Vivo X500 Ultra May Feature Dual 200MP Cameras and Snapdragon Flagship Chipset; Launch Expected in 2027
Vivo X500 Ultra is expected to bring a major camera upgrade with two 200MP rear cameras and Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon flagship chipset. Leaks suggest a March-April 2027 launch, while reports also hint at possible international availability.
November 10, 2026: Vivo may introduce a major upgrade to smartphone photography with its upcoming flagship, the Vivo X500 Ultra. The smartphone is expected to feature a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. According to a recent leak, the device could launch in March or April 2027. It may also be powered by Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon flagship chipset.
Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station recently shared these details on Weibo. However, Vivo has not officially confirmed the smartphone's launch date or specifications.
Ultra Model May Get Snapdragon's New Flagship Chipset
According to the leak, the Vivo X500 Ultra may be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor. Meanwhile, the other models in the X500 series are expected to feature chipsets from MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 series.
This suggests that Vivo may give the Ultra model a different processor from the other smartphones in the series. However, the chipset's name and other technical details have not yet been officially confirmed.
Plans to Surpass the X500 Pro Max in Camera Performance
Vivo Vice President of Product Huang Tao hinted in September that the camera performance of the X500 Ultra would be better than that of the Vivo X500 Pro Max. He also indicated that the smartphone could launch in March or April 2027.
The Vivo X500 Pro Max features a 200-megapixel Zeiss APO periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom. It also has a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. On the front, the smartphone features a 50-megapixel selfie camera.
The upcoming X500 Ultra is expected to take this camera setup a step further, potentially offering improved zoom photography and overall imaging performance.
Vivo Is Testing Three Types of 200MP Periscope Sensors
According to earlier information shared by Digital Chat Station, Vivo is testing three different 200-megapixel periscope telephoto sensors for the X500 Ultra. These sensors reportedly have the following optical formats:
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1/1.12-inch
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1/1.3-inch
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1/1.4-inch
However, it is not yet clear which of these sensors Vivo will select for the final device.
Another leak suggests that the smartphone may feature a triple rear camera setup with the following configuration:
| Camera | Expected Resolution |
|---|---|
| Primary camera | 200MP |
| Ultra-wide-angle camera | 50MP |
| Periscope telephoto camera | 200MP |
If this configuration is accurate, the Vivo X500 Ultra could feature two 200-megapixel cameras on its rear panel. However, Vivo has not confirmed these details.
Could the Vivo X500 Ultra Launch Outside China?
There has also been speculation about the Vivo X500 Ultra's potential international launch. According to reports, the smartphone's model number has appeared in the IMEI databases of Turkey and Brazil.
However, an appearance in an IMEI database does not necessarily confirm a commercial launch in those markets. Vivo has not yet announced any plans to release the smartphone outside China.
The biggest attraction of the Vivo X500 Ultra could be its advanced camera system, particularly the expected 200-megapixel periscope telephoto sensor. It remains to be seen how much improvement the new sensor will bring to zoom photography.
For now, smartphone enthusiasts will have to wait for further details, with the Vivo X500 Ultra expected to make its debut in March or April 2027.
