Vivo X500 Pro Max Price, Specifications, & Availability

And there is much more to this flagship than its camera setup.

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Published 9 hours ago

After much teasing, Vivo has officially launched the X500 Pro Max as part of its latest flagship lineup, alongside the standard X500 and X500 Pro. The new phone brings a strong focus on photography and video, featuring a 50MP main camera, a 200MP APO telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor. Aside from that, it also comes with a 6.85-inch AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC, and a huge 8,000mAh battery. In this article, I will discuss everything you need to know about the Vivo X500 Pro Max, including its specifications, availability, and expected price in Nepal.

Key Highlights

Features a 6.85-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display with an adaptive 1–144Hz refresh rate and up to 4,400 nits peak brightness, 2000 nits (HBM).
Powered by MediaTek's flagship 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro SoC paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage.
Houses a Zeiss co-engineered triple camera setup featuring a 50MP main sensor with 3° gimbal OIS and a 200MP APO periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom.
The camera supports up to 8K video recording.
Packs a massive 8,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging.
Ships with OriginOS 7 based on Android 17, offering up to 5 years of major software updates.

Vivo X500 Pro Max Overview

Design and Display

Starting with the design, the Vivo X500 Pro Max features a glass body with a Tidal Cold-Carved Glass finish and a large circular camera module on the rear, similar to what we have seen in the previous models. Its thickness ranges from 7.95mm to 8.12mm depending on the variant. Likewise, it weighs 225g or 229g, again depending on the model.

The phone also has IP68 and IP69-rated protection against dust and water, adding extra protection against dust and water exposure. It is available in Earth Echo, Sunny Day, Sunset Glow, and Night Photography color options.

Moving on to the display, the Vivo X500 Pro Max sports a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED panel with a resolution of 3168 x 1440 pixels, offering sharp text and visuals. The screen uses an LTPO 8T panel with an adaptive 1-144Hz refresh rate, allowing it to switch between different refresh rates depending on the content. It also uses BOE's Q11 luminescent material, which vivo says improves power efficiency while reducing motion blur.

Moreover, the display can reach up to 4,400 nits of peak brightness at 20% APL and 2,000 nits of global peak brightness, delivering clear visibility even under direct sunlight. It also supports 10-bit color, HDR, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, ensuring a vibrant and wide range of colors for an immersive viewing experience.

Camera and Battery

For photography, like how it has been with the X-series, the Vivo X500 Pro Max features a triple-camera setup co-engineered with Zeiss. It consists of a 50MP main camera with an f/1.57 aperture, a 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto camera with an f/2.67 aperture, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. Here, the main camera gets up to 3-degree gimbal-grade OIS, while both the main and telephoto cameras support CIPA 7.0-level stabilization. This should help keep photos and videos steadier, particularly when shooting handheld or capturing moving subjects.

The highlight here is the 200MP APO telephoto camera, which offers 3.5x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. It should be particularly useful for capturing distant subjects without relying solely on digital cropping. The phone can also record videos at up to 8K at 30 fps, while slow-motion recording goes up to 4K at 240 fps, giving users more flexibility when recording fast-moving scenes. For selfies and video calls, there is a 50MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Despite its camera-focused hardware, the Vivo X500 Pro Max also packs a large 8,000mAh battery. This shows that Vivo has not compromised on endurance either, which should be useful for users who spend a lot of time taking photos, recording videos, gaming, or using the phone throughout the day. It supports 90W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging for quick top-ups when needed.

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Performance and Software

Under the hood, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is powered by MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, which is built on a 2nm process. It should be able to handle demanding apps, high-end gaming, and other intensive workloads efficiently. The phone is configured with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage, giving the higher-end variants plenty of room for apps, games, photos, and videos.

For thermal management, the X500 Pro Max is equipped with an Ice Plus Fluid VC cooling system whose cooling area is claimed to be 32% larger than the previous generation, helping manage heat during longer gaming sessions or demanding use.

On the software side, the Vivo X500 Pro Max runs OriginOS 7 based on Android 17. The company has also introduced its Blue River Smooth Engine, which coordinates the hardware and software to maintain a smoother experience over extended use. Furthermore, you can expect up to five years of both major OS and security updates, ensuring a long run.

Vivo X500 Pro Max Specifications:

Design and Build: 163.32 x 76.82mm, 7.95 - 8.12 mm thickness, 225 - 229 grams, Tidal Cold-Carved Glass finish, IP68/69 rating
Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 2K (3168 x 1440 pixels) resolution, 1–144Hz LTPO refresh rate, 10.7 billion colors, HDR, 95.27% screen-to-body ratio
Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm)
Memory: 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM; 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1 storage
Software & UI: OriginOS 7 based on Android 17
Rear Cameras: Triple-camera setup (50MP main + 200MP Periscope telephoto with 3.5x Optical zoom, 100x Digital zoom, and OIS+ 50MP ultrawide)
Front Camera: 50MP sensor, f/2.0 aperture
Security: 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock
Connectivity: Dual Nano-SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, NavIC, Infrared port
Battery: 8,000mAh, 90W wired fast charging, 40W wireless charging
Colors: Earth Echo, Sunny Day, Sunset Glow, Night Photography

Vivo X500 Pro Max Price in Nepal and Availability

The Vivo X500 Pro Max has been officially launched in China with a starting price of CNY 6,999 for the base variant (12/256GB). The 12/512GB model and 16/512GB model cost CNY 7,999 and 8,499, respectively. Meanwhile, the 12GB/1TB satellite communication variant is priced at CNY 8,999, and the top-end 16GB/1TB Creator Edition costs CNY 12,999.

Vivo has not yet announced its global launch, so there is no information regarding its local announcement either. However, if it is introduced here, you can expect the Vivo X500 Pro Max price in Nepal to be around NPR 160,199 for the base model.

Vivo X500 Pro Max	Price in China (Official)	Price in Nepal (Converted)
12/256GB	CNY 6,999	NPR 160,199
12/512GB	CNY 7,999	NPR 182,299
12GB/1TB	CNY 8,999	NPR 206,199
16/512GB	CNY 8,499	NPR 194,699
16GB/1TB	CNY 12,999	NPR 297,799