The Daily Pog

Rumor tracker Out in China

Vivo X500 seriesRelease date, price, specs and rumors

Every claim about Vivo's X500 series in one place: what Vivo has announced in China, globally and for Europe, plus reports and rumors on European batteries, India timing, X500 Ultra and X500 FE, each labeled and dated.

Updated · 17 confirmed · 9 reported · 12 rumors

When we could hear more

12 daysEurope launch event for X500 Pro and Pro Max, 16:00 CET: prices and specs, pre-orders open

After that

  1. Sales start on Vivo's store for Austria, Germany and Switzerland
  • Out?Confirmed Yes, in China. X500 and X500 Pro Max went on sale there on Sept. 24, 2026, and X500 Pro on Sept. 29.
  • Release dateConfirmed Unveiled globally Oct. 6, no prices. Europe launch event for X500 Pro and Pro Max on Oct. 27, 2026, at 16:00 CET (11 a.m. ET), sales from Nov. 5. No India date.
  • PriceConfirmed In China from CNY 5,499 (X500), CNY 6,499 (Pro) and CNY 6,999 (Pro Max). Vivo gives European prices on Oct. 27.
  • Chip and batteryConfirmed Pro models use MediaTek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro. China batteries: 8,000mAh (Pro Max), 7,500mAh (X500), 6,510mAh (Pro).
  • Global batteryConfirmed Vivo’s global release gives the Pro Max 7,800mAh, below 8,000mAh in China. EU energy-label entries list a rated 6,570mAh. European specs come Oct. 27.
  • X500 UltraConfirmed Vivo executives say it will come, planned for around March or April 2027. No exact date and no specs.
  • USConfirmed No US launch. Vivo does not sell phones in the US and has no US website.

Confirmed so far

Only what the company has said, filed or listed.

  1. At a creator gala in Yantai, China, Vivo vice president Yu Meng said the X500 series launches on Sept. 21. Vivo said the Pro models get a new main camera sensor with up to 17EV of dynamic range.Vivo’s newsroom
  2. Vivo launched X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max in Shanghai, with pre-orders the same day. X500 and X500 Pro Max went on sale Sept. 24, X500 Pro on Sept. 29.Vivo’s newsroom
  3. X500 costs CNY 5,499 (12GB/256GB), CNY 5,999 (12GB/512GB), CNY 6,499 (16GB/512GB, listed on Vivo’s spec page only) and CNY 6,999 (12GB/1TB).Vivo’s newsroom and China website
  4. X500 Pro costs CNY 6,499 (12GB/256GB), CNY 7,499, CNY 7,999, CNY 8,499 and CNY 8,999 (16GB/1TB).Vivo’s newsroom and China website
  5. X500 Pro Max costs CNY 6,999 (12GB/256GB), CNY 7,999, CNY 8,499, CNY 8,999 and CNY 9,499 (16GB/1TB). The 1TB models add Beidou satellite messaging in China. A limited creator kit costs CNY 12,999.Vivo’s newsroom and China website
  6. X500 Pro and Pro Max are the first phones with MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro, MediaTek’s first 2nm flagship chip, plus Vivo’s own V3+ and VS1 imaging chips. The base X500 uses a 3nm Dimensity 9600M.Vivo’s newsroom
  7. X500 Pro Max has a 6.85-inch 2K (3168 x 1440) screen at 1-144Hz with up to 4,400 nits, an 8,000mAh battery, 90W wired and 40W wireless charging, and weighs 225 to 229 g.Vivo’s China website
  8. X500 Pro Max cameras: a 50MP 1/1.28-inch main sensor co-developed with Sony, a 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto (1/1.4-inch, 85mm, the same as X300 Ultra) and a 50MP ultrawide. It takes a 400mm-equivalent Zeiss extender.Vivo’s newsroom and China website
  9. X500 Pro is the compact model: 6.36-inch 2660 x 1216 screen at 1-144Hz, 6,510mAh battery, 64MP Zeiss APO telephoto (3.5x), 192 to 197 g.Vivo’s China website
  10. Base X500: 6.59-inch 2750 x 1260 screen up to 144Hz, 7,500mAh battery, 90W wired and 40W wireless charging, a 50MP Sony LYTIA 828 main camera (as on X300 Pro) and a 64MP telephoto (3.1x).Vivo’s newsroom and China website
  11. All three run OriginOS 7 based on Android 17, carry IP68 and IP69 ratings and use an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint reader.Vivo’s China website
  12. Vivo said X500 Pro Max and X500 Pro launch in Europe at an event on Oct. 27, 2026, with configurations and prices given there. It named the base X500 only for China.Vivo’s Austrian newsroom
  13. Vivo executives said X500 Ultra “will definitely come”, planned for around March or April 2027, and that the Pro Max line will continue. No date was given.Vivo executives in an on-record group interview
  14. Vivo’s store for Austria, Germany and Switzerland sets the event for Oct. 27 at 16:00 CET (11 a.m. ET), pre-orders through Nov. 4 and sales from Nov. 5. Sign-ups get a €120 voucher, €80 from Nov. 5 to 30. No prices so far.Vivo’s European online store
  15. Vivo unveiled X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max globally. Its global release gives the Pro Max a 7,800mAh battery, against 8,000mAh in China, the Pro 6,510mAh and the X500 7,500mAh. It gave no prices and named no markets.Vivo’s global press release
  16. Vivo’s global and India sites list only the X300 series, no X500. Vivo Taiwan shows the X500 Pro Max as coming soon, with no date or price. Vivo has no US site: its US address sends visitors to the global site.Vivo’s global, India and Taiwan websites
  17. Vivo’s China site still lists X500 from CNY 5,499, X500 Pro from CNY 6,499 and X500 Pro Max from CNY 6,999.Vivo’s China website

