Four Vivo X500 Models Confirmed in IMEI Listings
Recent IMEI database discoveries have firmed up the structure of the upcoming Vivo X500 series. Initially, three devices surfaced: the X500, X500 Pro, and X500e. A subsequent listing added a fourth name, the Vivo X500 Pro Max, confirming that Vivo is adopting a tiered flagship strategy with a “Pro Max” halo model before a future X500 Ultra arrives. Reports suggest the X500 lineup is targeted for a launch window around September, though it is unclear whether all four phones will debut together or roll out in stages. The X500e’s presence in the database is particularly intriguing because its technical details and launch markets remain unknown. What is clear is that the Pro Max will sit at the top of the range for several months, acting as Vivo’s showcase device until the Ultra succeeds it.
Display Sizes: Compact Pro, Standard X500 and Large Pro Max
Leaked information attributed to Digital Chat Station points to three core display sizes for the Vivo X500 series. The standard X500 is expected to feature a 6.59-inch screen, positioning it as the mid-sized option in the family. Interestingly, the X500 Pro is tipped to be slightly smaller at 6.37 inches, aligning it with other compact premium flagships. At the top end, the X500 Pro Max is rumored to carry a 6.85-inch panel, with separate reports mentioning a 6.9-inch 2K AMOLED display, suggesting either rounding differences or evolving prototypes. The future X500 Ultra is also said to share the Pro Max’s large display size, reinforcing a big-screen flagship direction. These varied dimensions indicate Vivo is trying to cover users who prefer compact, standard, and large-screen experiences within the same X500 generation.
Massive 7,000mAh-Class Batteries Across the Lineup
Battery capacity looks set to be one of the defining traits of the Vivo X500 series. A new leak claims Vivo will more broadly adopt high‑density batteries in its flagship X line, pushing capacities into the so‑called “7‑series” range. That phrasing strongly hints at batteries starting around 7,000mAh, marking a significant jump compared with the X300 family, where only one model surpassed this threshold. Specifically, the X500 Pro Max is rumored to house a battery of roughly 7,000mAh, paired with 100W wired and wireless charging, suggesting an emphasis on both endurance and fast top‑ups. While exact capacities for the X500, X500 Pro, and X500e are not yet specified, the leak implies that every mainline X500 device could qualify as a 7,000mAh battery phone, bringing all‑day or multi‑day stamina to the entire range rather than a single ultra‑tier device.
Camera Hardware: LOFIC Sensors and a 200MP Periscope on Pro Max
Imaging appears to be another major focus for the Vivo X500 series, with multiple leaks outlining an ambitious camera roadmap. Across the Dimensity‑powered models, three variants are reportedly being tested with 50‑megapixel primary cameras using approximately 1/1.28‑inch ultra‑large sensors, with speculation pointing toward Sony’s upcoming LYT‑838. The higher‑end X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max are expected to adopt LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integrator Capacitor) sensor technology on their main cameras. LOFIC is designed to improve dynamic range and better handle bright scenes without overexposure. For telephoto duties, Digital Chat Station notes that only the large‑screen flagship—identified as the X500 Pro Max—is testing a 200‑megapixel periscope camera, making it a standout periscope camera smartphone. Other X500 variants may instead ship with 50‑megapixel periscope modules, while Vivo is also considering upgraded 50‑megapixel ultra‑wide cameras across the lineup.
Dimensity 9600 Chipset and Future-Proof Flagship Roadmap
Under the hood, the Vivo X500 family is expected to lean heavily on MediaTek’s next‑generation Dimensity 9600 series chipset. The X500 Pro Max is repeatedly linked with this silicon, and leaks indicate that the other main X500 models will also adopt Dimensity 9600‑class SoCs, continuing the pattern set by the X300 and X300 Pro, which used Dimensity 9500. This should translate into notable gains in efficiency and performance, especially when combined with the rumored high‑density batteries. Looking further ahead, a future X500 Ultra is said to be in development with a different top‑tier processor—specifically a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro—highlighting Vivo’s dual‑supplier flagship strategy. For now, however, the X500, X500 Pro, X500 Pro Max, and X500e collectively signal a cohesive platform: large batteries, upgraded cameras, and a modern Dimensity 9600 chipset aimed at competing at the very top of the smartphone market.