The Vivo X500 India launch is on 26 November: the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max arrive, at 12 noon according to GSMArena, along with the Watch GT 2. Indian prices are not out yet, but the China and Europe prices give a fair idea, and they are higher than last year’s X300.
There’s also one small spec change on vivo India’s own launch page that the leak roundups have skipped. It’s in section 3, and it matters if you’re buying the Pro Max for its battery.
⚡ Key takeaways
- Launch: 26 November 2026, with the X500, X500 Pro, X500 Pro Max and Watch GT 2. Vivo’s India X account and press release confirmed the date.
- Vivo India’s page lists the Pro Max battery at 7,800mAh, not the 8,000mAh of the China model.
- Europe prices: X500 Pro from €1,299, X500 Pro Max from €1,499. China: Pro Max from 6,999 yuan.
- India prices are only tipped so far (Pro Max from ₹1,59,999 per tipster Sanju Choudhary). Treat them as rumours.
- Worth waiting for if you want a camera-first flagship. If you need a phone this week, skip the wait.
Vivo X500 India Launch Date and What’s Coming
Vivo India confirmed 26 November on its official X account, Beebom reports, and Daily Jagran says a company press release gave the same date with product microsites live. GSMArena puts the launch at 12 PM IST.
Four products are on the list:
- Vivo X500, the “standard” model
- Vivo X500 Pro, the compact one with a 6.36-inch screen
- Vivo X500 Pro Max, the camera flagship
- Vivo Watch GT 2, a smartwatch
Daily Jagran says the phones and the watch will sell through Amazon, Flipkart and vivo’s own online store. No sale date has been announced. Tipster Sanju Choudhary says sales could start on 2 December, but vivo hasn’t said so.
For context, vivo launched the X300 and X300 Pro in India on 2 December 2025, so this year’s Vivo X500 India launch comes about a week earlier.
X500 Pro Max and X500 Pro: What Vivo India Has Confirmed
Vivo’s India launch page (vivo.com/in) already lists the main specs for the two Pro models. These are official, not leaks.
| Spec (vivo India page) | X500 Pro Max | X500 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85-inch | 6.36-inch |
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm, TSMC N2P) | Same |
| Main camera | 50MP ZEISS, 1/1.28-inch sensor, f/1.57 | 50MP |
| Telephoto | 200MP ZEISS APO, 85mm, f/2.67 | 64MP ZEISS APO, 85mm, f/2.52 |
| Ultra-wide | 50MP, 15mm | 50MP |
| Battery | 7,800mAh | 6,510mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 40W wireless | 90W wired, 40W wireless |
| Colours listed | Apex Orange, Eternal Black | (page doesn’t split colours by model) |
The page also mentions 4K 60fps video with telephoto autofocus tracking, a Log video mode, and a vapour chamber it says is 32% bigger. Benchmark scores are still marked “TBD”.
One thing iPhone households will like: vivo lists support for connecting to iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, iPad, Mac and iCloud. How well that works day to day, we’ll only know from reviews after launch.
💡 Pro tip
The 40W wireless figure needs vivo’s own 50W Vertical Wireless Flash Charger 2, says the fine print. A generic Qi pad will charge the phone, just slower.
The Battery Detail Most Launch Roundups Missed
Here’s the catch from the top. In China, the X500 Pro Max has an 8,000mAh battery, as listed by My Mobile India and Beebom. Vivo India’s launch page says 7,800mAh.
That’s 200mAh less, about 2.5%. In daily use you won’t feel it much. But it tells you something useful: the Indian model is not a straight copy of the China phone. Vivo hasn’t explained the change.
So when you read “8,000mAh” in a pre-launch article, check whether it’s quoting the China spec. The X500 Pro, by contrast, is 6,510mAh on both the Indian page and in China.
There’s a second small India-specific note on the same page. The vivo Imaging Grip Kit has its own battery, but in India it cannot charge the phone. It only powers the grip. If you were hoping for a camera grip that doubles as a power bank, that’s not this one.
These are small things. Still, it’s a good reminder to judge the Indian phone by vivo India’s spec sheet on launch day, not by the China listings.
⚠️ Watch out
Specs for the base X500 (below) come from the China launch and reports. Vivo India hasn’t listed them yet, so they could change too.
Expected Vivo X500 Price in India
No official Indian price yet. Here’s what we can compare against: real prices in China and Europe, and the India leak.
| Model and variant | China price | Europe price | India price (tipped) |
|---|---|---|---|
| X500 Pro 12GB + 256GB | 6,499 yuan | €1,299 | ₹1,49,999 |
| X500 Pro 12GB + 512GB | 7,499 yuan | €1,449 | – |
| X500 Pro Max 12GB + 256GB | 6,999 yuan | €1,499 | ₹1,59,999 |
| X500 Pro Max 12GB + 512GB | 7,999 yuan | – | ₹1,79,999 |
| X500 Pro Max 1TB with kit | 8,999 yuan (12GB, no kit) / 12,999 yuan (16GB + Creator Kit) | €2,199 | – |
| X500 12GB + 256GB | not confirmed | not sold in Europe | ₹1,19,999 |
China prices are from My Mobile India; Europe prices from Gizchina’s 27 October report. The India column is from tipster Sanju Choudhary, as reported by Beebom. It’s a leak, nothing more.
