Rumors surrounding Vivo’s next-generation flagship lineup are beginning to solidify, as four distinct model numbers linked to the Vivo X500 series have now surfaced in the IMEI database. The entries point to an impending global rollout of the Vivo X500, X500e, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max, fleshing out what is expected to be a tiered family of devices. While official confirmation is still pending, the database filings add considerable weight to an international launch strategy.
Leaker details Sony sensor upgrades for the Pro Max
The most detailed camera specifications to emerge so far center on the standard Vivo X500 and the range-topping X500 Pro Max, courtesy of known Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is being positioned as the direct successor to the Vivo X300 Pro and is likely to retain a large 6.85-inch display. Current test units suggest it will adopt a new 50-megapixel Sony sensor with a 1/1.28-inch footprint and LOFIC technology, engineered to capture substantially greater dynamic range. This is widely expected to mark the debut of the recently announced Sony Lytia L910 in a commercially available smartphone.
The more compact Vivo X500 Pro, meanwhile, is said to house a 6.37-inch panel, while the entry-level X500 is described as a “medium-sized” device with a 6.59-inch display, catering to users who prefer a slightly more manageable form factor without stepping down to the smallest tier.
Refinements to telephoto and stabilization
Beyond the main sensor’s LOFIC capabilities, the overall Zeiss-branded triple-camera architecture on the Pro Max appears largely carried over from its predecessor, with one notable exception. The leaker indicates that image stabilization has seen a meaningful upgrade, inherited from the Vivo X300 Ultra, and will meet CIPA 7.0 criteria for the first time in a handset. The periscope telephoto unit remains a 200-megapixel 1/1.4-inch sensor with an 85mm equivalent focal length, while the ultra-wide camera continues to use a comparatively modest 50-megapixel sensor. Both modules are said to be paired with an updated lens group, and high-quality telemacro shooting is expected to be supported on the Pro Max.
Shifting strategy for the standard Vivo X500
Evidence points to a strategic recalibration of the main camera on the base Vivo X500. Unlike the Vivo X300, which featured a 200-megapixel primary sensor, the new model is tipped to move toward the same 1/1.28-inch 50-megapixel Sony hardware used by its larger siblings, though without the LOFIC capability reserved for the Pro Max. Alongside a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, the standard X500 is also expected to gain a 1/2-inch 64-megapixel Sony sensor for its 70mm periscope telephoto, likely utilizing the newly unveiled Sony LYT-610. This component promises notable improvements in image quality, though it remains unclear whether the 70mm module will incorporate telephoto macro functionality akin to the Pro variants.
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