Four Vivo X500 Models Confirmed in IMEI Database
The Vivo X500 series is shaping up to be a substantial upgrade over the X300 lineup, with four distinct models now appearing in the GSM Association’s IMEI database. Listings confirm the Vivo X500, X500 Pro, X500 Pro Max, and X500e, cementing reports that Vivo is adopting a more stratified “Pro Max” naming strategy similar to rival brands. The X500 Pro Max is expected to sit at the top of the Vivo X500 series lineup until an X500 Ultra arrives at a later date, giving Vivo a multi‑tier flagship family for several product cycles. While the IMEI entries mainly validate model names and early development, tipsters suggest the series is targeting a launch around September, though it is unclear if all four handsets will debut together. In other words, what started as a three‑device family is now clearly a four‑phone roadmap, with one ultra‑premium camera flagship in the mix.
Display Sizes: Three Form Factors Across the Lineup
Leaked information points to three primary display sizes for the Vivo X500 specs sheet, spread across four models. Tipster reports suggest the standard Vivo X500 will feature a 6.59‑inch panel, positioning it as the mainstream option. The X500 Pro may actually go smaller, with a 6.37‑inch display aimed at users who prefer a more compact flagship, potentially mirroring the footprint of some rival “Pro” devices. At the upper end, the X500 Pro Max is tipped to ship with a 6.85‑inch or 6.9‑inch 2K AMOLED screen, depending on which leak you read, underlining its status as the big‑screen halo device. The fourth model, X500e, is still a mystery: it is listed alongside the others in the IMEI database, but its display size and broader hardware positioning remain unconfirmed, leaving room for either a more affordable entry or a region‑specific variant.
7000mAh Battery Phones: Endurance as a Core X500 Theme
Battery life appears to be a headline focus for the entire Vivo X500 series lineup. Multiple leaks, including one from tipster Smart Pikachu, claim that every Vivo X500 model will carry a battery of at least 7,000mAh. If accurate, this would place all four handsets firmly in the category of 7000mAh battery phones, a notable step up from typical flagship capacities. For the X500 Pro Max, reports narrow this down further to around 7,000mAh, combined with support for 100W wired and wireless charging, suggesting Vivo is targeting both longevity and rapid top‑ups. Such capacities could provide tangible all‑day endurance even for heavy users, especially when paired with increasingly power‑efficient chipsets. However, the exact rated capacities, charging speeds for the non‑Max variants, and how Vivo manages weight and thickness with such large batteries still remain open questions ahead of the expected launch later this year.
Camera Systems: 200MP Periscope for X500 Pro Max, 50MP LOFIC Sensors Series‑Wide
Imaging is where the Vivo X500 specs become particularly interesting, especially for the X500 Pro Max camera setup. Tipsters say Vivo is testing three Dimensity‑powered X500 models with 50MP primary cameras using approximately 1/1.28‑inch sensors, likely the Sony LYT‑838. The Pro and Pro Max are further expected to adopt LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integrator Capacitor) sensor technology, designed to boost dynamic range and prevent highlight clipping in difficult lighting. On the telephoto front, only the large‑screen X500 Pro Max is reportedly trialing a 200MP periscope camera, positioning it as the series’ zoom specialist and overall camera flagship until a future Ultra arrives. Other X500 variants are tipped to rely on 50MP periscope modules instead. Vivo is also said to be considering upgraded 50MP ultra‑wide cameras across the range, signaling a holistic imaging push rather than improvements limited to the main sensor alone.
Chipsets, Positioning, and What the X500e Might Offer
Beyond displays, batteries, and cameras, the Vivo X500 family is expected to lean on MediaTek’s latest silicon, at least for its top models. Reports indicate the X500 Pro Max may feature a Dimensity 9600‑series chipset, continuing the brand’s partnership with MediaTek after the Dimensity 9500 powered last year’s X300 and X300 Pro. This positions the Pro Max as a full‑fledged performance flagship, complemented by its 2K AMOLED display, 7,000mAh‑class battery, and 200MP periscope camera. The X500 and X500 Pro are likely to target slightly lower price and performance tiers while inheriting many of the imaging advancements, including 50MP LOFIC main cameras. The X500e remains the big unknown: while clearly part of the Vivo X500 series lineup on paper, no concrete details on its processor, camera configuration, or battery charging speeds have emerged yet, leaving its role—whether as an entry‑level flagship or a specialized variant—open to speculation.