Vivo X500 Series Brings 200MP Zoom Camera, Large Batteries to Europe
Vivo’s X500 Pro Max pairs a 200MP periscope camera with an 8,000mAh battery in China; European prices start at EUR 1,399 for the Pro.
Vivo’s X500 lineup puts its biggest camera and battery upgrades in the Pro Max, while the smaller Pro model takes a different approach to size and zoom. The series has arrived in overseas markets, with European pricing set for the Pro and Pro Max. The standard X500 is available in selected Southeast Asian markets, but has not yet launched in Europe.
The main distinction for buyers is the Pro Max’s 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera and advanced video features. The Pro has a 64-megapixel telephoto camera and a smaller screen. Both Pro phones use MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, while the standard model runs the Dimensity 9600M. Battery capacities also vary considerably, though Vivo’s figures can differ by market.
The phones were unveiled at an event in the Canary Islands. MediaTek described the Dimensity 9600 Pro as the product of its collaboration with Vivo, saying the chip supports performance and efficiency improvements alongside always-on AI, multitasking and gaming. Those are the company’s claims; the available specifications here don’t include independent performance or battery test results.
European prices and regional availability
In Europe, the Vivo X500 Pro costs EUR 1,399 for the 256GB configuration. The Pro Max starts at EUR 1,599 with 256GB, rises to EUR 1,799 for 512GB, and reaches EUR 2,199 for 1TB. European versions come with 12GB of RAM. Vivo’s European online store carries only the 1TB model; a 16GB RAM and 1TB storage combination is available by importing the Chinese version.
Preorder promotions run through November 30. Buyers of the Pro Max receive a camera grip, while the Pro comes with Headphone Studio headphones. The offer also includes discounts on some accessories and wearable devices. These extras may affect the value of a purchase, but the phone’s high starting prices remain the more important comparison for anyone choosing between models.
The standard X500 has a more limited regional footprint so far. In Malaysia, the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at MYR 4,699. Recent reports expect the X500 series to reach India by the end of November, but the source provides no confirmed Indian prices or availability details. Buyers there will need those specifics to judge how the European and Malaysian prices translate to their market.
Screen size, chip and battery differences
The X500 Pro has a 6.36-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED screen, while the Pro Max expands that panel to 6.85 inches. Both offer a 144Hz refresh rate. The standard X500 sits between them in screen size at 6.59 inches, with an AMOLED display and the same stated refresh rate. That makes the Pro the compact option in this lineup, though its small screen also comes with a smaller battery.
Vivo lists a 6,510mAh battery for the Pro and 7,500mAh for the standard X500. The Pro Max has an 8,000mAh battery in China. All three models are described as supporting 90W wired and 40W wireless charging, but capacity details may vary by market. The large figures suggest battery capacity is a central part of the lineup’s appeal, yet they don’t tell us how long each phone lasts in real use. Charging time and endurance testing would help clarify whether the Pro Max’s added size brings a practical advantage over the other models.
The chipset split is straightforward: Dimensity 9600 Pro powers the two Pro models, while the regular X500 uses Dimensity 9600M. The source describes the latter as appearing to be a rebranded version of the earlier Dimensity 9500. That characterization is tentative, and no performance results are provided to show how the 9600M compares with the Pro chip or its apparent predecessor.
Camera hardware sets the Pro Max apart
The Pro Max combines a 50-megapixel main camera with a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, and Vivo also highlights its video features. The Pro trades that telephoto sensor for a 64-megapixel unit and adds a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera. Vivo says both Pro models can use the Zeiss telephoto extender. The listed specifications establish how the camera systems differ, but they don’t include sample results or explain the extender’s practical reach.
For buyers, the choice comes down to priorities the specifications make clear: the Pro offers a smaller display and a lower European entry price, while the Pro Max adds the highest-resolution zoom camera, a larger screen and, in China, the biggest battery. The standard X500 has its own 7,500mAh battery and a mid-sized display, but its availability is narrower for now. Indian launch timing and local prices remain the key details to watch before comparing the full range.
