vivo X500 Series India Launch Set for 26 November
vivo India has confirmed that the X500 series launches in India on 26 November 2026, two months after the ZEISS camera flagships debuted in China.
vivo has confirmed the vivo X500 series India launch for 26 November 2026. vivo India announced the date on its official X account on 12 November 2026, alongside a short teaser. Indian prices will be revealed at the event; in China, the lineup starts at 5,499 yuan.
vivo X500 Series India Launch: What We Know
vivo's post does not list the models, but the X500 series has three phones: the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. All three were unveiled in China on 21 September 2026, and the two Pro models reached Europe on 27 October 2026.
The Indian teaser also shows a red colour for the standard X500, according to Beebom. That shade was not part of the Chinese colour options, and vivo hasn't said whether it will be sold only in India. The vivo Watch GT2 smartwatch is due at the same event.
Price and Availability
- India: prices and sale date to be announced on 26 November 2026
- China: X500 from 5,499 yuan, X500 Pro from 6,499 yuan, X500 Pro Max from 6,999 yuan
Leaked Indian prices are already doing the rounds. Digit and Beebom, citing tipster Sanju Choudhary, report a starting price of Rs 1,19,999 for the X500 and sales from 2 December 2026. vivo has not confirmed either figure, so treat them with caution.
Quick Specs
| Features | X500 | X500 Pro | X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59-inch | 6.36-inch | 6.85-inch 2K |
| Chip | Dimensity 9600M | Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm) | Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm) |
| Telephoto | 72mm ZEISS APO | 64MP 85mm ZEISS APO | 200MP 85mm ZEISS APO |
| Battery | 7,500mAh | 6,510mAh | 7,800mAh (global) |
| Charging | 90W wired, 40W wireless | 90W wired, 40W wireless | 90W wired, 40W wireless |
| Software | OriginOS 7 | OriginOS 7 | OriginOS 7 |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
Cameras Lead the Way
The X500 Pro Max is the one photographers will watch. Its 200MP telephoto camera uses a 1/1.4-inch sensor at an 85mm equivalent focal length, and it works with vivo's ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra for a 400mm equivalent view. The X500 Pro keeps the 85mm focal length with a 64MP Sony LYTIA 610 sensor, while the base X500 gets a 72mm telephoto and a 50MP 1/1.28-inch main sensor.
Battery sizes are the other big story. vivo calls these the largest batteries it has put in an X series phone, and every model charges at 90W with a cable or 40W without one.
How It Compares With the X300 Series
The X300 and X300 Pro launched in India on 2 December 2025. The X300 started at Rs 75,999, and the X300 Pro cost Rs 1,09,999 for its only 16GB + 512GB version. If the leaked figure is right, the new base model would cost far more than the X300 did, which would push the whole series further into premium territory. Rivals launching around the same time include the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the OPPO Reno 17.
Our Opinion
vivo's X series has built a loyal following in India because its ZEISS cameras genuinely compete with Samsung and Apple at the top end. The X500 series looks like a sensible step: bigger batteries, a 2nm chip in the Pro models and a 200MP telephoto camera that should be excellent for concerts, sport and wildlife. The worry is price. If the base X500 really lands at Rs 1,19,999, it moves well away from the buyers who liked the X300 at Rs 75,999. For zoom fans, the Pro Max looks like the model to wait for. Everyone else should hold off until vivo shares real prices on 26 November 2026 before deciding.
Are you waiting for the X500 Pro Max, or is the standard X500 enough for you? Tell us in the comment section below, and stay tuned to Phone Opinions for launch-day prices.
FAQ
When is the vivo X500 series launching in India?
vivo India has confirmed that the X500 series launches in India on 26 November 2026.
What is the vivo X500 price in India?
vivo has not announced Indian prices yet. In China, the X500 starts at 5,499 yuan, and a leak suggests Rs 1,19,999 in India.
Which chip does the vivo X500 Pro Max use?
The X500 Pro Max and X500 Pro use MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro, built on TSMC's 2nm process. The standard X500 uses the Dimensity 9600M.
