Four Vivo X500 Models Confirmed Through IMEI Listings
The Vivo X500 series is no longer a single flagship but a complete family of at least four models: X500e, X500, X500 Pro, and the newly revealed X500 Pro Max. All four names have surfaced in the GSMA IMEI database, effectively confirming their existence and hinting at global ambitions for the lineup. The Pro Max is explicitly registered under that market name, indicating that Vivo is adopting the increasingly common “Pro Max” branding to signal its most premium configuration before an eventual X500 Ultra arrives. While launch timelines remain unconfirmed, reports suggest a debut around September, with some uncertainty over whether all four devices will appear together. The IMEI presence for every variant suggests Vivo is planning a coordinated, multi‑tier strategy for the X500 series rather than a single hero device, setting the stage for a broad flagship push focused on cameras and battery performance.
Display Sizes and Physical Differentiation Across the Lineup
Leaked information points to three primary display size classes within the Vivo X500 series, used to clearly differentiate models and price tiers. The standard Vivo X500 is expected to feature a 6.59‑inch panel, positioning it as the mainstream option in the family. Interestingly, the X500 Pro is tipped to step down slightly to a 6.37‑inch display, likely to appeal to buyers who prefer a more compact flagship form factor and to mirror the size of competing compact premium phones. At the top end, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is said to adopt a large 6.85‑inch screen, aligning it with big‑screen “Max” and “Ultra” flagships and foreshadowing a similarly sized X500 Ultra later on. Separately, earlier leaks have also mentioned a 6.9‑inch 2K AMOLED display for the Pro Max, underscoring Vivo’s intent to pair its top camera system with an expansive, high‑resolution viewing experience.
Camera Strategy: 200MP Periscope for the Pro Max, 50MP Main Sensors Across the Range
Imaging appears to be the core focus of the Vivo X500 series, with a tiered camera strategy that gives the X500 Pro Max clear flagship status. The Pro Max is reportedly testing a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, making it the only member of the family to use such a high‑resolution zoom sensor; other variants may rely on 50MP periscope telephoto units instead. Across three Dimensity‑powered X500 models, Vivo is said to be standardizing on 50MP primary cameras with approximately 1/1.28‑inch ultra‑large sensors, likely the Sony LYT‑838. The “big cup” X500 Pro and “extra‑big cup” Pro Max are further expected to introduce LOFIC sensor technology for their main cameras, enhancing dynamic range and reducing overexposure in difficult lighting. An upgraded 50MP ultra‑wide camera is also reportedly under consideration, reinforcing the X500 series’ positioning as a camera‑centric flagship contender.
Chipsets, Battery Ambitions, and the Flagship Role of the X500 Pro Max
Under the hood, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is expected to be the most ambitious device in the series, acting as the benchmark model until the X500 Ultra arrives later on. Early rumors suggest it may be powered by a next‑generation MediaTek Dimensity 9600‑series chip, following the pattern set by the Dimensity 9500 in last year’s X300 and X300 Pro. Other leaks, however, link the X500 Pro Max to the Dimensity 8600 chipset, highlighting some uncertainty but consistently pointing toward a cutting‑edge Dimensity platform. On the endurance front, the Pro Max is tipped to house a roughly 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired and wireless charging, a combination that would make battery life and fast charging key selling points alongside its advanced cameras. Together, these elements underline Vivo’s broader plan: position the X500 lineup as a full‑stack flagship series, with the Pro Max as its temporary pinnacle until an Ultra model arrives.