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vivo X500 Pro Max

A flagship camera phone adds the option of a much longer lens.

Brand

vivo

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Consumer Electronics Details

Product type

China-market flagship smartphone; V2602A / V2602DA

Core feature

LOFIC main camera, portrait telephoto and optional long-reach extender

Connectivity

Dual nano-SIM 5G; Wi-Fi 7; satellite SMS limited to supported 1TB / China Mobile service

Key Facts

Rear cameras

50MP LOFIC main; 200MP 85mm-equivalent telephoto; 50MP ultrawide

Telephoto accessory

Optional vivo Zeiss extender; stated 400mm equivalent

Video

Up to 8K recording; 4K/240fps slow motion

Display

6.85-inch AMOLED; 3168 × 1440; 1–144Hz

Battery / charging

8,000mAh typical; maximum 90W wired / 40W wireless

Processor / software

Dimensity 9600 Pro; OriginOS 7 based on Android 17

Weight

225g black finish; 229g other finishes

Product Overview

vivo X500 Pro Max brings a large main-camera sensor, portrait-range telephoto and high-frame-rate video into one 6.85-inch phone. A separate Zeiss telephoto extender can turn it into a longer-reach camera kit. Launch coverage includes sample photos and a model-specific camera breakdown; it does not yet establish a controlled comparative camera verdict or sustained recording performance.

What Stands Out

A 50MP LOFIC main sensor sits alongside a stabilized 200MP telephoto with an 85mm-equivalent field of view. The phone supports 4K/240fps slow motion, while the optional first-party Zeiss extender offers a stated 400mm-equivalent reach. These are distinct capture options; the accessory adds equipment and handling beyond the standard handset.

Why It Matters

vivo treats the camera as a system that can grow beyond the phone's built-in lenses. The X500 Pro Max connects portrait-range telephoto, high-frame-rate clips and a physical long-reach accessory within a mobile workflow. The practical comparison needs actual photographs, recording limits and accessory handling alongside the specifications.

Best For

Mobile photographers and video creators comparing large flagship phones for portrait telephoto, slow-motion clips and an optional long-reach lens, with access to support for the exact regional model.

Not For

People who want a light, compact phone, expect the extender in every box, or need confirmed local pricing, warranty and long-form recording performance before choosing a device.

Things to Know

TechRadar's launch report covers about 24 hours with the Pro Max and includes sample photos. DPReview provides a camera-system breakdown. Neither is a completed controlled camera comparison or endurance test; listed battery capacity and video modes do not establish runtime or long-form thermal behavior.

The 400mm-equivalent extender is optional. The creator kit is a separate bundle; confirm the included lens, grip, mounting parts and case rather than assuming a standard phone package contains them.

The China specification lists 225g for the black finish and 229g for other finishes. Allow for the additional size and handling of an attached extender.

vivo confirmed China sales and has announced a planned X500-series launch in the Philippines. The linked Philippine announcement gives no local availability details. Check the exact local model, configuration, price, warranty and repair terms.

Before importing, verify carrier bands and features, required apps and Google services, language and update support, and service eligibility. The China model runs OriginOS 7; a China specification does not establish the software or network setup of a future regional version.

BeiDou satellite messaging is limited to supported 1TB variants and China Mobile service activation; carrier charges may apply. It is not a general satellite feature for every version or country.

vivo lists an 8,000mAh typical battery and maximum 90W wired / 40W wireless charging. Actual charging power varies; confirm compatible chargers and accessories for the exact package.