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On sale in China: 24 September 2026 · Source: fonearena.com
First published 15 October 2026 · We update this page as new reviews come in
What’s new
The Vivo X500 is a new Android phone that Vivo unveiled at a launch event, with sales in China starting 24 September 2026. FoneArena’s coverage highlights a 7,500mAh battery, a MediaTek Dimensity 9600M processor, a 6.59-inch 144Hz display and a camera system with the largest main sensor yet in the X series. No hands-on or review coverage is available yet, so everything below comes from the launch announcement.
- FoneArena reports the X500 has a 1/1.28-inch Sony LYTIA-828 main sensor, which it describes as the largest primary sensor in the X series so far.
- FoneArena says Vivo calls it the first commercial smartphone with native 8K Live, developed with platforms such as Weibo for direct sharing. It also supports native 4K cinematic Live video.
- FoneArena lists a 7,500mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging, plus IP68 and IP69 ratings.
- FoneArena reports it runs OriginOS 7 out of the box. Vivo says the software is built to stay responsive for up to 72 months of normal use.
- FoneArena reports China prices of 5,499 yuan (12GB + 256GB), 5,999 yuan (12GB + 512GB) and 6,999 yuan (12GB + 1TB). It also lists a ‘Sunny Day’ co-branded edition with its own colorway, theme and software extras.
Key specs
| Spec | Detail | Reported by |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59-inch 1.5K LTPS AMOLED, 2750 x 1260, up to 144Hz, up to 4000 nits peak brightness | FoneArena |
| Processor | Octa-core Dimensity 9600M (3nm) with Arm G1-Ultra GPU | FoneArena |
| Memory and storage | 12GB LPDDR5X RAM; 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 | FoneArena |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main (1/1.28-inch Sony LYTIA-828, f/1.68, OIS); 50MP ultra-wide; 50MP periscope telephoto, 3.1x optical zoom | FoneArena |
| Front camera | 50MP, f/2.0 | FoneArena |
| Battery | 7500mAh | FoneArena |
| Software | Android 17 with OriginOS 7 | FoneArena |
| Durability | IP68 + IP69 dust and water resistance | FoneArena |
| Size and weight | 157.01×74.49×8.15mm; 213g | FoneArena |
What reviews will need to show
- Whether the Zeiss gimbal-level stabilization on the main camera, which FoneArena reports is rated to CIPA 5.5, holds up in real photo and video use.
- Whether native 8K Live and 4K cinematic Live video work well in everyday use, given that Vivo describes 8K Live as a first for a commercial phone.
- Whether the 7,500mAh battery gives strong real-world endurance, and whether the 90W wired and 40W wireless charging speeds match what Vivo lists.
- Whether OriginOS 7 stays responsive over time, as Vivo’s 72-month claim suggests, and how it feels day to day.
- Whether the X500 is sold outside China, and at what price, since the coverage only gives China pricing.
Sources
- FoneArena: vivo X500 with 6.59″ 1.5K 144Hz OLED display, Dimensity 9600M, IP69 ratings, 7500mAh battery announced · Launch news
- Gizmochina: Vivo X500E’s key specifications, front design revealed as launch nears · Launch news
How we put this together
This is a launch page: in-depth reviews of this product aren’t out yet. We read the launch coverage listed above and summarised what was announced, crediting each detail to the outlet that reported it. Maker claims are reported as claims, not tested results. When in-depth reviews are published, this page becomes a full review roundup with our score. This page was compiled with AI assistance and checked against the articles it cites. How we score.
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