SHANGHAI, CHINA — Filipino actress and vivo Philippines ambassador Anne Curtis attended the global unveiling of the vivo X500 Series in Shanghai on September 21, 2026. The event introduced the vivo X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max, with the series focused on smartphone imaging for photos, video, and live content.
Curtis attended the event ahead of the series’ planned launch in the Philippines. vivo has confirmed that the X500 Series will also launch in the country, although local availability details have not yet been announced.
BlueImage Dynamic Imaging Technology
The X500 Series uses vivo’s BlueImage Dynamic Imaging Technology Stack, which combines developments in sensors, imaging chips, and software algorithms.
According to vivo, the technology stack covers five areas: high dynamic range, professional image quality, cinematic color, professional stabilization, and dynamic consistency.
X500 Pro Max Imaging Features
The X500 Pro Max features the vivo × Sony LYTIA L910 sensor, which vivo says supports up to 17 EV of dynamic range.
The model also includes a 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto Camera and supports the 400mm Equivalent vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra.
For video, the X500 Pro Max supports 4K 240fps Cinematic Slow-Mo Video and 8K Native Live.
Video Features Across the Series
The X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max support 17 EV TrueDynamic Log Video, 10-bit 4:2:2 encoding, ACES support, and 4K 120fps Log video.
The series also includes six cinematic video color styles and 4K Cinematic Portrait Video. Its Cinema mode includes features such as Auto Framing Video, Vortex Shot, Super Slow-Mo, and Dual View.
vivo also says imaging features such as 8K Native Live and high-specification video recording will be available across the lineup, including on the standard X500.
Dimensity 9600 Pro and Large-Capacity Batteries
The X500 Pro Max is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro platform and includes vivo’s V3+ and VS1+ imaging chips.
It also features a 2K ZEISS Master Color Display and an 8,000mAh BlueVolt Battery.
The X500 Pro has a 6,510mAh battery, while the standard X500 uses a 7,500mAh BlueVolt Battery. All three models run OriginOS 7.
vivo X500 Series Philippines Availability
vivo has confirmed that the X500 Series will launch in the Philippines, but the company has not yet announced local pricing, specific models, or availability dates in the supplied announcement.
