Vivo X500 Pro Max
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SCORE
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₨ 448,999
- Released 2026, September 24
- OS Android 17, up to 5 major OS updates
- Display 6.85" 1440x3168 pixels
- Camera 200MP 4320p
- RAM 12/16GB RAM Dimensity 9600 Pro
- Battery 8000mAh 90W 40W
PROS
- 1 200MP periscope camera with 3.5x optical zoom
- 2 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery
- 3 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display
- 4 90W wired and 40W wireless charging
- 5 IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
CONS
- 1 No expandable storage
- 2 No 3.5mm headphone jack
- 3 Heavy at up to 229g
Specification
Network
| Technology The mobile network technology the phone uses, such as GSM, HSPA or LTE. It determines which types of networks the phone can connect to. | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands The second-generation mobile network bands the phone can use for calls and basic data. Support for more bands means better compatibility with different networks. | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands The third-generation mobile network bands the phone supports for calls and mobile data. More supported bands mean better compatibility with different networks. | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - Malaysia, India HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - China |
| 4G bands The fourth-generation (LTE) mobile network bands the phone supports. More supported bands mean better compatibility and coverage on different networks. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands The fifth-generation mobile network bands the phone supports for faster mobile data. More supported bands mean better compatibility with different networks. | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed The data speed the phone can support on mobile networks. Higher speeds mean faster downloads and uploads when the network supports them. | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions The height, width and thickness of the phone, usually measured in millimetres. Smaller dimensions generally make a phone easier to hold. | 163.3 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm (6.43 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight How heavy the phone is, measured in grams. A lower weight generally makes a phone more comfortable to hold for long periods. | 225 g or 229 g (7.94 oz) |
| Build The materials and construction used for the phone body, such as the front glass, back and frame. | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| SIM The SIM card type and number the phone accepts, such as Nano-SIM or dual SIM. It determines how many mobile connections can be used. | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China |
| Others Additional specifications that do not fit the other categories. This lists any remaining relevant details about the phone. | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Display
| Type The kind of display panel used in the phone. Different panel types affect colour, contrast and power use. | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits (HBM), 4400 nits (peak) |
| Size The diagonal size of the display, measured in inches from corner to corner. | 6.85 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~91.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution The number of pixels in the display, shown as width by height. Higher resolution generally means a sharper image. | 1440 x 3168 pixels (~507 ppi density) |
| Protection Protection applied to the display or body, such as strengthened glass or water and dust resistance ratings. | Armor Glass, Mohs level 4 |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | Ultra HDR image support |
Platform
| OS The operating system software that runs the phone and its apps. Its version affects features, security and app compatibility. | Android 17, up to 5 major OS updates, OriginOS 7 |
| Chipset The main processor platform that powers the device. It controls performance, power efficiency and supported features. | Mediatek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm) |
| CPU The central processing unit that runs apps and tasks. More cores and higher clock speeds generally mean faster performance. | Octa-core (2x4.55 GHz & 3x4.35 GHz & 3x3.1 GHz) |
| GPU The graphics processing unit that handles images, video and games. A more capable GPU generally gives smoother graphics and gaming. | Mali-G2-Ultra-NX |
Memory
| Card slot A special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory (or in the past these slots have been used to add some missing features such as Wi-Fi connectivity). Memory cards have different capacities and are used to store and transfer files between compatible devices. There are several types of memory cards. The most popular and frequently used by mobile phone manufacturers is microSD; however, up until recently Sony Ericsson exclusively used the Memory Stick Micro (M2) card type developed by Sony. | No |
| Internal Storage The built-in storage space for apps, photos and files, measured in gigabytes. More storage lets you keep more content on the phone. | 256/512 GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 |
| RAM The memory the phone uses to run apps and keep them open in the background, measured in gigabytes. More RAM generally helps multitasking run smoothly. | 12/16 GB |
| Variant A phone variant is a specific model or version of a phone that differs slightly from other versions of the same phone from the same manufacturer. These differences can include variations in colors, sizes, features, specifications, or other attributes that distinguish one variant from another. For example, smartphones can have different storage capacities and colors, and different iPhone variants can have different cellular bands. | 12GB 256GB / 12GB 512GB / 16GB 512GB / 12GB 1TB / 16GB 1TB |
Camera
