Vivo Plans X500 Series Launch Amid Price Leaks
Vivo Plans X500 Series Launch Amid Price Leaks
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The standard X500 is expected to support 40W wireless charging in addition to its 90W wired charging, and its 64-megapixel telephoto camera may offer 3x optical zoom alongside a 50-megapixel front camera.
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The leaked lineup is expected to use MediaTek Dimensity 9600M and Dimensity 9600 Pro chipsets, depending on the model; a Geekbench listing specifically associated the regular X500 with 12GB of RAM and a Dimensity 9500 or 9600M processor.
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The leaked pricing document reportedly includes special satellite-communication editions of the top-end X500 Pro Max, in addition to multiple RAM and storage configurations.
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Vivo raised prices for every X300 Ultra configuration three days before the X500 launch: the 12GB/256GB version rose from 6,999 yuan to 7,499 yuan, while the photographer’s-kit edition increased from 11,999 yuan to 13,999 yuan.
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The reported memory-cost shock is substantial: DRAM contract prices had risen by more than 340% and NAND flash prices by more than 320% in 2026, with memory and storage for a 12GB/256GB handset estimated at about 2,200 yuan, versus roughly 500 yuan a year earlier.
Vivo launched the X500 series in China on September 21, with three new flagship phones that carry significantly higher prices than their predecessors. GSMArena reported the standard X500 starts at 5,499 yuan, while the Pro and Pro Max begin at 6,499 and 6,999 yuan respectively, with top configurations reaching 12,999 yuan — roughly 50% more than the X300's 4,399-yuan entry point.
The price jump reflects sharply higher memory and storage costs. BigGo Finance noted that DRAM contract prices surged over 340% and NAND flash prices jumped over 320% in 2026, pushing memory and storage for a 12GB/256GB phone to about 2,200 yuan from roughly 500 yuan a year earlier.
Standard X500 Packs 144Hz Display and 7,500mAh Battery
The base X500 features a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and a massive 7,500mAh battery. MyMobileIndia confirmed the phone supports 90W wired charging plus 40W wireless charging, making it one of the fastest-charging phones in Vivo's lineup. The triple-camera system includes a 50-megapixel main sensor, 64-megapixel telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 50-megapixel front camera.
Pro Models Launch With Dimensity 9600 Pro Chipset
The X500 Pro and Pro Max arrived with MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro processors, stepping up from the standard model's Dimensity 9600M. MyMobileIndia reported that the Pro and Pro Max launched on September 24 and 29 respectively, priced from 6,499 yuan to 12,999 yuan. The leaked lineup includes special satellite-communication editions of the Pro Max in addition to multiple RAM and storage configurations up to 1TB.
Vivo Raises X300 Ultra Prices Days Before Launch
Just three days before unveiling the X500 series, Vivo hiked prices across the X300 Ultra lineup. BigGo Finance reported the 12GB/256GB version jumped from 6,999 yuan to 7,499 yuan, while the photographer's-kit edition surged from 11,999 yuan to 13,999 yuan. The aggressive price hike signals Vivo's strategy to maintain margins as component costs skyrocket.
Global Release Expected for Late October or November
Digit reported that Vivo has not yet confirmed India pricing or a specific launch date, though a global release is rumored for late October or early November. The company's silence on international availability comes as Chinese smartphone makers accelerate their autumn release schedules. Analysts expect similar price increases worldwide as memory cost pressures reach global markets.
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