Rumors and reports

Not confirmed. Each line shows where the claim comes from, when it first appeared and where it stands today.

Release date

  • RumorX500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max would launch in China in September, with X500 Ultra following in early 2027.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Jul 3, 2026Confirmed The three launched Sept. 21, 2026. Vivo executives later said X500 Ultra is planned for around March or April 2027.
  • ReportedThe global X500 Pro Max (V2610) is certified for sale in Indonesia.an Indonesian certification (TKDN) listing · first seen Jul 7, 2026Holding Vivo has set a European launch for Oct. 27 but has not announced Indonesia.
  • RumorThe X500 series would reach India before Diwali 2026 (Nov. 8), led by X500 and X500 Pro, with both on a Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, 7,000mAh batteries and 100W charging.an Indian leaker with a strong track record, on social media · first seen Jul 30, 2026Changed The specs missed: the base X500 uses a Dimensity 9600M, and all three charge at 90W. In October the same leaker moved India to November or December. Vivo has not set an India date.
  • RumorX500 Ultra will not launch outside China. Vivo will push the Pro Max abroad instead.an Indian leaker on social media · first seen Aug 16, 2026Holding Vivo’s Europe plan names only X500 Pro and Pro Max so far. Vivo has not said where X500 Ultra will be sold.
  • ReportedA global base X500 is certified in Singapore (IMDA) and Malaysia (SIRIM) and by TUV, with 90W charging.regulator and certification listings · first seen Sep 7, 2026Confirmed Vivo’s Oct. 6, 2026, global release includes the base X500 with 90W wired charging. Vivo has not named its markets outside China.
  • ReportedVivo Malaysia expects the X500 series in Malaysia by late October 2026. Only X500 and X500 Pro Max will come to Singapore.Malaysian and Singapore tech sites, one quoting Vivo Malaysia · first seen Sep 21, 2026Holding Vivo’s Malaysia and Singapore sites still list only the X300 series, with no X500 dates or prices.
  • RumorThe X500 series would reach India 5 to 7 weeks after Oppo’s Find X10, which the same leaker puts in the third week of October, so November or December.an Indian leaker with a strong track record, on social media · first seen Oct 8, 2026Holding Conflicts with the same leaker’s July claim of a launch before Diwali. Oppo has since set Find X10’s India launch for Oct. 22. Vivo India still lists only the X300 series.

