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The phone features a 200MP ZEISS APO super-telephoto camera with about 3.7x optical zoom.
An 8,000mAh battery supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
The Dimensity 9600 Pro chip pairs with a 6.85-inch 2K 144Hz OLED display.
The vivo X500 Pro Max has moved from rumor status to an official China launch, with sales starting on September 24, 2026. The phone brings a 6.85-inch 2K display, a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, an 8,000mAh battery, and a 200MP ZEISS super-telephoto camera. The camera system also adds a new 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 main sensor with LOFIC technology and a claimed 17EV of true dynamic range.
The Pro Max sits at the top of vivo's X500 range, with a focus on camera hardware, video tools, battery capacity, and high-end performance. China gets five memory and storage variants, with prices from CNY 6,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage to CNY 12,999 for the 16GB RAM and 1TB Creator Edition.
The X500 Pro Max uses a 6.85-inch BOE Q11 ZEISS Master Color OLED panel. The screen supports an adaptive 1Hz to 144Hz refresh rate, which allows a low refresh rate for static content and a high rate for smoother motion.
The large panel also sets the Pro Max apart from the smaller 6.36-inch X500 Pro. Its 2K resolution suits photo review and video playback, while the 144Hz peak rate gives the display room for smooth motion in games.
MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro handles core performance. The chip uses a 2nm process and has a CPU layout of two cores at 4.55GHz, three at 4.35GHz, and three at 3.1GHz. Memory options reach 16GB RAM, while storage goes up to 1TB. OriginOS 7 runs on Android 17 and handles the software side.
Battery capacity stands out just as much as the processor. The phone has an 8,000mAh fifth-generation silicon-carbon cell, with 25% silicon content, plus 90W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. Vivo also cites low-temperature use down to -30°C under its stated test conditions.
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The rear camera setup pairs a 50MP main sensor with a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 200MP ZEISS APO super-telephoto camera. The main sensor uses Sony's LYTIA L910 and LOFIC technology, while vivo's BlueTouch 900 system forms part of the main camera package.
The 200MP telephoto offers about 3.7x optical zoom and supports the ZEISS G2 Ultra teleconverter. That accessory can push the equivalent focal length to 400mm, which gives the phone a longer reach for distant subjects. The main camera also has 3° optical stabilization, while the telephoto system supports CIPA 7.0-class stabilization.
Video receives a major upgrade as well. The X500 Pro Max supports 4K at 240fps for slow motion, 4K at 120fps with advanced subject lock, and 8K video. It also supports 10-bit Log, 4:2:2 capture, ACES support, Cinematic Video, Cinematic Portrait Video, and 8K Native Live.
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vivo has also placed a strong focus on its BlueImage Dynamic Imaging Technology Stack. The system combines the camera sensors, MediaTek hardware, ZEISS optics, and vivo's V3+ and VS1+ image processors. A 50MP front camera completes the camera setup.
China prices start at CNY 6,999 for 12GB plus 256GB and rise to CNY 7,999 for 12GB plus 512GB, CNY 8,499 for 16GB plus 512GB, and CNY 8,999 for the 12GB plus 1TB satellite communication model. The 16GB plus 1TB Creator Edition costs CNY 12,999.
The international launch now has a reported launch date of October 27, 2026, at 4 p.m. CEST, a vivo Austria microsite reports. That page also lists October 27 as the preorder date. Global price details and final market variants still need official confirmation.
That matters for India, where the 8,000mAh battery, satellite option, and Creator Edition may not match the package. Exact local specifications should come from vivo before launch. India also lacks an official price at this stage, and some reports suggest that international models could use smaller batteries than the China model.
The X500 Pro Max stands out through a mix of unusually large battery capacity, high-resolution telephoto hardware, advanced video tools, and a 2nm flagship chip. For camera-focused buyers, the 200MP ZEISS telephoto and the 400mm accessory option give the phone a distinct identity, while the 8,000mAh cell adds another major point of separation.
1. What is the vivo X500 Pro Max launch date?
vivo launched the X500 Pro Max in China on September 21, 2026, with China sales set for September 24.
2. What camera does the vivo X500 Pro Max have?
The phone has a 50MP main camera, 50MP ultra-wide camera, and 200MP ZEISS APO super-telephoto camera, plus a 50MP front camera.
3. How large is the X500 Pro Max battery?
The China model has an 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
4. What processor powers the vivo X500 Pro Max?
The phone uses MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro, built on a 2nm process.
5. When will the vivo X500 Pro Max launch globally?
A vivo Austria microsite reportedly lists October 27, 2026, as the global launch date. Global pricing and market-specific specifications still need official confirmation.
