The vivo X500 Pro Max has officially launched in China, marking a major step forward in flagship smartphone hardware. With a 200MP ZEISS APO super-telephoto camera, an 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, and MediaTek’s new 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, the device targets photography enthusiasts and power users alike.
Display and Performance
The phone features a 6.85-inch BOE Q11 ZEISS Master Color OLED display with a 2K resolution and an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 144Hz. This large panel sets it apart from the smaller 6.36-inch X500 Pro, making it ideal for reviewing photos, watching videos, and gaming.
Under the hood, the Dimensity 9600 Pro is built on a 2nm process with a tri-cluster CPU: two cores at 4.55GHz, three at 4.35GHz, and three at 3.1GHz. Memory options go up to 16GB RAM with storage up to 1TB. Software is handled by OriginOS 7 based on Android 17.
Battery and Charging
The 8,000mAh fifth-generation silicon-carbon cell (25% silicon content) supports 90W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. Vivo also states that the battery can operate at temperatures as low as -30°C under test conditions.
Camera System
The rear camera consists of a 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 main sensor with LOFIC technology and 3° optical stabilization, a 50MP ultra-wide camera, and the highlight: a 200MP ZEISS APO super-telephoto camera offering approximately 3.7x optical zoom. The telephoto supports the ZEISS G2 Ultra teleconverter, extending the equivalent focal length to 400mm for distant subjects. CIPA 7.0-class stabilization is included on the telephoto.
Video capabilities include 4K at 240fps slow motion, 4K at 120fps with advanced subject lock, 8K recording, 10-bit Log, 4:2:2 capture, ACES support, Cinematic Video, Cinematic Portrait Video, and 8K Native Live. The phone integrates BlueImage Dynamic Imaging Technology Stack, combining sensor, chip, ZEISS optics, and vivo’s V3+ and VS1+ image processors. A 50MP front camera completes the setup.
Pricing and Global Launch
China pricing starts at CNY 6,999 (12GB/256GB) and goes up to CNY 12,999 (16GB/1TB Creator Edition). A satellite communication model (12GB/1TB) is priced at CNY 8,999.
According to a vivo Austria microsite, the global launch is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 4 p.m. CEST, with preorders beginning the same day. International pricing and exact specifications are still unconfirmed. Some reports suggest that global models may feature a smaller battery than the China version.
Key Takeaways
- 200MP ZEISS APO super-telephoto camera with ~3.7x optical zoom and 400mm teleconverter option.
- 8,000mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
- MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip on 2nm process.
- 6.85-inch 2K OLED display with 144Hz adaptive refresh rate.
- Global launch expected October 27, 2026.
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