Vivo has finally put a date on its biggest India launch of the year. The Vivo X500 series will arrive in India on November 26, 2026, and this time the company is not holding anything back. All three phones, the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, will debut together at a launch event starting at 12 noon, and the Watch GT 2 smartwatch will share the stage with them.
The announcement came through Vivo India’s official X account on Thursday, November 12, with a 15-second teaser and the line, “The wait has led to something extraordinary.” Until now, Vivo had only confirmed the top-end X500 Pro Max for India. The new post confirms that the standard X500 and the X500 Pro are coming too, which makes November 26 one of the biggest single launch days the brand has planned for the Indian market.
Three phones, one launch day
The X500 series is Vivo’s flagship lineup, and each of the three models is aimed at a slightly different buyer. The standard X500 is the entry point to the range, the X500 Pro is the compact option, and the X500 Pro Max sits at the top with the most advanced camera hardware Vivo has put in a phone so far.
As per the specifications of the models already launched in China and global markets, the X500 gets a 6.59-inch 1.5K 144Hz OLED display, a Dimensity 9600M chipset and a 7,500mAh battery. The X500 Pro is smaller, with a 6.36-inch 1.5K 144Hz LTPO OLED screen, the 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro processor and a 6,510mAh battery. Both phones carry 50MP primary cameras with dedicated telephoto sensors.
The X500 Pro Max is the headline act. It packs a 6.85-inch 2K 144Hz display, the Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset and an 8,000mAh battery in its China variant. Its camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor, a 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom and CIPA 7.0 stabilisation, a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 50MP selfie camera. That 200MP telephoto is the centrepiece of the series, and it is the reason Vivo is pushing photography accessories so hard this time.
A new red colour and camera accessories
The teaser shared by Vivo India also shows the lineup in three colours, including a new red finish on the standard X500. The red variant has not been offered in China, Europe or Southeast Asia, which makes it an India-first colour option for the series.
Vivo is also bringing its camera accessory ecosystem to India. The 200mm Zeiss Telephoto Extender Gen 2 works with all three X500 phones, while the 400mm Zeiss Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra is compatible only with the X500 Pro Max. Both will be sold separately. The X500 Pro Max Photographer Kit and the Vivo Imaging Grip Kit will also be part of the launch, though Vivo has said the grip kit’s battery will power only the grip itself in India, not the phone attached to it.
Watch GT 2 joins the event
The Watch GT 2 will launch alongside the phones, and it comes with an interesting twist for India. In China, the watch was advertised with up to 17 days of battery life with normal use and 14 days with the always-on display switched on. In India, Vivo is advertising a 25-day battery, which suggests the Indian model may pack a larger battery, though the company has not shared the full specifications sheet yet. What is confirmed is a 2.07-inch display, the same size as its Chinese counterpart.
Price and sale date: what we know so far
Vivo has not announced Indian pricing, memory configurations or a sale date for the X500 series. Reports based on tipster leaks suggest the X500 could start at Rs 1,19,999 for the 12GB and 256GB variant, the X500 Pro at Rs 1,49,999 and the X500 Pro Max at Rs 1,79,999 for the 12GB and 512GB variant, with the photography kit tipped at Rs 2,29,999. These are leaked figures, not official prices, and buyers should wait for the November 26 event for confirmation.
A separate leak has tipped sales to begin from December 2 onwards. What is confirmed is that the phones and the Watch GT 2 will go on sale through Amazon, Flipkart and Vivo’s own online store. The phones will run Vivo’s latest OriginOS version based on Android 17.
The X500 series first launched in China on September 21, followed by a global debut on October 27. The India launch on November 26 completes the rollout, and with three phones, a smartwatch and a full set of camera accessories arriving on the same day, it is shaping up to be Vivo’s biggest India event of the year.
FAQs
When will the Vivo X500 series launch in India?
The Vivo X500 series will launch in India on November 26, 2026, at 12 noon. The event is expected to be livestreamed.
Which Vivo X500 models are coming to India?
All three models are confirmed: the Vivo X500, Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max. The Watch GT 2 smartwatch will launch alongside them.
What is the price of the Vivo X500 series in India?
Vivo has not announced official India pricing yet. Leaked reports tip the range from Rs 1,19,999 to Rs 1,79,999, but these figures are unconfirmed.
What is special about the Vivo X500 Pro Max camera?
The X500 Pro Max has a 200MP Zeiss APO telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom and CIPA 7.0 stabilisation, plus a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 50MP selfie camera. It also supports Zeiss telephoto extender accessories.
Where can I buy the Vivo X500 series in India?
The phones will be available through Amazon, Flipkart and Vivo’s online store. Sales are tipped to begin from December 2, though Vivo has not confirmed the date.
More details on pricing and availability are expected as the November 26 launch approaches, and we will update this story as Vivo shares them.
