What Makes the Vivo X500 Pro Max a Camera-First 5G Flagship?

The vivo X500 Pro Max pairs a 200MP ZEISS telephoto lens with a LOFIC-equipped main sensor, 4K slow-motion at 240fps, and optional telephoto extenders that push reach to 400mm. When it launches in India, you can shop for it on Easy EMIs from Bajaj Finance.

vivo launched the vivo X500 Pro Max in China on 21st September, 2026, as the top model in the X500 series. Like other camera-focused vivo X-series 5G mobile phones, it comes with a ZEISS-tuned camera system led by a 50MP main camera, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. The same focus on imaging carries over to video, with support for 4K slow motion at 240fps and 10-bit Log recording, while optional ZEISS telephoto extenders give the camera extra reach.

With estimated pricing starting around Rs. 1,00,000, the vivo X500 Pro Max sits firmly in the premium segment. When it launches in India, you can purchase it on Easy EMIs from Bajaj Finance at any of its 1.5 lakh+ partner stores across 4,000+ cities — splitting the cost into monthly instalments that suit your budget rather than paying everything upfront.

What specs does the vivo X500 Pro Max come with?

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Specification vivo X500 Pro Max
Display 6.85-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, 2nm
Main camera 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 (LOFIC), 1/1.28-inch, f/1.57, CIPA 7.0 OIS
Telephoto 200MP Samsung HP0, ZEISS APO, 85mm, f/2.67, 3.5x optical zoom, CIPA 7.0 OIS
Ultrawide 50MP Samsung JN5, f/2.0, autofocus
Front camera 50MP, f/2.0
Video 8K at 30fps, 4K at 30/60/240fps, 10-bit 4:2:2 ACES
Battery 8,000 mAh, 90 W wired, 40 W wireless
Software Android 17, OriginOS 7

What camera features make the vivo X500 Pro Max stand out?

The vivo X500 Pro Max was co-engineered with ZEISS for optics and colour tuning, with ZEISS T* coating across the lens system to reduce reflections, flare, and ghosting. This helps photos taken around bright lights, windows, or direct sunlight hold better contrast. The following hardware is what sets the phone apart from standard flagship cameras:

50MP main camera with LOFIC sensor for difficult lighting

The main camera uses a 50MP Sony LYTIA L910 sensor with a large 1/1.28-inch size, f/1.57 aperture, and LOFIC technology. vivo claims up to 17 stops of dynamic range, which helps the camera hold detail in both bright and dark parts of a scene simultaneously. In a sunset portrait, for example, the sky can stay colourful without the person in front appearing too dark. The camera also gets 3-degree gimbal-grade stabilisation rated at CIPA 7.0, which reduces blur when you are shooting handheld at night, walking, or recording video without a tripod.

200MP ZEISS telephoto for portraits and long-range zoom

The 200MP ZEISS APO periscope telephoto uses a large 1/1.4-inch Samsung ISOCELL HP0 sensor with an 85mm equivalent focal length, f/2.67 aperture, and 3.5x optical zoom. The 85mm view gives portraits a more natural look with clean background separation, while the high-resolution sensor retains detail when you zoom in further or crop later. CIPA 7.0 stabilisation steadies distant subjects, and close focusing down to 15cm makes the lens useful for detailed shots of food, flowers, or small objects. A 1,536-point laser autofocus system helps the phone judge distance more accurately and lock onto moving subjects at longer zoom ranges.

Optional ZEISS telephoto extenders for extra reach

vivo also offers the ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 and Gen 2 Ultra as separate accessories. These push the camera to 200mm and 400mm equivalent focal lengths respectively — useful at concerts, sporting events, or when photographing wildlife and distant scenery where standard phone zoom falls short.

50MP ultrawide with autofocus

The 50MP ultrawide uses a Samsung JN5 sensor with autofocus, which handles closer subjects more reliably than a fixed-focus ultrawide. It covers a 15mm equivalent field of view, making it suited to large buildings, landscapes, and group photos.

What video capabilities does the vivo X500 Pro Max offer?

The vivo X500 Pro Max can record up to 8K video at 30fps, keeping clips sharp even after cropping or reframing. A 4K slow-motion mode at 240fps captures smoother action footage — useful for sports, pets, or any fast-moving subject. For editing, 10-bit 4:2:2 recording and ACES colour management retain richer colour and highlight detail, giving creators more flexibility in post-production. These features make the phone practical for vloggers and content creators who want high-quality video without carrying separate gear.

What powers the vivo X500 Pro Max beyond the cameras?

The phone runs on the 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, paired with vivo’s V3+ and VS1+ imaging chips to handle the heavier processing its camera and video features demand. You get up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage.

The 6.85-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display supports an adaptive refresh rate up to 144Hz, and an 8,000 mAh battery provides enough capacity for extended shooting sessions. The phone supports 90 W wired and 40 W wireless charging, so top-up times stay fast even with the large cell.

What is the expected price of the vivo X500 Pro Max in India?

vivo has not confirmed an India launch date or pricing for the X500 Pro Max yet. The estimated prices below are based on exchange-rate conversions and may change when the phone arrives in India.

Configuration Estimated price
12GB RAM + 256GB Rs. 1,00,000
12GB RAM + 512GB Rs. 1,14,000
16GB RAM + 512GB Rs. 1,21,000
12GB RAM + 1TB (satellite connectivity) Rs. 1,28,500
16GB RAM + 1TB (satellite connectivity) Rs. 1,35,600

Disclaimer: These are estimated prices based on current exchange rates. Actual India pricing may differ when vivo announces the local launch. The 1TB variants include satellite connectivity.

How can you buy the vivo X500 Pro Max on Easy EMIs from Bajaj Finance?

Once the vivo X500 Pro Max launches in India, you can pick it up on Easy EMIs from Bajaj Finance through its partner store network. This breaks the full price into monthly instalments that fit your budget. Here is how:

  • Visit a nearby Bajaj Finance partner store after the India launch.
  • Check the available Easy EMI options for the vivo X500 Pro Max.
  • Choose a repayment tenure between 3 and 60 months.
  • Provide the required documentation and complete your loan application.

Finish the purchase and take home your new phone with manageable monthly payments.

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