This is Vivo’s flagship lineup, featuring three phones: Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max. All three phones are confirmed to launch in India. Vivo is also bringing its first smartwatch, the Watch GT 2, to India alongside the X500 series.
Vivo X500 series India launch date
The Vivo X500 series is scheduled to launch in India on November 26th. The launch event will take place at 12 pm, which will most likely be livestreamed for viewers in India. Vivo is launching the X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max, and the Watch GT 2 as well, so it’s going to be a power-packed event that day. The Vivo X500 Pro Max photographer kit and the Vivo Imaging grip kit are also launching in India.
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Vivo X500 series: what to expect
The Vivo X500 series includes three phones with the X500 as the standard model, the X500 Pro as the mid-tier variant, and the X500 Pro Max as the top-end model. Starting with the Vivo X500, it has a 6.59-inch 1.5K 144Hz OLED display, a Dimensity 9600M chipset, and a 7,500mAh battery. The X500 Pro is the compact model this time, with a smaller 6.36-inch 1.5K 144Hz LTPO OLED display. It also comes with the 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro processor and a 6,510mAh battery. Both phones have 50MP primary cameras and dedicated telephoto sensors.
The X500 Pro Max is the highlight here, boasting a 6.85-inch 2K 144Hz display, the Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, and an 8,000mAh battery in China. It offers the most versatile and advanced camera setup in the series with a 50MP main camera, a 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom and CIPA 7.0 stabilization, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP selfie camera. The X500 Pro Max also supports ZEISS Telephoto Extenders (Gen 2 and Gen 2 Ultra) for extended optical and digital range.
The Vivo X500 is tipped to cost Rs 1,19,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, while the X500 Pro could launch at Rs 1,49,999. The X500 Pro Max will reportedly launch at Rs 1,79,999 for the 12GB + 512GB variant. The photography kit, which comes with the telephoto extenders and other accessories, is tipped to launch at Rs 2,29,999. If Vivo does launch the X500 series at these prices, it would be lower than the Find X10 lineup, which starts at Rs 1,39,999 and goes up to Rs 1,99,999.
Vivo’s flagship series is clearly aimed at photography enthusiasts, especially the X500 Pro Max with its telephoto extenders. The Vivo X500 and X500 Pro can still be considered by buyers who want a camera flagship with a compact form factor. However, we’d still advise waiting for official pricing and reviews to see if you should upgrade or not.
