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vivo X500 Pro Max and X500 Pro: What We Know About the Cameras and Design
The vivo X500 series is set to be officially unveiled in China on 21 September 2026. It is expected to include the flagship X500 Pro Max, with a 50 MP main camera, and the lower-tier X500 Pro. Vivo is also preparing a separate telephoto lens and photography grip for the Pro Max.
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X500 Pro Max design and colours
Vivo has revealed the X500 Pro Max's design ahead of the unveiling. The phone has a large circular camera module on the back, with the rear panel shaped to visually soften its protrusion.
The phone is expected to be available in at least sage silver and orange.
Main camera with LOFIC technology
The X500 Pro Max has a 50 MP BluePrint 900 main sensor measuring 1/1.28 inches. It uses LOFIC technology, which helps reduce blown highlights. In practice, this may help preserve more detail in bright parts of a scene, such as the sky or a strongly lit background.
A larger sensor can also capture more light, although the resulting image quality will depend on image processing and other camera characteristics too.
Telephoto lens and photography grip accessories
Vivo is preparing two separate photography accessories for the X500 Pro Max:
- Telephoto lens with a stated 400 mm focal length: This may help when photographing distant subjects and details. It is an accessory, not a specification of the phone's built-in telephoto camera. Vivo has not specified whether the 400 mm figure is a full-frame equivalent.
- Photography grip: This has physical buttons, including a shutter button. It may make the phone easier to hold and control while shooting without using the touchscreen.
How the X500 Pro differs
The X500 Pro sits below the Pro Max in the range. It has a 64 MP telephoto camera with a Sony LYT-610 sensor and an 85 mm focal length. This camera is built into the phone, whereas the 400 mm telephoto lens for the Pro Max is a separate accessory.
Unveiling in China
The 21 September 2026 date refers to the series' official unveiling in China, not a confirmed start of sales. Pricing, availability and plans for English-speaking markets have not been provided.
