Vivo has officially confirmed that its next-generation flagship smartphone lineup, the X500 Series, will debut in India on November 26, 2026, following last week's teasers.
Positioned as a photography-focused flagship lineup for mobile imaging and professional content creation, the upcoming smartphones will continue vivo’s technical partnership with optics specialist ZEISS. Alongside the new smartphones, the company will also unveil its latest wearable, the vivo Watch GT2.
vivo X500 Smartphone Lineup
The X500 series will comprise three models targeting different segments of the premium smartphone market, with a strong focus on advanced telephoto photography, autofocus tracking, and professional video recording capabilities.
vivo X500 Pro Max: As the top-end model in the lineup, the X500 Pro Max features a ZEISS TrueDynamic Main Camera alongside a dedicated Telephoto AF Tracking Video system. The camera setup is designed to maintain continuous autofocus on moving subjects while recording high-resolution videos and capturing still images at extended focal lengths.
vivo X500 Pro: Aimed at users seeking advanced mobile photography in a relatively compact form factor, the X500 Pro combines flagship-grade imaging hardware and processing capabilities without adopting the larger dimensions typically associated with camera-focused smartphones.
vivo X500: The standard X500 features a floating camera module design, complemented by ZEISS-tuned colour profiles, imaging enhancements, built-in creative software tools, and telephoto capabilities optimized for everyday photography.
In addition to the smartphones, vivo will offer the X500 Pro Max Photographer Kit and the vivo Imaging Grip Kit, providing additional accessories for photography enthusiasts and content creators.
vivo Watch GT2
Alongside the X500 smartphones, vivo will introduce the Watch GT2, expanding its connected wearable ecosystem. The company has already highlighted several key features ahead of the launch:
- 2.07-inch Ultra-Vision display
- Battery life of up to 25 days on a single charge
- Continuous biometric and activity monitoring
- Enhanced integration with vivo's broader software ecosystem
Launch Date and Availability
The vivo X500 series and Watch GT2 will be officially unveiled on November 26, 2026, under the promotional campaign tagline “#BornToCreate.”
vivo is expected to reveal the complete hardware specifications, pricing details, and regional availability of the new smartphones, wearable, and accompanying photography accessories during the launch event.
