After teasing the Vivo X500 series India launch recently, the brand has now confirmed that the flagship lineup will launch in India on November 26, 2026. It is expected to include the Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, which continue Vivo’s camera partnership with ZEISS.
Vivo X500 Series Will Arrive in a New Red Colourway
The official Vivo India X account confirmed the launch date and also revealed that the Vivo Watch GT 2 will go official at the same event. Additionally, the brand has shared a short teaser that shows what appears to be the base Vivo X500 in three colourways.
One of them is a new red finish and this colour option wasn't offered when the Vivo X500 launched in China. Neither does it appear to be available in Europe or any other region. Vivo hasn't said whether the red variant will be exclusive to India.
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is the top model in the series, with a ZEISS TrueDynamic main camera and a telephoto system that can keep tracking moving subjects while recording video.
The Vivo X500 Pro offers flagship cameras in a more compact body. The standard X500 has a floating camera module design and ZEISS-tuned colour profiles.
Vivo will also sell an X500 Pro Max Photographer Kit and a Vivo Imaging Grip Kit in India. Vivo has already teased that the Vivo X500 series will arrive with a ZEISS telephoto extender marked "400mm equivalent".
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Vivo X500 Series Specifications
The Vivo X500 series has already launched in China and the Pro models debuted in Europe on October 27. The Chinese versions give a good idea of what to expect, although the Indian variants could differ slightly.
| Specifications | Vivo X500 | Vivo X500 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9600M | Dimensity 9600 Pro | Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| Display | 6.59-inch 1.5K OLED, 144 Hz | 6.36-inch LTPO OLED, 144 Hz | 6.85-inch 2K OLED, 144 Hz |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP (85mm) | 200 MP ZEISS APO |
| Battery | 7,500mAh | 6,510mAh | 8,000mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 40W wireless | 90W wired, 40W wireless | 90W wired, 40W wireless |
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Vivo X500 Series Price in India Leaked
Although the official pricing is obviously under wraps, tipster Sanju Choudhary took to X to share the leaked Vivo X500 series price. According to the tipster, here's how the phones will be priced:
Vivo X500 price in India
- 12 GB + 256 GB variant: Rs 1,19,999
Vivo X500 Pro price in India
- 12 GB + 256 GB variant: Rs 1,49,999
Vivo X500 Pro Max price in India
- 12 GB + 256 GB variant: Rs 1,59,999
- 12 GB + 512 GB variant: Rs 1,79,999
Additionally, the tipster also suggests that the Vivo X500 series will go on sale in India from December 2, 2026.
That said, the Vivo Watch GT2 will launch at the same event as well. As per leaks, it features a 2.07-inch display and offers up to 25 days of battery life on a single charge. It also supports continuous health and activity tracking and works with Vivo’s wider device ecosystem.
The Vivo X500 India launch is one of several big phone launches lined up for the second half of November, so stay tuned as we'll have full India pricing and availability on November 26.
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