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Specificationsvivo X500
Announced 21 September 2026 · Checked 29 October 2026
The vivo X500 was announced in September 2026. Our cross-check of independent sources points to a 6.59-inch 144 Hz AMOLED display, the Dimensity 9600M chipset, a 7500 mAh battery with 90 W wired charging and a 50 MP main camera; the maker has not confirmed these yet. It is reported to run Android 17 at launch. Model code: V2609A.
- Display
- 6.59″ AMOLED144 Hz · 4000 nits peak
- Chipset
- Dimensity 9600M3 nm
- Battery
- 7500 mAh90 W wired · 40 W wireless
- Main camera
- 50 MP3x optical
- Memory
- 12 GB · 256 GB
- Weight
- 211 g157 × 75 × 8.2 mm
Memory
Model code V2609A covers every version.
What stands outKey facts from the table below, each with its source
DisplayPublic info
6.59″
AMOLED · 144 Hz · 1260 × 2750
ChipsetPublic info
Dimensity 9600M
Android 17 at launch
BatteryPublic info
7500 mAh
90 W wired · 40 W wireless
CameraPublic info
50 MP main
50 MP front
Full specifications
SourcePublic info
| Announced | 21 September 2026 | Public info |
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| Size | 6.59 inches | Public info |
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| Screen | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144 Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 4000 nits (peak) | Public info |
| Resolution | 1260 × 2750 pixels (~459 ppi) | Public info |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M (3 nm) | Public info |
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| OS at launch | Android 17, OriginOS 7 | Public info |
| RAM | 12 GB | Public info |
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| Storage | 256 GB | Public info |
| Card slot | No | Public info |
| Cameras | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23 mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS; 64 MP, f/2.6, 72 mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/2.0, 15 mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | Public info |
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| Camera | 50 MP, f/2.0, 20 mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | Public info |
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| Capacity | 7500 mAh (Si/C Li-Ion) | Public info |
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| Wired charging | 90 W | Public info |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | Public info |
| Network | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G | Public info |
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| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band · Bluetooth: 5.4/6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 · NFC: Yes · Infrared: Yes | Public info |
| NFC | Yes | Public info |
| Ports | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | Public info |
| Height | 157 mm | Public info |
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| Width | 75 mm | Public info |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | Public info |
| Weight | 211 g or 213 g | Public info |
| Protection | IP68 / IP69 (high-pressure water jets; up to 1.5 m for 30 min) | Public info |
| Colours | Black / Gray / White / Pink | Public info |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Public info |
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| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Public info |
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| Codes | V2609A | Public info |
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Variants and model codes
Model codes
| Model code | Covers | Sold as | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|
| V2609A | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB | X500 | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Memory versions
| Version | RAM | Storage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 GB + 256 GB | 12 GB | 256 GB | Public info |
| 12 GB + 512 GB | 12 GB | 512 GB | Public info |
| 12 GB + 1 TB | 12 GB | 1 TB | Public info |
Software support
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The white line marks the date this page was checked (October 2026).
| Software at launch | Android 17 |
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| Update promise | 5 years of Android upgrades |
| Firmware | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Quick answers
Does the vivo X500 support eSIM?
Yes.
Does the vivo X500 have wireless charging?
Yes, up to 40 W.
Is the vivo X500 waterproof?
It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Does the vivo X500 support 5G?
Yes.
How long will the vivo X500 get updates?
5 Android upgrades from launch, until about 2031.
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Sources and changes
- Google: Google Play certified-device list: X500 (opens in a new tab) · checked 29 October 2026
- Cross-checked with: GSMArena (independent cross-check) (opens in a new tab) · checked 29 October 2026
- 2026-10-18 · Page created from the sources listed above.
- 2026-10-29 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.