Vivo has officially confirmed that the X500 series is coming to India on November 26, 2026. Vivo India announced the date on November 12 in a new post on X, sharing a 15-second teaser that shows the lineup in three colours — including a new red variant that has not been offered anywhere else so far.
The announcement follows earlier teasers in India and lines up with reports that the lineup would arrive by the end of November. The phones will launch alongside the Vivo Watch GT 2 and a Zeiss telephoto converter kit, according to the launch coverage.
Key Takeaways
- The news: Vivo India has confirmed the X500 series launches in India on November 26, 2026.
- The models: Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max are expected — though Vivo has not yet named which models will go on sale in India.
- The new colour: A red finish on the standard X500, not offered in China, Europe or Southeast Asia.
- The camera highlight: Up to a 200-megapixel Zeiss APO telephoto on the Pro Max, with a 400mm-equivalent Zeiss telephoto extender teased for India.
- What’s still secret: Indian pricing, memory configurations and the sale date — none of those have been announced yet.
What Vivo Actually Confirmed
The official post is short: a date, a teaser and the X500 series name. It does not name which models will go on sale in India, and the models seen in earlier teasers should still be treated as expected rather than confirmed.
The teaser clip shows a red finish on the standard X500, which uses a smaller circular camera module with a separate flash. That red variant has not been offered in China and does not appear to be on sale in Europe or Southeast Asia either, which makes it an India-first colour for now.
A recent India teaser also appeared to highlight the Pro Max with a 400mm-equivalent Zeiss telephoto extender — a clip-on accessory that would push the phone’s zoom far beyond what the built-in lens can do on its own.
What to Expect: The China Specs
All three phones launched in China on September 21, 2026, so the hardware is already known — the only question is which of these specs and prices carry over to India.
The standard X500 uses the Dimensity 9600M, a 6.59-inch 144Hz 1.5K OLED display, a 50-megapixel main camera with a 64-megapixel telephoto, and a 7,500mAh battery, starting at 5,499 yuan (about $821) in China.
The X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max are the world’s first phones with the 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro. The more compact X500 Pro has a 6.36-inch 144Hz LTPO display, a 50-megapixel main camera, a 64-megapixel 85mm telephoto and a 6,510mAh battery, starting at 6,499 yuan (about $970) in China. The X500 Pro Max steps up to a 6.85-inch 2K 144Hz panel, a 200-megapixel Zeiss APO telephoto and an 8,000mAh battery, from 6,999 yuan (about $1,045).
All three support 90W wired and 40W wireless charging, and they launched in China with OriginOS 7 on Android 17. The Pro models also made their European debut on October 27, and the lineup has started reaching Southeast Asian markets as well.
The Bigger Picture
The X500 series is Vivo’s flagship push for the end of 2026, and the India launch lands in a crowded month: the Oppo Reno 17 series arrives November 16 in China, the Xiaomi 18 Pro goes global on November 17 in Paris, and the Honor 700 series launches November 13. Vivo’s bet is the camera system — a 200-megapixel Zeiss telephoto on the Pro Max, plus that clip-on extender — against rivals leaning on battery size and rear displays.
For Indian buyers, the practical questions are the ones Vivo has not answered yet: pricing, memory options and the sale date. The China prices translate to roughly $821 to $1,045 before taxes and duties, but Indian pricing often lands lower than a straight conversion — the November 26 event will settle it.
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FAQ
When does the Vivo X500 series launch in India?
Vivo has confirmed the X500 series launches in India on November 26, 2026. Vivo India announced the date on November 12, 2026, in a post on X with a 15-second teaser.
Which Vivo X500 models are coming to India?
Vivo has not named which models will go on sale in India. Earlier coverage points to the Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max arriving together, but that should still be treated as expected rather than confirmed.
What is the new red Vivo X500 variant?
The teaser shows a red finish on the standard X500, which uses a smaller circular camera module with a separate flash. The red variant has not been offered in China, Europe or Southeast Asia — it appears to be new for India.
What are the Vivo X500 series specs?
In China, the standard X500 has a Dimensity 9600M, 6.59-inch 144Hz display, 50MP main + 64MP telephoto cameras and a 7,500mAh battery. The Pro models use the 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro, and the Pro Max adds a 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto and an 8,000mAh battery. All three support 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
How much will the Vivo X500 series cost in India?
Vivo has not announced Indian pricing, memory configurations or a sale date. In China the series starts at 5,499 yuan (about $821) for the X500, 6,499 yuan (about $970) for the Pro and 6,999 yuan (about $1,045) for the Pro Max.
Sources: GizmoChina (Nov 12, 2026); Gadgets360 (Nov 12, 2026).
