Four Vivo X500 Models Confirmed in IMEI Listings
Vivo’s next flagship smartphone lineup is taking shape, and it is already larger than expected. IMEI database listings now confirm at least four members in the Vivo X500 series: the standard Vivo X500, the X500 Pro, the more affordable X500e, and the newly surfaced X500 Pro Max. The X500 and X500 Pro are set to succeed the previous X300 and X300 Pro generation, while the X500e appears as a fresh entry focused on broadening the range rather than replacing an existing model. Reports suggest the series is in an active development and testing phase, with launch timing tipped for around September, though it is not clear if all four variants will debut together. The expanded roster positions the Vivo X500 series as a more layered flagship smartphone lineup, designed to compete directly with rival ecosystems that already span vanilla, Pro, and ultra-premium tiers.
X500 Pro Max: Camera-Centric Flagship at the Top of the Stack
The X500 Pro Max is emerging as the photography-focused hero of the Vivo X500 series. IMEI database evidence confirms the Pro Max naming, and leaks describe it as the premier camera flagship for the family until an X500 Ultra reportedly arrives later. Early reports point to a 6.9-inch 2K AMOLED display, positioning the device as the largest of the lineup. On the imaging front, it is expected to feature a 50MP main camera paired with LOFIC sensor technology to boost dynamic range and control overexposure, alongside a 200MP periscope telephoto camera and an additional multispectral sensor for more accurate color and scene data. These features indicate that the X500 Pro Max will target users who prioritize advanced zoom and low-light performance, placing Vivo in more direct competition with photography-first flagships from other major brands.
Dimensity 8600 and 9600: Chipsets Powering the New Flagship Era
Under the hood, the Vivo X500 series is tightly tied to MediaTek’s latest high-end platform strategy. Earlier reports linked the family to the Dimensity 9600 series, continuing from the Dimensity 9500 used in the X300 and X300 Pro. More recently, leaks highlight the Dimensity 8600 chipset, built on a 3nm process and designed to support batteries exceeding 10,000mAh capacity. While the X500 Pro Max is still widely expected to ship with a Dimensity 9600-class chip, the emergence of the Dimensity 8600 underscores how aggressively MediaTek is pushing power efficiency and battery scalability. The X500 Pro Max itself is rumored to carry a roughly 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired and wireless charging, suggesting Vivo is optimizing for long endurance within today’s more realistic form factors while keeping an upgrade path open for future ultra-high-capacity designs.
Shared X500 Series Hardware: Big Batteries, Fast Charging, and 144Hz Displays
Beyond the X500 Pro Max, the rest of the Vivo X500 series is also shaping up as a feature-dense flagship smartphone lineup. Leaks suggest the standard X500 could ship with a 6.37-inch display, while the X500 Pro may step up to 6.83 inches, both reportedly offering a 144Hz refresh rate for smoother gaming and UI animations. Across the series, Vivo is said to target a massive 7,000mAh battery capacity with 100W fast charging, a substantial jump over the previous generation and a clear play for heavy users. Security may be handled by an in-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. On imaging, the family is expected to standardize around 50MP main cameras with approximately 1/1.28-inch sensors, likely the Sony LYT-838, giving even the non-Max variants a strong foundation in everyday photography.
Imaging Strategy: LOFIC Sensors and a Tiered Flagship Approach
Vivo’s approach with the Vivo X500 series hinges on a clear camera hierarchy. According to early testing reports, three Dimensity-powered X500 models are being evaluated with 50MP primary cameras using large 1/1.28-inch sensors, ensuring solid baseline image quality. The higher-end X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, described internally as “big cup” and “extra-big cup,” are expected to gain LOFIC sensor technology on their main cameras. LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integrator Capacitor) is designed to dramatically improve dynamic range, helping preserve detail in highlights while maintaining clean shadows in high-contrast scenes. Coupled with a 200MP periscope telephoto on the Pro Max, this stratified hardware stack allows Vivo to address mainstream flagship buyers with the X500 and X500e, while using the Pro and Pro Max to push into ultra-premium camera territory and challenge the most advanced rivals head-on.