Vivo X500 Series India Launch: Expected Date, Specs and Models

The Vivo X500 India launch is now official, even if the date is not. Vivo India has put up a “Coming Soon” teaser for the X500 series, and the phones already have their own pages on Amazon and Flipkart. A tipster says the launch is on 25 November, offline pre-bookings have reportedly started, and India prices have now leaked. So here is what Vivo has confirmed, what the leaks say, and what the phones offer.

Vivo X500 India launch date: what is confirmed

Vivo India shared the first teaser on 5 November with the tagline “ZEISS Cinematics. Create Further.” According to Beebom, the teaser shows the X500 Pro Max in Sunset Orange. It also names two accessories for India: the Vivo Watch GT 2 and the ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra, a clip on lens that reaches 400mm on the Pro Max.

Then, a day later, the series got live product pages on Amazon and Flipkart, as My Mobile India reported. That usually means a launch is a few weeks away, not months.

The 25 November date comes from tipster Gadgetsdata, as reported by The Tech Outlook. Vivo has not confirmed it. Still, it fits the timeline, because the phones have already cleared BIS certification in India. Also, last year’s Vivo X300 series reached India on 2 December 2025, so a late November launch would be a little earlier than usual.

Vivo X500 pre-booking in India

According to tipster Passionategeekz, as reported by The Tech Outlook on 4 November, pre-bookings have started at select offline retailers. However, there is no word yet on the booking amount, launch offers or online pre-orders, and Vivo itself has not announced pre-bookings.

So if you are keen, ask your local Vivo store whether it is taking bookings and whether the amount is refundable. Otherwise, wait for the official launch, when online offers and bank discounts are usually announced.

Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max specs

All three phones launched in China in September and run OriginOS 7 based on Android 17. Here is how they compare on paper.

Spec details are from Beebom’s China launch report for the X500 and from My Mobile India for the Pro models. Indian variants can differ, especially battery size, so check again on launch day.

Why the X500 series matters

The big story is the camera. The X500 Pro Max puts a 200MP sensor behind its periscope lens, and Vivo is selling the 400mm extender separately. In other words, Vivo is chasing people who would otherwise carry a compact camera for zoom shots at concerts, wildlife trips or sports.

Battery is the other headline. The Pro Max carries 8,000mAh and even the base X500 has 7,500mAh, both with 90W charging. That matters in India, where people lean on their phones through long commutes and travel days.

Moreover, the standard X500 is a real option this time. In Europe, Vivo skipped it entirely. India appears to be getting it, which gives buyers a cheaper way into the series with the same 90W charging and a big battery.

Vivo X500 price in India: what to expect

Vivo has not announced Indian pricing. Still, a leak shared by tipster Sanju through Passionategeekz, reported by My Mobile India on 6 November, gives these expected India prices:

Treat these with caution. They are far above a straight conversion of China prices, and other estimates put the base X500 much lower. Leaked figures are sometimes box prices, which drop after launch offers. For reference, the X500 starts at 5,499 yuan in China (about Rs 79,000), the X500 Pro at 6,499 yuan (about Rs 93,000) and the X500 Pro Max at 6,999 yuan (about Rs 1,00,000). In Europe, according to TechJuice, the X500 Pro starts at 1,299 euros and the Pro Max at 1,499 euros.

However, China prices rarely translate directly. Indian pricing usually lands higher than a straight conversion, then bank offers bring the effective price down. Last year’s X300 started at Rs 75,999 in India, so expect the X500 to start above that, given rising memory costs.

Should you wait for the Vivo X500?

If zoom photography or battery life tops your list, yes, waiting a few weeks makes sense. Our list of phones launching this month covers the rest of November, and the Motorola Signature 27 India launch is due around the same time.

On the other hand, if you need a phone now, Diwali offers on current models may beat early X500 launch pricing. Before you pre-book, check the final price, bank offers and sale date. Also compare the online and offline price gap, which can be wide for flagships.

FAQ

When will the Vivo X500 series launch in India?

Vivo has confirmed the India launch but not the date. A tipster says 25 November 2026. Watch Vivo India’s website and the Amazon and Flipkart pages for the official date.

Which Vivo X500 models are coming to India?

Reports point to all three: the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. The teaser itself shows the Pro Max.

What is the Vivo X500 price in India?

It has not been announced. A leak suggests Rs 1,20,000 for the X500 and up to Rs 1,80,000 for the Pro Max, but this is unconfirmed. China prices start at about Rs 79,000 after conversion.

Can I pre-book the Vivo X500 in India?

A tipster says offline pre-bookings have started at select retailers. Vivo has not announced online pre-booking yet, so check with your nearest Vivo store.

Will the Vivo Watch GT 2 launch with the X500?

Vivo’s India teaser includes the Watch GT 2, so it is expected to launch alongside the phones.