News in short
- Vivo X500 series will launch in India on November 26 with three models: X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max.
- The Vivo X500 Pro and Pro Max will come with 200-megapixel ZEISS APO telephoto cameras.
- The standard Vivo X500 will feature a 64-megapixel ZEISS APO telephoto camera.
- The X500 will support a 200mm ZEISS telephoto extender, while the Pro models will support a 400mm extender.
- All three phones will run Android 17-based OriginOS 7.
Vivo has revealed more details about the cameras and colour options of its upcoming X500 series in India. The lineup will include the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max. The company has confirmed that the phones will arrive with ZEISS-tuned triple rear camera systems, although the camera hardware will differ across the three models.
The updated product microsites also confirm the colour options and telephoto accessories for the series. Vivo will launch the phones in India on November 26, alongside the Vivo Watch GT 2.
Vivo X500 Pro models will come with 200MP ZEISS telephoto cameras
The Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max will feature a triple rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel ZEISS True Dynamic primary camera. The main sensor will offer an f/1.57 aperture, optical image stabilisation and a 24mm focal length. Both phones will also come with a 200-megapixel ZEISS APO telephoto camera and a ZEISS ultra-wide-angle camera.
The 200-megapixel telephoto unit will use a 1/1.4-inch sensor and support telephoto autofocus. Vivo also lists CIPA 7.0 Professional Stabilisation for the camera. This combination is designed to improve long-range photography and help keep zoom shots steady.
The Pro models will support the 400mm ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra. It uses a 14G + 1GM Keplerian optical structure, weighs around 248g and measures 116mm in length. Vivo will also sell a Photographer Kit and an Imaging Grip Kit separately.
Vivo X500 will feature a 64MP ZEISS telephoto camera
The standard Vivo X500 will take a different camera approach. It will feature a 50-megapixel ZEISS Pro-Level Ultra-Sensing primary camera, a ZEISS ultra-wide-angle camera and a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor. The telephoto camera will use a 1/2-inch ZEISS APO sensor with a 72mm focal length.
Vivo lists CIPA 5.5 Professional Stabilisation for the standard model’s telephoto camera. The phone will also support the 200mm Vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2. The accessory uses a 15G Keplerian optical structure, weighs approximately 153g and measures 96mm in length. For selfies and video calls, the X500 will come with a 50-megapixel ZEISS front camera.
Vivo X500 series colour options and software
Vivo will offer the standard X500 in Ember Red and Titanium Black colour options. The X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max will come in Apex Orange and Eternal Black finishes. All three smartphones will run OriginOS 7 based on Android 17.
The camera accessories are a key part of Vivo’s imaging pitch this year. The standard model gets a 200mm extender, while the Pro models support a longer 400mm accessory. Buyers should note that the telephoto extenders and camera kits are separate accessories; Vivo has not announced their India prices yet.
Vivo X500 series India launch date and availability
Vivo will unveil the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max in India on November 26. The Vivo Watch GT 2 will launch at the same event. The phones are expected to go on sale through Vivo’s online store, Amazon and Flipkart.
Vivo has not announced India prices yet. The company is also yet to confirm the pricing and availability of the ZEISS telephoto extenders and optional photography kits. Read our earlier Vivo X500 series launch report for details about the November 26 event. More information is available on the official Vivo India website.
