Vivo X500 Pro Max has officially launched in China alongside the standard Vivo X500 and Vivo X500 Pro. The phone leans heavily into photography, pairing a 50MP main sensor with a 200MP APO telephoto lens and a 50MP ultrawide camera. It also brings a large 2K AMOLED screen, MediaTek’s latest flagship chip, and an 8,000mAh battery. Let’s take a closer look at what the phone brings, along with its Nepal expected price, specifications, and availability.
- 6.85″ 2K 144Hz AMOLED display
- Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, up to 16GB RAM
- 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto camera
- 8,000mAh battery, 90W wired charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max Overview
Design and Display
Vivo hasn’t strayed far from its known design language with the Vivo X500 Pro Max. The phone carries a large circular camera bump on the back, finished with a Tidal Cold-Carved Glass texture that adds some grip and visual depth. Thickness sits between 7.95mm and 8.12mm, and weight varies slightly by variant, coming in at either 225g or 229g. Shoppers can pick from four finishes, Earth Echo, Sunny Day, Sunset Glow, and Night Photography, and the build carries both IP68 and IP69 ratings, so it can handle splashes, dust, and even a brief dunk without issue.
Where the phone really pulls ahead is the screen. Vivo has fitted a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED panel with a 3168 x 1440 resolution, sharp enough for text and video to look crisp up close. The LTPO tech lets the refresh rate shift anywhere from 1Hz to 144Hz depending on what’s on screen, which helps save battery during lighter tasks. Brightness tops out at 4,400 nits, and with 10-bit color support plus a full DCI-P3 gamut, colors hold up well whether you’re indoors or out in harsh sunlight.
Performance
At the core of the Vivo X500 Pro Max sits MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro, a 2nm chip built to handle heavier workloads without breaking a sweat. Vivo has backed it with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and storage options reaching 1TB of UFS 4.1, so there’s room to keep apps, games, and media running smoothly without constantly clearing space.
Heat management gets attention too, with an Ice Plus Fluid VC cooling setup that Vivo claims is 32% larger than what shipped on the last generation, useful for anyone who games for long stretches. Software runs on OriginOS 7 layered over Android 17, and Vivo’s Blue River Smooth Engine works in the background to keep things responsive over time. The company is also backing the phone with five years of OS and security updates, which is a solid commitment for long-term users.
Camera
We have to say, the camera setup is where the X500 Pro Max really tries to earn its “Pro Max” name. On paper, we’re looking at a 50MP main sensor (f/1.6, 24mm wide, 1/1.28-inch sensor) with gimbal-style OIS, a 200MP Zeiss APO periscope telephoto lens (f/2.7, 85mm) offering 3.5x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide shooter (f/2.0, 15mm, 119-degree field of view). It’s a setup clearly built for people who care about getting the shot right, not just having more megapixels for the sake of it.
What stands out to us is the stabilization work Vivo has put into this one. Both the main and telephoto lenses come with CIPA 7.0-level stabilization, which on paper should mean noticeably less blur when shooting handheld, whether that’s a quick photo on the street or trying to keep a shot steady while walking. Vivo has also added laser autofocus and a dedicated color spectrum sensor to help the phone lock focus faster and read lighting more accurately, along with Zeiss T* lens coating to cut down on glare and flare in bright conditions.
On the video side, we get 8K recording at 30fps, 4K at up to 120fps, and full HD footage up to 240fps for slow motion, with support for 4K 10-bit Log and Dolby Vision HDR for anyone who wants more control while editing. That’s a fairly complete video toolkit for a phone in this segment, especially for anyone who likes to fine-tune footage after shooting rather than relying purely on auto mode.
Rounding it off, the front camera comes in at 50MP (f/2.0, 20mm wide) with its own autofocus and HDR support, which should keep video calls and selfies looking sharp and detailed without much extra effort. Between the long reach of the telephoto lens, the stabilization on offer, and the video flexibility, this camera system looks built to cover most shooting situations without needing a separate camera on hand.
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Battery and Connectivity
Even with all the camera hardware packed in, Vivo made sure battery life wasn’t an afterthought. The X500 Pro Max houses an 8,000mAh battery, one of the larger cells you’ll find on a flagship right now, and it supports 90W wired charging alongside 40W wireless charging, so a quick top-up between sessions won’t take long.
Connectivity is just as well rounded. The phone supports dual Nano-SIM 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.2 with OTG, covering most of what users need day to day. It also comes with a full satellite suite, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, and NavIC, plus an infrared port for controlling other devices and a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor for quick, secure unlocking.
Vivo X500 Pro Max Specifications
- Design & Build: 163.3 x 76.8 x 8.1mm, 225g or 229g, Glass front and back with aluminum frame, IP68/IP69 rating
- Display: 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1440 x 3168 pixels (~507 ppi), 144Hz refresh rate, 4400 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Armor Glass protection
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm)
- Memory: 12GB/16GB RAM & 1TB UFS 4.1 storage (256GB/512GB/1TB options)
- Rear Camera: 50MP wide (f/1.6, OIS) + 200MP periscope telephoto (f/2.7, 3.5x optical zoom, OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/2.0, 119°), Zeiss optics, 8K video @30fps
- Front Camera: 50MP (f/2.0), HDR, 4K video @30/60fps
- Software & UI: Android 17, OriginOS 7
- Network & SIM: 5G, Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2, Infrared port, GPS/GLONASS/BDS/GALILEO/QZSS/NavIC
- Sensors: Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
- Battery: 8000mAh, 90W wired charging, 40W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max Price and Availability in Nepal
Vivo X500 Pro Max has launched in China, where the base 12GB+256GB model starts at CNY 6,999. The 12GB+512GB and 16GB+512GB variants cost CNY 7,999 and CNY 8,499 respectively, while the 12GB+1TB satellite edition is priced at CNY 8,999, and the top-tier 16GB+1TB Creator Edition tops out at CNY 12,999. It’s already up for sale there through the Vivo online store.
| Vivo X500 Pro Max | China (Official) | Nepal (Converted) |
|---|---|---|
| 12GB+256GB | CNY 6,999 | NPR 1,59,999 |
| 12GB+512GB | CNY 7,999 | NPR 1,82,799 |
| 12GB+1TB | CNY 8,999 | NPR 2,05,699 |
| 16GB+1TB | CNY 8,499 | NPR 1,94,199 |
| 16GB+2TB | CNY 12,999 | NPR 1,97,399 |
There is no confirmation yet on a global or Nepal launch. If it does arrive locally, the Vivo X500 Pro Max price in Nepal could start around NPR 160,199 for the base variant, though these are rough conversions before import duties.
Conclusion
All things considered, the Vivo X500 Pro Max feels like Vivo going all in this time around. The 200MP APO camera, the smooth 2K 144Hz display, and that new Dimensity 9600 Pro chip all point to a phone built to compete right at the top. Whether it actually makes its way to Nepal is still up in the air, but based on what’s on offer, this is one launch worth keeping an eye on if you’re after a flagship that leans hard into photography.
Source: Via