Vivo X500 Series Pre-Bookings Reportedly Begin in India Ahead of November 25 Launch
Vivo X500 series pre-bookings have reportedly started at select offline stores in India. Here is everything to know about the expected November 25 launch, specifications, cameras and battery features of the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max.
November 05, 2026: Vivo's new flagship smartphone series, the X500, is gaining attention in the Indian market. The company has not yet announced an official launch date. However, a tipster claims that pre-bookings for the Vivo X500 series have started at select offline retail stores across the country. The series may include three models: the standard Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max.
Tipster Passionategeekz reported the news about the pre-bookings. However, details about the booking process, including whether customers need to pay an advance amount, are not yet known. Vivo has also not officially confirmed the pre-booking reports.
New Series May Arrive in India on November 25
According to various reports, the Vivo X500 series may launch in India by the end of November, with November 25 emerging as a possible launch date. Earlier reports suggested that all three models, the Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, had received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
The model numbers of the smartphones have also appeared in the BIS listing:
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Vivo X500: V2619
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Vivo X500 Pro: V2621
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Vivo X500 Pro Max: V2610
The series has already been launched in international markets, including China and Europe. All three smartphones feature Android 17-based OriginOS 7 and AMOLED displays with a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz.
Vivo X500 Comes With a 7,500mAh Battery
The standard model in the series, the Vivo X500, features a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M processor.
For photography, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup. It includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.
The phone packs a 7,500mAh battery and supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
Vivo X500 Pro Features Dimensity 9600 Pro Processor
The Vivo X500 Pro comes with a smaller 6.36-inch 1.5K AMOLED display. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset.
The smartphone reportedly features three 50-megapixel sensors on the rear. Its periscope telephoto camera supports 3.5x optical zoom. The device packs a 6,510mAh battery and supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
200-Megapixel Camera on Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is the most premium model in the series. It features a large 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is also powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro processor.
In terms of photography, the company has reportedly placed special emphasis on the periscope telephoto camera. The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.
The smartphone is backed by a 7,800mAh battery and supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
All three models offer a combination of powerful processors, AMOLED displays and large battery capacities. However, buyers will have to wait for Vivo's official announcement to know which models will arrive in India, their prices in Indian rupees (INR) and whether November 25 will be the confirmed launch date.
