Vivo X500 Series India Launch Date Confirmed: Exclusive Red Variant Revealed

weeks of speculation about the flagship lineup’s arrival. The announcement, shared by Vivo India on X, includes a short teaser showing three colour options, with a new red finish among them.

The date is now official, but the Indian lineup is not yet fully defined. Vivo’s announcement refers to the X500 series without naming the individual models that will be available in the country.

Earlier reports suggested that the Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max would arrive together. The confirmed date fits that previously reported late-November schedule, although the three-model rollout remains an expectation rather than an official commitment.

New Red Variant Appears in the Launch Teaser

The 15-second promotional clip offers a fresh look at the phones ahead of their Indian debut. Among the finishes shown is a red version of what appears to be the standard Vivo X500, identifiable by its smaller circular camera module and separate flash.

That colour could become a notable part of the Indian launch. It was not included in the X500’s original Chinese colour selection and does not appear to be available in Europe or Southeast Asia. Vivo has not said whether the finish will be exclusive to India.

The teaser also leaves several practical details unanswered, including which colours will be offered on each model and whether every finish will be available across all memory configurations.

Earlier Teaser Put the Pro Max’s Camera System in Focus

Vivo’s previous Indian promotional material appeared to highlight the X500 Pro Max alongside a Zeiss telephoto accessory marked “400mm Equivalent.” That imagery suggested the company would make long-range photography a central part of its launch campaign.

The accessory is associated with the Zeiss telephoto extender system supported by the Pro models. Its appearance in Indian marketing points towards local availability, but Vivo has not yet detailed pricing, compatibility packages or whether it will be sold separately.

China Launch Provides a Guide to the Hardware

The X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max were introduced in China on September 21. Their existing specifications offer a useful preview of the range, but should not be treated as a final specification sheet for the Indian versions.

Vivo X500: Large Battery and a 144Hz Display

The standard X500 uses MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600M processor and a 6.59-inch flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate.

Its camera hardware includes a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 64-megapixel telephoto camera. A 7,500mAh battery rounds out the main specifications, with support for 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. The phone launched in China at a starting price of 5,499 yuan.

Vivo X500 Pro: A Smaller Flagship Option

The X500 Pro takes a more compact approach, pairing a 6.36-inch 144Hz LTPO display with the Dimensity 9600 Pro processor.

Its camera system includes a 50-megapixel main camera and a 64-megapixel telephoto camera with an 85mm-equivalent focal length. The Chinese model carries a 6,510mAh battery and supports the same 90W wired and 40W wireless charging combination. Prices in China start at 6,499 yuan.

Vivo X500 Pro Max: Bigger Screen and Higher-Resolution Telephoto

The X500 Pro Max sits at the top of the range, combining the Dimensity 9600 Pro with a larger 6.85-inch 2K display and a 144Hz refresh rate.

Its headline camera feature is a 200-megapixel Zeiss APO telephoto unit. Battery capacity rises to 8,000mAh, while charging remains at 90W wired and 40W wireless. The model starts at 6,999 yuan in China.

Vivo X500 Series: Chinese Models Compared

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Vivo X500

Vivo X500 Pro

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Feature	Vivo X500	Vivo X500 Pro	Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor	Dimensity 9600M	Dimensity 9600 Pro	Dimensity 9600 Pro
Display	6.59-inch 1.5K OLED	6.36-inch LTPO	6.85-inch 2K
Refresh rate	144Hz	144Hz	144Hz
Main camera	50MP	50MP	50MP
Telephoto camera	64MP	64MP, 85mm equivalent	200MP Zeiss APO
Battery	7,500mAh	6,510mAh	8,000mAh
Wired charging	90W	90W	90W
Wireless charging	40W	40W	40W
Starting price in China	5,499 yuan	6,499 yuan	6,999 yuan

The figures above describe the Chinese versions; Indian specifications, configurations and prices remain unannounced.

Indian Pricing and Sale Date Remain Under Wraps

The India announcement follows the Pro models’ European debut on October 27 and the series’ expansion into Southeast Asian markets. India is therefore the next confirmed launch destination in Vivo’s broader international rollout.

For prospective buyers, the main outstanding questions concern local pricing, memory options and availability. Vivo has not announced when sales will begin, and a launch date should not be confused with a confirmed retail release date.

The November 26 event should clarify which X500 models are coming to India, how the new red finish fits into the range and whether the Zeiss telephoto accessories will form part of the local offering.