Our read on the leak
Honestly, the base X500 at ₹1,19,999 looks too high to me. The X300 started at ₹75,999 last year, and the X300 Pro was ₹1,09,999 for 16GB + 512GB, per Business Today. A jump of over ₹40,000 for the standard model in one generation would be unusual.
The Pro Max figure is more believable, since Europe already prices it at €1,499. Wait for the Vivo X500 India launch on 26 November before you plan a budget around any of these numbers.
Telephoto Extenders and Grip Kit: The Extras You’ll Pay For
Vivo is selling the X500 series as a camera system, and the extras matter as much as the phone. All of these are listed on vivo India’s launch page and sold separately:
- ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra: 400mm equivalent, 248g, X500 Pro Max only.
- ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2: 200mm equivalent, 153g, works with all three X500 phones.
- Photographer Kit (Pro Max only): a grip case, strap and lens cap.
- Imaging Grip Kit: physical shutter button and zoom dial, with a battery that powers only the grip in India.
Prices for these haven’t been announced. Last year the X300’s 2.35x Telephoto Extender Kit cost ₹18,999, per Business Today, so budget for something in that range or higher.
Who actually needs a 400mm extender? People who shoot birds, wildlife, stage shows from the back row, or cricket from the stands. For family photos and travel, the built-in 85mm telephoto already covers most of it.
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Watch GT 2
The Watch GT 2 isn’t brand new. GSMArena notes vivo first launched it in China in October 2025, where it was rated for up to 17 days of normal use, or 14 days with the always-on display.
Vivo’s Indian marketing says up to 25 days. GSMArena points out it’s not yet clear if the Indian model has a bigger battery or if vivo is measuring differently. The screen is the same 2.07-inch size. We’ll know the real difference once the spec sheet is out.
Base X500
Vivo India hasn’t put the standard X500’s full specs on its page yet. From the China model, Beebom lists a Dimensity 9600M chip, a 6.59-inch 1.5K 144Hz OLED screen, a 50MP main plus 64MP telephoto camera, a 7,500mAh battery and the same 90W/40W charging.
Beebom also spotted a new red colour for the base X500 in vivo’s Indian teaser, one that wasn’t offered in China. Vivo hasn’t said if it’s India-only.
For most buyers, this base model is the one to watch. It gets the telephoto camera and a huge battery. If it lands closer to last year’s ₹75,999 than to the leaked ₹1,19,999, it could be the sensible pick of the series.
Should You Wait for the Vivo X500 or Buy Now?
It depends on what you care about and when you need the phone.
Wait for 26 November if:
- Camera, especially zoom, is your top reason to upgrade.
- You were looking at the X300 Pro or another ₹1 lakh+ camera phone.
- You can hold out two weeks. Launch-week bank offers often cut the price; last year’s X300 came with up to 10% cashback on SBI, HDFC, IDFC First and Yes Bank cards, per Business Today.
Don’t wait if:
- Your phone has died and you need one this week.
- Your budget is under ₹70,000, below even the most hopeful guess for the base X500.
- You mostly use WhatsApp, YouTube and UPI, where a ₹1.5 lakh camera phone is overkill.
If you’re trading in an old phone, check the exchange offer vs selling it yourself maths before launch day. And if a rival camera flagship is on your list, our OPPO Find X10 India launch guide has its Indian prices.
✅ Our verdict
If you want the best zoom camera on an Android phone this year, wait for 26 November and judge the X500 Pro Max on its real Indian price and launch offers. If you need a phone now or have under ₹70,000 to spend, don’t hold your purchase for this launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Vivo X500 launching in India?
On 26 November 2026. GSMArena reports the event at 12 PM IST. Vivo India confirmed the date on its official X account and in a press release.
What will the Vivo X500 Pro Max cost in India?
Vivo hasn’t announced it. Tipster Sanju Choudhary claims ₹1,59,999 for 12GB + 256GB. In Europe it starts at €1,499 and in China at 6,999 yuan.
Does the Indian X500 Pro Max have an 8,000mAh battery?
No. Vivo India’s launch page lists 7,800mAh. The 8,000mAh figure is from the China model.
Will the Vivo X500 be sold on Flipkart or Amazon?
Daily Jagran reports that the phones and Watch GT 2 will be sold on Amazon, Flipkart and vivo’s online store. The sale date isn’t official yet.
Does the 400mm telephoto extender work with the X500 Pro?
No. Vivo India lists the 400mm Gen 2 Ultra extender for the X500 Pro Max only. The 200mm Gen 2 extender works with all three phones.
The Bottom Line
The Vivo X500 series lands in India on 26 November with three phones, a watch and a set of zoom add-ons. The specs on vivo India’s page are solid, but the prices are still leaks, and the base model’s tipped price looks high. Don’t lock in a budget yet. We’ll update this page with the official ₹ prices and bank offers after the launch.
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- vivo India: X500 series launch page (specs, batteries, extenders, grip kit)
- GSMArena: vivo X500 series and Watch GT2 India launch date (26 Nov, 12 PM)
- Beebom: India launch date confirmed via vivo India’s X account, new red colour, tipped prices
- Daily Jagran: press release, Amazon/Flipkart/vivo store availability
- My Mobile India: X500 Pro and Pro Max China prices and specs
- Gizchina: X500 Pro and Pro Max European prices
- Business Today: Vivo X300 and X300 Pro India prices and launch offers (Dec 2025)