Display

  • RumorThe China lineup would come in three screen sizes: 6.59, 6.37 and 6.85 inches, the largest with a 2K 144Hz panel.Chinese leakers · first seen Jun 24, 2026Confirmed Vivo launched 6.59-inch, 6.36-inch and 6.85-inch models on Sept. 21, 2026. The 6.85-inch Pro Max is 2K at up to 144Hz.

Specs

  • RumorThe base X500 would use a 3nm Dimensity 9500 chip, not the 2nm chip in the Pro models, with a 6.59-inch 1.5K screen and a 7,500mAh battery.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Jul 3, 2026Changed Screen and battery were right. The chip is 3nm, but Vivo calls it Dimensity 9600M.

Performance

  • ReportedA Pro Max satellite model (V2602DA) scored over 4,000 single-core and 13,000 multi-core on Geekbench, with cores at 4.55GHz, 4.35GHz and 3.10GHz and a Mali-G2-Ultra-NX GPU.a Geekbench listing · first seen Sep 6, 2026Confirmed Vivo’s spec page lists the same 2+3+3 core layout, clock speeds and GPU for the Dimensity 9600 Pro.

Charging

  • ReportedChina’s 3C certification lists the satellite version of the Pro Max (V2602DA) with a 90W charger and Beidou satellite support.a 3C certification listing · first seen Aug 13, 2026Confirmed Vivo launched the Pro Max with 90W wired charging, and the 1TB models have Beidou satellite messaging.

Camera

  • RumorThe Pro Max would use a 50MP Sony LYT-838 LOFIC main camera and a 200MP periscope telephoto.Chinese leakers · first seen Jun 24, 2026Changed The 200MP 1/1.4-inch telephoto is right. The main camera is a new 1/1.28-inch sensor Vivo co-developed with Sony, which Vivo Europe calls LYTIA L910.
  • RumorThe base X500 would drop the X300’s 200MP main camera for a 50MP Sony 1/1.28-inch main, a 50MP ultrawide and a 64MP Sony periscope.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Jul 3, 2026Confirmed Vivo confirmed a 50MP Sony LYTIA 828 main, a 64MP Sony LYTIA 610 telephoto and a 50MP ultrawide on Sept. 21, 2026.
  • RumorVivo is choosing among three 200MP periscope sensors for X500 Ultra: 1/1.12-inch, 1/1.3-inch or 1/1.4-inch.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Jul 17, 2026Holding

Battery

  • RumorThe top model would have a 6.9-inch 2K screen, a battery of about 7,000mAh and 100W wired and wireless charging.Chinese leakers · first seen May 11, 2026Changed On Sept. 21, 2026, X500 Pro Max launched with a 6.85-inch 2K screen, an 8,000mAh battery, 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
  • ReportedEU energy-label entries list the global Pro Max (V2610) at a rated 6,570mAh, below the China model’s 7,800mAh rated (8,000mAh typical). The global Pro (V2621) is rated 6,305mAh, the same as in China.EU energy-label (EPREL) database listings · first seen Sep 22, 2026Holding Vivo’s Oct. 6 global release gives the Pro Max 7,800mAh typical (7,605mAh rated), not 6,570mAh. Vivo gives European specs Oct. 27. Vivo’s global spec page lists X300 Pro at 6,510mAh or 5,440mAh depending on market.

Features

  • RumorVivo is testing a 10x periscope telephoto, likely for X500 Ultra, and the whole X500 series will support new teleconverters and vlog cameras.a Chinese leaker on social media · first seen Jun 2, 2026Holding The teleconverter part is right: Vivo sells a new 200mm-equivalent Zeiss extender for the Pro models and a 400mm-equivalent one for the Pro Max. The 10x telephoto concerns X500 Ultra, which Vivo has not detailed.