| Triple A camera is a device that captures light and processes it into an image. It does this through a lens, which focuses the light onto a light-sensitive surface where a picture is formed. This could be film in traditional cameras or an electronic sensor in digital cameras. | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.7, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, 3D LUT import |
| Video The meaning of VIDEO CAMERA is a camera that records video and usually audio | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 17 EV TrueDynamic Log, Dolby Vision HDR, 4K@120fps 10-bit Log, 10-bit 422 APV |
| Selfie camera The front-facing camera used for self-portraits and video calls. Higher megapixels can give more detail, along with features such as autofocus or flash. | 50 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
More
| Loudspeaker The built-in speaker used for calls on speakerphone, music and videos. It states whether the phone has one and its type, such as stereo speakers. | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack A round headphone port for wired headphones and audio accessories. If present, wired audio can be used without an adapter. | No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| WLAN The Wi-Fi standards the phone supports for wireless internet. Newer standards generally offer faster speeds and better connections. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth A short-range wireless technology for connecting accessories such as headphones and speakers. A newer version generally offers better range, speed and power efficiency. | 5.4/6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| GPS Satellite positioning used to find the phone location for maps and navigation. Support for more satellite systems can improve accuracy. | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5) |
| NFC Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless feature for contactless payments and quick pairing. It works only over very short distances. | Yes |
| FM radio Mobile phones that support FM radio have a dedicated FM radio receiver chip. This chip is responsible for receiving FM radio signals and converting them into audio signals that can be played through the phone's speakers or headphones. | No |
| USB The USB port used for charging and data transfer. Newer USB versions generally offer faster transfer speeds and a reversible connector. | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Infrared port An infrared (IR) port is a port on an electronic device that sends and receives data using infrared light. IR ports were commonly used in wireless devices to allow for fast communication with other devices, such as base stations. IR ports work by allowing two devices to face each other and share data using infrared rays within a range of 10 meters. | |
| Sensors Built-in sensors that detect motion, light, position and other conditions. They enable features such as auto-rotation, face unlock and navigation. | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Satellite connectivity support (1TB 12GB RAM only; for China) |
| Battery Type The kind of battery used in the phone and whether it can be removed. It describes the battery technology and form. | Non-removable Si/C Li-Ion |
| Battery Capacity The size of the battery, measured in milliamp-hours (mAh). A higher capacity usually means longer use between charges. | 8000 mAh (China); 7800 mAh (global) |
| Charging How the battery is charged, including wired and wireless charging speeds in watts. Higher wattage usually means faster charging. | 90W wired 40W wireless Reverse wireless Reverse wired |
| Made by The company that makes the device. It names the manufacturer responsible for the phone. | China |
| Color The color options in which the phone is available. Color choice does not affect performance or features. | Black, Gray, White, Orange |
| Models The specific model numbers or variants of the phone sold in different regions. Different models may vary in bands or storage. | V2610, V2602A |
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Vivo X500 Pro Max Review & Overview
Vivo introduced the X500 Pro Max in China on September 21, 2026, with sales beginning September 24. It’s Vivo’s new photography-focused flagship, built around a 6.85-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, MediaTek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro, an 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, and a triple-camera system led by a 50MP main sensor and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens.
Vivo has no official store or distributor in Pakistan, and the X500 Pro Max isn’t currently listed in Vivo Pakistan’s official catalogue at all, phones like the X300 FE are, this one isn’t. That means any unit currently reaching Pakistani buyers is imported or grey-market stock, not an officially distributed phone.
Price in Pakistan
China pricing (for reference)
| Storage | Price (CNY) |
|---|---|
| 12GB + 256GB | 6,999 |
| 12GB + 512GB | 7,999 |
| 16GB + 512GB | 8,499 |
| 12GB + 1TB Satellite Edition | 8,999 |
| 16GB + 1TB Satellite Edition | 9,499 (not yet confirmed) |
| 16GB + 1TB Creator Edition | 12,999 (not yet confirmed) |
Pakistan estimates (by storage)
| Storage | Price (Non-PTA) | Price (PTA Approved) |
|---|---|---|
| 12GB + 256GB | Rs. 290,000 – 450,000 | Not yet established |
| 12GB + 512GB | Pricing not yet stable | Not yet established |
| 16GB + 512GB | Pricing not yet stable | Not yet established |
| 12GB + 1TB | Pricing not yet stable | Not yet established |
| 16GB + 1TB | Pricing not yet stable | Not yet established |
These are early import-market estimates, not official Vivo pricing, Vivo Pakistan hasn’t listed the phone, so there’s no confirmed local price yet, and figures will likely shift once real stock and demand settle. PTA-approved units work permanently on all local networks. Non-PTA units only work for 60 days before losing calls, SMS, and mobile data unless registered through PTA’s DIRBS system.
