The Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max launched in China in September 2026, leaving Indian buyers waiting for news of their arrival in the country. With the lineup expected to make its global debut soon, a new report has now shed light on when Vivo could bring its latest flagship phones to India.
Vivo X500 Series India Launch Tipped for November 2026
According to SmartPrix, the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max will launch in India by the end of November 2026. The report cites industry sources and says the whole lineup will make its way to India, not just the Pro models.
If true, that’s good news. However, Vivo hasn’t officially confirmed the India launch date yet.
Before that, the Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max will launch globally on October 27, 2026, at 8:30 PM IST. Open sales in Europe are expected to start on November 5. So, an India launch by the end of November lines up with this timeline.
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Vivo X500 Series Specifications and Features
Based on the Vivo X500 series' launch in China, we know that all three Vivo phones will run on MediaTek’s latest chipsets. These will also be the first Vivo phones to launch in India with the OriginOS 7 update based on Android 17, out of the box.
The standard Vivo X500 uses the Dimensity 9600M, while the Pro models get the more powerful Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. Here’s how the three models compare:
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo X500 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 9600M | Dimensity 9600 Pro | Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| Display | 6.59-inch 1.5K 144 Hz | 6.36-inch 1.5K 144 Hz LTPO | 6.85-inch 2K 144 Hz |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP LYT-L910 LOFIC ZEISS sensor | 50 MP LYT-L910 LOFIC ZEISS sensor |
| Telephoto | 64 MP ZEISS 3.1x periscope | 64 MP ZEISS periscope (3.5x) | 200 MP ZEISS periscope (3.5x) |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie | 50 MP | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 7,500mAh | 6,510mAh | 8,000mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 40W wireless | 90W wired, 40W wireless | 90W wired, 40W wireless |
| Durability | IP68 + IP69 | IP68 + IP69 | IP68 + IP69 |
Obviously, the highlight of the lineup is the Vivo X500 Pro Max, since the phone gets a 200 MP periscope telephoto camera and supports Zeiss’s 400mm teleconverter kit. Meanwhile, the X500 Pro is a compact flagship with a 6.36-inch display. The standard X500 offers a big 7,500mAh battery at a lower price.
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Vivo X500 Series Expected Price in India
The brand hasn’t started teasing the Vivo X500 series India launch yet and neither do we know anything about its potential pricing. However, given that the RAM crisis is in full swing, we can expect it to be on the higher end.
For reference, here’s how the X500 series is priced in China:
| Model | Starting Price (China) |
|---|---|
| Vivo X500 | 5,499 yuan (approx. Rs 79,000) |
| Vivo X500 Pro | 6,499 yuan (approx. Rs 93,000) |
| Vivo X500 Pro Max | 6,999 yuan (approx. Rs 1,00,000) |
That said, Indian prices will obviously be higher than the Chinese ones due to import duty and other charges. We can expect the regular Vivo X500 price in India to be set somewhere around Rs 95,000, while the other two phones could easily cross a lakh.
Moreover, the Vivo X500 series will also face tough competition from the Oppo Find X10 and the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max, which launched earlier this month for Rs 1,39,999 and Rs 1,99,999, respectively.
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