Name

  • RumorVivo would skip the X400 name and call the X300’s successor the X500.a Chinese leaker with a strong track record · first seen Nov 2025Confirmed Vivo launched the X500 series on Sept. 21, 2026.
  • ReportedThe GSMA IMEI database lists an X500, an X500 Pro and a new X500e.the GSMA IMEI database · first seen May 7, 2026Holding X500 and X500 Pro launched Sept. 21, 2026. Vivo has not announced an X500e.
  • ReportedAn X500 Pro Max (model V2610) joins the lineup as a fourth model, listed for markets outside China.the GSMA IMEI database · first seen May 11, 2026Confirmed Vivo launched the X500 Pro Max in China on Sept. 21, 2026, and set its European launch for Oct. 27.
  • ReportedAn X500 FE (V2653 and V2654) is listed in the GSMA IMEI database and a Eurasian certification database. In October, V2653 also appeared in Indonesia’s TKDN database.the GSMA IMEI database and certification listings · first seen Sep 2, 2026Holding Vivo has not announced an X500 FE. Vivo sold X200 FE and X300 FE outside China.

X500 Pro Max vs X300 Pro vs Find X10 Pro Max

All three columns use official specs from Vivo and Oppo. X500 Pro Max specs are for the China model; Vivo gives European prices and specs on Oct. 27.

Vivo X500 Pro Max (out in China)Vivo X300 Pro (on sale)Oppo Find X10 Pro Max (out in China)
ReleaseOfficial: China launch Sept. 21, 2026, on sale Sept. 24. Unveiled globally Oct. 6. Europe launch Oct. 27, sales Nov. 5Official: on sale in China since October 2025, also sold in Europe and IndiaOfficial: China launch Sept. 22, 2026, on sale Sept. 24. Global launch Oct. 21
PriceOfficial: CNY 6,999 to CNY 9,499 in China. No European price yetOfficial: CNY 5,599 to CNY 8,799 in China today. €1,099 in Vivo’s European store (regular €1,399)Official: CNY 6,799 to CNY 8,999 in China
ChipOfficial: MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm), up to 4.55GHzOfficial: MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3nm)Official: MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm), up to 4.55GHz
DisplayOfficial: 6.85-inch 3168 x 1440, 1-144Hz, up to 4,400 nitsOfficial: 6.78-inch 2800 x 1260, 1-120HzOfficial: 6.78-inch 2772 x 1272, up to 120Hz (144Hz in some games), 2,000 nits
Rear camerasOfficial: 50MP main (1/1.28-inch, co-developed with Sony), 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto, 50MP ultrawideOfficial: 50MP main, 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto, 50MP ultrawideOfficial: 200MP main, 200MP ultrawide, 200MP 3x telephoto, co-developed with Hasselblad
BatteryOfficial: 8,000mAh in China, 7,800mAh in Vivo’s global release. Reported: 6,570mAh rated in an EU listingOfficial: 6,510mAh, or 5,440mAh in some marketsOfficial: 8,000mAh in China, 7,150mAh in selected markets
ChargingOfficial: 90W wired, 40W wirelessOfficial: 90W wired, 40W wirelessOfficial: 80W wired, 50W wireless
WeightOfficial: 225 to 229 gOfficial: 226 gOfficial: 233 to 235 g
Sold in the USNone: Vivo does not sell phones in the USNone: Vivo does not sell phones in the USNone: Oppo does not sell phones in the US

Our stories

Vivo X500 FAQ

Is the Vivo X500 out?

Confirmed Yes, in China. Vivo launched X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max on Sept. 21, 2026. X500 and X500 Pro Max went on sale Sept. 24, and X500 Pro on Sept. 29. Vivo unveiled the series globally on Oct. 6 but has not set prices outside China.

When does the X500 series launch in Europe?

Confirmed Vivo holds a European launch event for X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max on Oct. 27, 2026, at 16:00 CET (11 a.m. ET). Pre-orders open that day, and sales start Nov. 5 on Vivo’s store for Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

When is the Vivo X500 India launch?

Rumor Vivo has not set an India date, and Vivo India still lists only the X300 series. An Indian leaker first said before Diwali (Nov. 8), then November or December.

How much does the Vivo X500 cost?

Confirmed In China, X500 starts at CNY 5,499, X500 Pro at CNY 6,499 and X500 Pro Max at CNY 6,999. The top Pro Max costs CNY 9,499, and a creator kit costs CNY 12,999. Vivo gives European prices on Oct. 27.

