The Vivo X500 series is expected to launch in India around November 25. Leaks suggest the lineup will be very expensive, with the X500 Pro Max Master Set potentially costing Rs 2,29,999. These phones aim to compete with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro models, offering high-end specs and premium pricing.
The Vivo X500 series could bring some of India's most expensive Android flagships yet. Leaked prices suggest the X500 Pro Max could cost up to Rs 2.29 lakh, putting it in iPhone territory. Here's what the three phones may offer.
Chinese smartphones are competing with Apple's iPhone, and it is not about specs or features but price. According to reports, Vivo's X500 series is set to become the most expensive flagship lineup in the Indian market. The series was introduced in China in September and went global in October. Now, the X500 lineup is expected to make its way to India around November 25. Ahead of its launch, leaks give us an idea of how much the phones may cost. And, going through them, it seems the series will be in direct competition with Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models.
Vivo X500 series expected price
The X500 series contains three smartphones -- the standard Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max. According to tipster Sanju Choudhary, the Vivo X500 is tipped to cost Rs 1,19,999 for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The Vivo X500 Pro could cost Rs 1,49,999 for the same configuration, while the X500 Pro Max is said to start at Rs 1,59,999.
The Pro Max could also come in a 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant priced at Rs 1,79,999. For those looking for more photography accessories, the X500 Pro Max Master Set is tipped to cost Rs 2,29,999. Choudhary also claims that buyers could get exclusive discounts at offline stores, which may bring the effective prices down.
As for colours, the Vivo X500 is tipped to arrive in Black and Red options, while the X500 Pro and Pro Max could be available in Orange and Black.
What the X500 series may bring to India
As these phones are already rolled out in China, we have an idea of what they may feature in India. The Vivo X500 features a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset and packs a 7,500mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging support. For photography, it gets a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 64-megapixel telephoto camera and a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera.
The Vivo X500 Pro comes with a smaller 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED display, also supporting a 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro processor. Its camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera and a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera. The phone packs a battery of up to 6,510mAh, with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
The Vivo X500 Pro Max, meanwhile, gets a larger 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a sharper 2K resolution. It is also powered by the Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. The biggest camera upgrade is a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto, alongside a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The Pro Max packs an 8,000mAh battery in the Chinese variant, with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging support.