News in short
- Vivo X500 could launch in India in a reported red colour option, ahead of the expected November debut.
- The phone is tipped to start at ₹1,19,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.
- Its reported specifications include a Dimensity 9600M chipset, 7,500mAh battery and 50-megapixel triple rear cameras.
- Vivo has not confirmed the red finish, India price or launch date yet.
Vivo X500 could arrive in India in a new red colour option, according to a recent leak. The reported finish has appeared ahead of the smartphone’s expected India launch this month. The standard X500 is part of the company’s premium X500 series, which also includes the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max.
The new colour option was tipped by tipster Sanju Choudhary in a post on X. The tipster also shared an expected India price and launch timeline. However, Vivo has not confirmed these details. The red variant’s market availability also remains unclear.
Vivo X500 red colour option tipped ahead of India launch
According to the leak, the Vivo X500 could be offered in an exclusive red colour in India. The phone launched in Black, Gray, White and Pink colour options in China and select global markets. It remains unclear whether the reported red finish will be exclusive to India or reach other markets later.
A separate unboxing video by UAE-based YouTuber Sahil Karoul also appears to show a red-coloured global unit. This suggests that the finish may not be limited to the Indian market. However, the video and the tipster’s claim do not amount to an official confirmation from Vivo.
Vivo has already confirmed that the X500 series is coming to India. The lineup is expected to include the standard X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. The company is also preparing a smartwatch and a telephoto converter kit for the Indian launch. You can read more in our Vivo X500 series India launch report.
Vivo X500 expected price in India
The Vivo X500 is tipped to cost ₹1,19,999 in India. This price reportedly applies to the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. The leak does not mention any other storage variant. Vivo has not confirmed the price or configuration.
The expected price places the standard X500 in the premium flagship segment. Buyers should treat the figure as an unconfirmed leak until Vivo announces official India pricing. More details may emerge closer to the launch.
Vivo X500 specifications and features
The Vivo X500 launched in China and select global markets with a 6.59-inch 1.5K LTPS display. The panel supports a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset, paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
For photography, the phone features a triple rear camera setup. It includes a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 64-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera. The front camera offers a 50-megapixel sensor with autofocus.
The X500 packs a 7,500mAh silicon-carbon battery. It supports 90W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. The handset also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
These specifications are based on the launched model. Vivo has not confirmed whether the India variant will retain the same hardware. The company is yet to announce the India launch date, final colour options and local configurations. Buyers can check the official Vivo website for confirmed announcements.