Will the Vivo X500 come to the US?

Confirmed No. Vivo does not sell phones in the US and has no US website. Buying one means importing it, with no Vivo warranty in the US and possible gaps in carrier support.

What chip does the X500 series use?

Confirmed X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max are the first phones with MediaTek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro. The base X500 uses a 3nm Dimensity 9600M.

What is the difference between X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max?

Confirmed Both have the same 2nm chip and main camera. The Pro is the compact model, with a 6.36-inch screen, a 6,510mAh battery and a 64MP telephoto. The Pro Max has a 6.85-inch 2K screen, an 8,000mAh battery and a 200MP telephoto.

Will the global X500 Pro Max have a smaller battery?

Confirmed Yes, a little. Vivo’s global release lists the Pro Max at 7,800mAh, against 8,000mAh in China. EU energy-label entries list a rated 6,570mAh, and Vivo gives European specs on Oct. 27.

Is there a Vivo X500 Ultra?

Confirmed Not yet. Vivo executives say X500 Ultra will come, planned for around March or April 2027. Vivo has not given specs or said where it will be sold.

Should I buy the X300 Pro now or wait?

Confirmed Vivo’s European store sells the X300 Pro at €1,099, down from €1,399. In China the X500 Pro starts at CNY 6,499, above the X300 Pro’s CNY 5,599 today, and European X500 prices come Oct. 27.

Timeline

  1. May 7, 2026Reported The GSMA IMEI database lists an X500, an X500 Pro and a new X500e.
  2. May 11, 2026Reported An X500 Pro Max shows up in the same database as a fourth model.
  3. Jul 3, 2026Rumor A leaker details the base X500’s 50MP main and 64MP periscope cameras and points to a September launch.
  4. Jul 7, 2026Reported The global Pro Max (V2610) is certified in Indonesia.
  5. Jul 30, 2026Rumor An Indian leaker says the series reaches India before Diwali.
  6. Aug 13, 2026Reported China’s 3C certification shows the Pro Max with 90W charging and satellite support.
  7. Aug 16, 2026Rumor A leaker says X500 Ultra will stay in China.
  8. Sep 6, 2026Reported A Pro Max tops 4,000 single-core points on Geekbench.
  9. Sep 7, 2026Confirmed Vivo sets the launch for Sept. 21 at a creator event in Yantai.
  10. Sep 21, 2026Confirmed Vivo launches X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max in Shanghai from CNY 5,499. Pre-orders open.
  11. Sep 21, 2026Confirmed Vivo says X500 Pro and Pro Max launch in Europe on Oct. 27.
  12. Sep 22, 2026Confirmed Vivo executives say X500 Ultra is planned for around March or April 2027.
  13. Sep 22, 2026Reported EU energy-label entries list a smaller battery for the global Pro Max.
  14. Sep 22, 2026Confirmed Vivo’s European store sets sales for Nov. 5, with pre-orders from Oct. 27.
  15. Sep 24, 2026Confirmed X500 and X500 Pro Max go on sale in China.
  16. Sep 29, 2026Confirmed X500 Pro goes on sale in China.
  17. Oct 6, 2026Confirmed Vivo unveils the X500 series globally, with a 7,800mAh Pro Max battery and no prices.
  18. Oct 7, 2026Reported A phone believed to be X500 FE appears in Indonesia’s TKDN database.
  19. Oct 8, 2026Rumor The Indian leaker moves the India launch to November or December.
  20. Oct 15, 2026Confirmed Vivo’s global and India sites still list only the X300 series. Vivo Taiwan shows the Pro Max as coming soon.

Keep exploring

Change log: every check and update (2)
  1. Tracker opened: 17 confirmed facts and 21 rumors and reports, each labeled and dated.
  2. Checked Vivo’s China site and European store: China prices unchanged from CNY 5,499; Europe event Oct. 27, sales Nov. 5, no euro prices. Vivo’s global and India sites show only the X300 series; Vivo Taiwan lists the X500 Pro Max as coming soon.

Free newsletter · first issue soon

The Daily Pog

New drops, esports results and the money moves of the day — five minutes, zero filler.