vivo X500 Series China release - MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, vivo x Sony LYTIA L910 sensor and more

vivo recently released its new X500 flagship series, including the vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max in Shanghai, China. They feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, a vivo x Sony LYTIA L910 camera sensor with 17 EV dynamic range sensor, and up to an 8000 mAh battery. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but they are expected to arrive in Malaysia sometime in October 2026.

Focusing on the cameras

The top-tier X500 Pro Max debuts a vivo x Sony LYTIA L910 main sensor with 17 EV dynamic range alongside a 200 MP ZEISS APO Telephoto camera. Running on MediaTek's 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip with built-in V3+ and VS1+ imaging processors, it supports 4K 240 fps slow-mo, 10bit Log video, and 8K Native Live video.

The vivo X500 Pro also uses a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, V3+ and VS1+ imaging chips, but goes for 64 MP LYTIA 610 telephoto lens with CIPA 7.0 stabilization, a 6.36-inch 1.5K display, and a 6510 mAh BlueVolt battery. Meanwhile, the standard vivo X500 uses a MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset, a 1/1.28-inch LYTIA 828 main camera with gimbal stabilization, and a 64 MP LYTIA 610 telephoto lens.  

As usual, vivo is also offering a ZEISS Telephoto Extender kit which supports the 400 mm Equivalent vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra for extreme long-range shooting. All three phones support 8K Native Live recording, cinematic color modes, and OriginOS 7.

Notable Tech Specs and Features

Here are the tech specs and features for the vivo X500 Pro Max:

  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm) with vivo V3+ and VS1+ imaging chips, Ultra Performance Imaging NPU 2.0
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM + 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage
  • Display: 6.85-inch 2K ZEISS Master Color Display Armor Glass, 1 Hz - 144 Hz refresh rate, 4400 nits peak brightness, 1440 x 3168 resolution, 507 PPI, Dolby Vision, Ultra XDR
  • Rear cameras: 200 MP ZEISS APO Telephoto (1/1.4-inch, f/2.67, OIS, CIPA 7.0 stabilization, 85 mm equivalent) + 50MP ZEISS TrueDynamic Main (vivo x Sony LYTIA L910, 1/1.28-inch, f/1.57, 3 degree Gimbal OIS, 24 mm equivalent) + 50MP ZEISS Ultra Wide-Angle (JN5, 1/2.75-inch, f/2.0, 15 mm equivalent). 
  • Front camera: 50 MP ZEISS Wide-Angle Front Camera (JN1, 1/2.76-inch, f/2.0, 20 mm equivalent)
  • Features: Stage Mode 3.0, 17 EV TrueDynamic Log Video, 4K Cinematic Portrait Video, 4K Dual-View Video, Auto Framing, 60 fps AF Tracking, 30x Motion Snapshot, AI Creative Camera, 3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance, Stereo Speakers, Quad-Mic Recording
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4G / 5G / 6G), Bluetooth 6.0, USB 3.2, NFC
  • Colors: White, Gray, Black, Orange
  • Battery: 7800 mAh BlueVolt Battery, 90W FlashCharge, 40W Wireless FlashCharge

Here are the tech specs and features for the vivo X500 Pro:

  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm) with vivo V3+ and VS1+ imaging chips, Ultra Performance Imaging NPU 2.0
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM + 256 GB / 512 GB storage
  • Display: 6.36-inch 1.5K ZEISS Master Color Display (144 Hz LTPO), 1 Hz - 144 Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits peak brightness, 1216 x 2660 resolution, 459 PPI, Dolby Vision, Ultra XDR
  • Rear Camera: 64MP ZEISS APO Telephoto Camera (LYTIA 610, 1/2.0-inch, f/2.57, OIS, CIPA 7.0 stabilization, 85 mm equivalent) + 50MP ZEISS TrueDynamic Main Camera (LYTIA L910, 1/1.28-inch, f/1.57, 1.5 degree Gimbal OIS, 24 mm equivalent) + 50MP ZEISS Ultra Wide-Angle Camera (JN5, 1/2.75-inch, f/2.0, 15 mm equivalent) 
  • Front Camera: 50 MP ZEISS Wide-Angle Front Camera (JN1, 1/2.76-inch, f/2.0, 20 mm equivalent)
  • Features: Stage Mode 3.0, 17 EV TrueDynamic Log Video, 4K Cinematic Portrait Video, 4K Dual-View Video, Auto Framing, 20x Motion Snapshot, AI Creative Camera, 3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance, Stereo Speakers, Triple-Mic System
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4G / 5G / 6G), Bluetooth 6.0, USB 3.2, NFC
  • Colors: White, Gray, Black, Orange
  • Battery: 6510 mAh BlueVolt Battery, 90W FlashCharge, 40W Wireless FlashCharge

Here are the tech specs and features for the vivo X500:

  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
  • Display: 6.59-inch ZEISS Master Color Display
  • Camera: Main camera with 1/1.28-inch LYTIA 828 sensor and ZEISS Gimbal OIS; Telephoto camera with 64 MP LYTIA 610 sensor (CIPA 5.5 stabilization, 4K 120 fps slow-mo)
  • Features: 4K 120 fps slow-mo, cinematic color modes, 4K 60 fps Cinematic Portrait Video, 4K 120 fps 10bit Log, 8K Native Live, supports 200 mm Equivalent vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2, OriginOS 7
  • Colors: Starry Gray, Sunny White, Dawn Pink, Dusk Black
  • Battery: 7500 mAh BlueVolt Battery, 90W FlashCharge, 40W Wireless FlashCharge

Which vivo X500 series phone are you interested in? Hopefully flagship tech specs won't result in "too flagship" prices. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on tech updates.