Will the small 6.37-inch Vivo X500 Pro become the most notable compact flagship in 2026, or will users still choose the giant 6.85-inch X500 Pro Max?
New information surrounding the Vivo X500 series is attracting attention as leak sources continue to describe the strategy of three different screen sizes. However, it should be emphasized that Vivo has not yet officially announced the full configuration of the X500 series, so the parameters below must still be considered leaked information, not the final commercial configuration. (Gizmochina)
1. Three screen sizes are mentioned
According to information compiled by Gizmochina from the leaked source Digital Chat Station, the X500 series is being tested with screens of about 6.59 inches, 6.37 inches and 6.85 inches. In particular, the 6.37 inch screen is linked to the Vivo X500 Pro, while the 6.85 inch screen is said to be for the Vivo X500 Pro Max. The standard X500 version is mentioned with a screen of about 6.59 inches. (Gizmochina)
Product Rumored Screen Size Current Information
Vivo X500 About 6.59 inches Configuration has not been confirmed by Vivo
Vivo X500 Pro About 6.37 inches Configuration has not been confirmed by Vivo
Vivo X500 Pro Max About 6.85 inches Configuration has not been confirmed by Vivo
The notable point lies in Vivo X500 Pro. If the size is 6.37 inches it becomes pineOfficial numbers, Vivo may be wanting to create a compact Pro flagship instead of forcing users to choose a very large screen phone to own a high-end configuration. Meanwhile, the 6.85-inch X500 Pro Max will target groups who like large screens and large display space.
2. Camera design may be what differentiates the X500 from the Pro series
The new source also claims that the standard Vivo X500 may use a large circular camera cluster placed in the upper left corner. This is a notable detail because the Pro versions are rumored to continue to use a large circular camera cluster located near the center of the back. This information has not yet been confirmed by Vivo. (Cinco Dias)
The image appearing in the post shared on social networks also illustrates a Vivo device with a circular camera cluster in the upper left corner and the ZEISS logo. However, this image is not enough basis to conclude that this is the official commercial design of Vivo X500. Therefore, renderings or photos circulating online should not be considered official product photos.
3. Dimensity 9600 chip information requires special caution
The post in the photo claims that Vivo X500 uses Dimensity 9600 manufactured on a 3 nm process. This detail cannot currently be considered an official parameter.
Previous leak sources have given different descriptions of the chip strategy. Some information suggests that the Vivo X500 Pro will use the new generation Dimensity 9600 platform on a 2 nm process, while the X500 Pro Max may be equipped with a higher performance variant. (Gizbot)
So for now, it is too early to confirm exactly which version of Dimensity 9600 all X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max use.
4. Vivo X500 Pro Max has clearer signs of existence
The name Vivo X500 Pro Max does not only appear in leaked configuration posts. Smartprix once reported that the trade name Vivo X500 Pro Max appeared in the GSMA IMEI database. Gizmochina later also reported on the appearance of this model in the IMEI database. This is notable evidence of the product name's existence, but it doesn't mean the specs being circulated have been confirmed. (Smartprix)
Available information also shows that the international X500 series may include X500e, X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. The final product structure in each market still needs to wait for announcement from Vivo. (Gizmochina)
5. Vivo X500 Pro can become a remarkable compact flagship
The most attractive point in this series of leaks is not necessarily the largest model. Vivo X500 Pro with a screen of about 6.37 inches could become a notable choice if Vivo really combines small size with a flagship processing platform and high-end camera system.
A source compiled by Gizbot from Digital Chat Station also mentioned the X500 Pro prototype with a 50 MP main sensor measuring about 1/1.28 inch, LOFIC technology, a 50 MP super wide-angle camera and a 64 MP periscope telephoto camera with a focal length equivalent to about 85 mm. All of these camera parameters are still leaked and have not been officially announced by Vivo. (Gizbot)
If the current information releasesExactly, Vivo's strategy will be quite clear. The standard X500 focuses on medium size and distinctive design, the X500 Pro is aimed at a compact high-end flagship, and the X500 Pro Max takes on the large screen segment and highest configuration in this group.
The most important thing right now is not to consider the circulating images or the Dimensity 9600 parameters, screen size and camera configuration as official information. More reliable data currently mainly reinforces the existence of product names in the X500 series, while the final configuration still has to wait for Vivo to announce.
