Vivo has officially confirmed that its new X500 series will launch in India on November 26.
The company shared the date through a teaser on its India social media handles.
The series has three phones. They are the standard Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max.
These are Vivo's top-end phones, known as flagships.
The launch event is set to begin at 12 PM IST, which means Indian Standard Time.
Vivo is also expected to livestream the event, so people can watch it online.
Key points
- The Vivo X500 series launches in India on November 26.
- There are three models: X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max.
- The Vivo Watch GT 2 smartwatch will also be introduced.
- Official prices are not out yet. A tipster has shared expected prices.
What can buyers expect from the phones?
These specifications are expected, not yet confirmed. The standard X500 is tipped to have a 6.59-inch OLED screen.
OLED is a type of screen that gives bright and sharp colours.
It will reportedly run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chip, which is the brain of the phone.
It is also expected to have a 7,500mAh battery. mAh shows how much charge a battery can hold.
The X500 Pro is more compact, with a 6.36-inch screen. It is tipped to have a 6,510mAh battery.
Buyers who prefer smaller phones may find it useful.
The X500 Pro Max is the most premium model. It is expected to have a large 6.85-inch screen.
In the Chinese version, its battery is 8,000mAh.
The Pro Max is also tipped to have a 200-megapixel telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom.
It can also work with ZEISS telephoto extenders, which are add-on lenses for zooming further.
So how much will these phones cost?
Vivo has not yet announced the official price in India. A tipster, Sanju Choudhary, has shared expected prices.
A tipster is a person who shares launch details before the company does.
According to him, the standard X500 could cost Rs 1,19,999.
The X500 Pro could be Rs 1,49,999, and the Pro Max could start at Rs 1,59,999.
These figures are for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage version.
These prices would be much higher than the previous X300 series.
The X300 started at Rs 75,999, and the X300 Pro started at Rs 1,09,999.
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The tipster also said the phones may go on sale from December 2. Treat these details with care until Vivo announces them.
If you are planning to buy, compare the final price with your budget.
What else will Vivo launch with the phones?
Vivo is also expected to launch the Watch GT 2 smartwatch in India.
It could have a 2.07-inch AMOLED display and come in Black and Off White colours.
The watch is tipped to last up to 25 days on one charge. Vivo has also teased ZEISS telephoto extenders for India.
More details on their price and availability will come at the launch.