Design
- Measures approximately 163.32 × 76.82mm and 8.1 mm thick
- The Night Photography version is slightly lighter at 225g; other versions run about 229g
- Glass front, aluminium frame, and either glass or reinforced composite on the back depending on the version
- IP68 (dust and immersion resistance) and IP69 (high-pressure water jet resistance), though this doesn’t mean the phone is immune to every kind of liquid damage, and warranty coverage for liquid exposure is a separate question worth asking about
Display
- 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED panel, 1440 × 3168 resolution, about 507 ppi
- Refresh rate up to 144Hz, with the LTPO architecture allowing it to vary rather than staying locked at the maximum
- HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, 1 billion colours
- 2,000 nits high-brightness mode, with a peak figure of up to 4,400 nits under specific conditions, not sustained full-screen brightness
- Armor Glass protection on top
Processor & Performance
- MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, built on a 2nm process
- Three-cluster CPU: two cores up to 4.55GHz, three up to 4.35GHz, three up to 3.1GHz
- Mali-G2-Ultra-NX GPU
- 12GB or 16GB of RAM, paired with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage
- No microSD expansion
- Worth knowing: any advertised “RAM expansion” feature uses storage as swap space rather than adding real physical memory, so it doesn’t carry the same bandwidth or latency benefits as actual RAM
- Early benchmark results have varied noticeably between pre-release units, which is normal while firmware and thermal tuning are still being finalized, judge real-world performance on sustained tests rather than a single benchmark number once reviews land
Camera
- Main: 50MP, f/1.6, 24mm, 1/1.28-inch sensor, OIS, PDAF, built around Sony’s new Lytia L910 sensor with LOFIC-based HDR capture, Vivo claims up to 17 stops of dynamic range
- Telephoto: 200MP periscope, f/2.7, 85mm, 1/1.4-inch sensor, OIS, native 3.5x optical zoom, with an extended teleconverter mode reaching a 400mm-equivalent range
- Ultrawide: 50MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119°, with autofocus, which makes it genuinely useful for close-up shots rather than just wide landscapes
- Selfie: 50MP, f/2.0, 20mm, autofocus
- ZEISS optics and T* lens coating across the system
Video: 8K at 30fps, 4K at up to 240fps, 1080p at up to 240fps, 10-bit Log recording, Dolby Vision HDR, a 17-EV TrueDynamic Log mode, and 4K/120fps Log capture. The 4K/240fps mode in particular pushes past the usual 4K/60fps flagship ceiling, though how usable it is in practice will depend on lighting, heat, and storage space as much as the headline number.
Battery & Charging
- 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, well above what most conventional flagships carry
- The phone has an 8,000mAh battery in China and a 7,800mAh battery in the global variant
- 90W wired charging
- 40W wireless charging
- Reverse wired and reverse wireless charging supported
- Real-world battery life still depends on the 144Hz display, processor load, camera use, and network conditions, not the mAh figure alone, but this is a genuinely large reserve to work with
Software
- Ships with Android 17 and OriginOS 7 in the Chinese market
- Third-party listings point to up to five major OS upgrades, though that’s not yet an official Vivo commitment
- Pakistani buyers should treat the Chinese OriginOS build and a future international release as potentially different software experiences, Google services, language support, Android Auto, notification behavior, payment services, and carrier features can all differ between them
Connectivity
- 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, NFC, dual-SIM support, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner
- USB Type-C 3.2 for data transfer
- The Chinese version uses dual nano-SIM; international documentation suggests broader SIM/eSIM support on other regional models, worth checking against the exact model number
- No 3.5mm headphone jack; stereo speakers with high-resolution audio support are included
Buying in Pakistan
- Vivo has no official store here, and the X500 Pro Max isn’t in Vivo Pakistan’s current catalogue, so there’s no confirmed local launch date
- Early units typically arrive through Gulf-market imports at a premium before pricing settles
- PTA registration is mandatory for permanent local network access, DIRBS handles this, and a non-compliant device loses calls, SMS, and mobile data after 60 days
- The phone shows up under different model numbers, V2610 in third-party databases, V2602A and V2602DA in Vivo’s own Chinese documentation, and modem bands, SIM configuration, and software can differ between them, so check the exact model number before buying
- Get written warranty terms from the seller, since there’s no official Vivo Pakistan backing an imported unit
Bottom Line
The X500 Pro Max is a camera-first flagship built around a genuinely excellent 200MP periscope system and an unusually large battery, not a phone chasing benchmark numbers for their own sake. The 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro, 4K/240fps video, and 8,000mAh cell round out a specification sheet aimed squarely at the premium end of the market.
The catch for Pakistani buyers is availability. With no official local listing yet, anyone buying today is buying imported stock, which means verifying the model number, checking the IMEI and PTA status, and getting real warranty terms in writing before paying, rather than assuming it’ll behave like a future official release. If you don’t need to own it immediately, waiting for either an official Pakistan listing or more price stability in the import market is the lower-risk path.
