Vivo X500 Pro Camera and Chipset Leaked: 64MP Sony Periscope, LOFIC Primary

• Quick Summary: The Vivo X500 Pro is revealed by Tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo. This includes a triple-lens camera system, consisting of a main camera that supports 50MP with (1/1.28" inch sensor size and LOFIC technology), a 50MP ultrawide, and a Sony IMX06H 64MP periscope camera, featuring 3x optical zoom. Reports suggest that the device will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9600 series SoC with 2nm fabrication technology, alongside a 6.37-inch flat OLED LTPO 1.5K screen, 7,000+ mAh battery and an Android 17-based Origin OS 7 interface. Launch in China in September 2026, and worldwide availability in November – December 2026 have been anticipated. Another premium Vivo X500 Pro Max is expected with a 200MP telephoto module.

Vivo X500 Pro Expected Camera System

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Vivo X500 Pro Full Leak Summary

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• Bottom Line: The Vivo X500 Pro leak from Digital Chat Station points to a 6.37-inch compact flagship with a LOFIC primary camera, a Sony IMX06H 64MP periscope telephoto, and a Dimensity 9600 on 2nm. The September 2026 China launch is the expected timeline. All specifications are from engineering prototype testing and may change. Add this to a late-2026 flagship watchlist if compact, premium Android is what you are waiting for.

FAQs

1. What cameras does the Vivo X500 Pro have?

According to tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Vivo X500 Pro is being tested with a triple rear camera setup: a 50-megapixel primary camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor and LOFIC technology, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with the Sony IMX06H sensor and 3x optical zoom. All camera specifications are from an engineering prototype stage and have not been officially confirmed by Vivo. A separate Vivo X500 Pro Max model is rumored to feature a 200MP telephoto lens not included in the X500 Pro's configuration.

2. What is LOFIC technology on the Vivo X500 Pro primary camera?

LOFIC stands for Long Overflow Integration Capacitor and is a Sony sensor technology that extends a camera sensor's dynamic range beyond what a standard capacitor architecture allows. In high-contrast lighting situations such as outdoor photography with bright sky and darker ground subjects, a standard sensor typically clips highlights to pure white. LOFIC adds a secondary capacitor to capture overflow from overexposed areas, preserving highlight detail that would otherwise be lost. The result is better-exposed images with more recoverable highlight information in difficult lighting conditions, a primary challenge for smartphone cameras in real-world use.

3. What chipset will the Vivo X500 Pro use?

The Vivo X500 Pro is tipped to use the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 series chipset on a 2nm process architecture. The Dimensity 9600 has not been officially announced by MediaTek at this stage and is a next-generation unreleased chipset. Moving from the Dimensity 9500's 3nm node to 2nm represents a full manufacturing process improvement that typically yields better performance per watt, higher peak frequencies, and improved AI processing capability. The same Dimensity 9600 tier is also tipped for the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max for the same period, consistent with BBK Electronics' shared chipset strategy across Oppo and Vivo flagships.

4. What is the display size of the Vivo X500 Pro?

Based on past leaks, the Vivo X500 Pro will feature a flat OLED LTPO panel measuring 6.37 inches with 1.5K resolution. It should be noted that the Vivo X500 Pro's display is much smaller than those of 6.7 to 6.9 inches, which are common among top-end flagships in 2026. The change in display form is evident in flat panels replacing the curved screens featured on some of the old Vivo X-series phones. LTPO enables the screen to adjust its refresh rate according to the content.

5. When will the Vivo X500 Pro launch?

According to current leak data, the Vivo X500 Pro line is expected to be released in China in September 2026, with worldwide availability in November or December 2026. There has been no official confirmation by Vivo regarding the release time or details of the Vivo X500 Pro line. The September 2026 projection is roughly 4 months away. The engineering sample status of the current leak indicates that the phone is currently in development; however, it is still quite early in the process.

6. What is the Sony IMX06H sensor in the Vivo X500 Pro telephoto?

The Sony IMX06H is Sony's flagship telephoto image sensor, designed specifically for periscope telephoto camera systems in high-end smartphones. It is part of Sony Semiconductor's Exmor RS series and is optimized for the optical constraints of periscope telephoto designs, where the sensor must perform at a specific focal length with specific aperture values that differ from those of primary cameras. Using a named Sony sensor in the telephoto position, rather than a generic image sensor, indicates Vivo is specifically investing in telephoto image quality for the X500 Pro rather than using the telephoto camera as a lower-priority secondary specification.

7. What is the battery capacity of the Vivo X500 Pro?

Previous leaks suggest the Vivo X500 Pro will feature a battery above 7,000 mAh. The precise capacity has not been confirmed in the current camera and chipset leak from Digital Chat Station. For a 6.37-inch compact flagship, a battery above 7,000 mAh would be a strong endurance specification given its size. Charging speed, wireless charging support, and the exact milliampere-hour figure will be revealed closer to the official launch. The Dimensity 9600's 2nm efficiency improvements could further extend the practical endurance beyond what the raw capacity suggests.

8. How does the Vivo X500 Pro differ from the X500 Pro Max?

The primary camera difference between the X500 Pro and the separately rumored X500 Pro Max is the telephoto camera. The X500 Pro is expected to feature a 64MP Sony IMX06H periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. The X500 Pro Max is rumored to feature a 200MP telephoto sensor in the current leak, reserving this higher-resolution telephoto exclusively for the top-tier model. This approach mirrors how Xiaomi and Samsung tier their Pro and Ultra models on telephoto capability. Other differences between the X500 Pro and Pro Max, such as screen size, battery, or chipset, have not been specified in the current leak.

9. What software will the Vivo X500 Pro run?

The Vivo X500 Pro is expected to launch with Android 17, according to current leaks, making it one of the earliest phones to ship with the OS if it launches as expected in September 2026. The software interface will be OriginOS 7, which is Vivo's proprietary Android skin for the Chinese market. OriginOS is the Chinese market version of the same software ecosystem that runs as FuntouchOS in markets including India and other international markets. A potential global launch in November to December would ship with the same Android 17 base.

10. Will the Vivo X500 Pro launch in India?

The X500 Pro has yet to be unveiled in India or even in China itself. Vivo's strategy for its flagship X Series phones has been quite selective. Some X Series Pro phones made it to the Indian market, while others did not. With regard to the X500 Pro, its launch window of November to December 2026 means it could launch after its release in China in September. Those who want to know about the latest X Vivo phone in India can keep an eye on Vivo India's website.

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