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Vivo Launches X500 Phones Globally, Starting at 1,950 Manats
Vivo launched the X500 series globally on October 27. The series includes the X500, X500 Pro and the large X500 Pro Max. The standard model will be sold in some Southeast Asian countries but will not be available in Europe. The X500 Pro Max will go on sale in countries including Spain, Brazil, India, Austria, Italy and Singapore. The US and UK are not on the list.
The X500 with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage starts at 4,699 MYR, or $1,149 (approximately 1,950 manats). The 512 GB version will sell for 5,299 MYR, or $1,296 (approximately 2,200 manats). The smartphone has a 6.58-inch AMOLED display and a Dimensity 9600M processor. Its battery has a capacity of 7,500 mAh. A 50 MP main camera and a 64 MP telephoto camera are located on the back. They are joined by a 50 MP ultra-wide camera that captures a wider field of view.
The X500 Pro is sold only in a version with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The model costs 5,699 MYR, or $1,394 (approximately 2,370 manats). The smartphone has a 6.39-inch LTPO AMOLED display and a Dimensity 9600 Pro processor. The battery has a capacity of 6,510 mAh. The camera system consists of a 50 MP main camera and a 200 MP periscope telephoto camera. It also has a 50 MP ultra-wide camera.
The X500 Pro Max with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage starts at 6,099 MYR, or $1,491 (approximately 2,530 manats). The version with 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage and a photography kit costs 9,699 MYR, or $2,372 (approximately 4,030 manats). The European version has a 7,800 mAh battery. In some global versions, the capacity reaches 8,000 mAh. All models in the series support 90 W wired charging and 40 W wireless charging.
The X500 Pro Max has a 6.85-inch display, and its 144 Hz refresh rate provides smoother visuals. Brightness reaches 4,500 nits. IP68 and IP69 protection indicate that the phone is resistant to water and dust.
The X500 Pro Max's 50 MP main camera has a 17-stop dynamic range. This preserves more detail in both the bright and dark areas of a photo. The 200 MP periscope camera provides 3.5x optical zoom. Lossless zoom reaches up to 10x.
The stabilization system in the main camera compensates for 3 degrees of movement. The telephoto camera uses a CIPA level 7 system that reduces hand shake. Additional lenses developed with Zeiss provide 2.35x and 4.7x zoom.
Thanks to the new processor, the X500 Pro Max can record 4K video at 240 frames per second. Professional video mode allows users to apply custom color profiles and preview the results of a shoot. The camera also has the ACES system for professional editing. However, it does not have an open-gate mode that records video using the entire sensor area. Stabilization makes video appear smoother, but during high levels of zoom, the artificial intelligence sometimes processes text and human faces inaccurately.
The smartphone runs the Android 17-based OriginOS 7 operating system. The system frequently displays suggestion pop-ups. The V-App Store contains many ads and preinstalled apps. The standard box includes a protective case and a USB cable. A 90 W adapter was also included in the boxes of the European and Chinese versions sent for testing. The photography kit, sold separately, includes cases, additional lenses and straps. The kit also contains an external display that works as a viewfinder.