vivo X500 Price & Where to Buy Worldwide: ZEISS APO Telephoto, 7500mAh Battery, Bands, Carriers and Shipping (2026)
The vivo X500 is the entry point to the X500 series, and it keeps the feature that matters most: a 64MP ZEISS APO periscope telephoto with 3.1x optical zoom and 8K video. It pairs that with a 7500mAh battery — larger than the X500 Pro’s — 90W wired / 40W wireless charging, a 6.59-inch 144Hz AMOLED and the 3nm Dimensity 9600M. It supports 5G n1/n3/n28/n41/n77/n78/n79 and more, making it a strong fit for Singapore, the UAE and GCC, Israel, Australia, Japan, Europe and South Korea; coverage in Canada and the US is more limited. You can buy the unlocked China version with Google Mobile Services pre-installed, and it ships worldwide with full tracking.
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vivo X500 Price and Where to Buy
The vivo X500 comes in three configurations, all with 12GB of RAM. Every version has the same cameras, display, chip and battery; only storage changes:
- 12GB+256GB — the best value for most buyers.
- 12GB+512GB — double the storage for 8K video and large photo libraries.
- 12GB+1TB — maximum storage for heavy video shooters.
It is the most affordable model in the X500 series, and the China version is usually better value than phones sold through international channels. See live pricing for every version on the vivo X500 product page.
What makes the vivo X500 different: flagship zoom without the flagship price
Most “standard” flagships drop the periscope telephoto to hit a lower price. The X500 keeps it: a 64MP ZEISS APO periscope with 3.1x optical zoom, optical image stabilization and 8K video, backed by vivo’s V3+ imaging chip. vivo even sells it in China alongside a 200mm telephoto extender lens — normally a Pro-only idea. Add the 7500mAh battery, and the X500 is the model that gives you the series’ signature camera plus the longest battery life short of the Pro Max.
What is a periscope telephoto?
A normal phone lens points straight out of the back, so the phone’s thickness limits how long the lens can be — and a longer lens is what gives you real optical zoom. A periscope lens uses a prism to turn light 90 degrees and runs the lens sideways inside the body. That is how the X500 gets 3.1x optical zoom in a phone 8.15 mm thick, with sharper zoom shots than simply cropping the main camera.
What does APO mean?
APO stands for apochromatic: the lens brings red, green and blue light into focus at the same point. That removes the purple and green fringes you often see along high-contrast edges in zoom shots, so photos look cleaner and colors more accurate.
vivo X500 vs X500 Pro
| vivo X500 | vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Dimensity 9600M (3nm) | Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm) |
| Display | 6.59-inch, 2750 × 1260, 459 PPI, up to 144Hz | 6.36-inch, 2660 × 1216, 459 PPI, 1–144Hz |
| Main camera | 50MP ZEISS, f/1.68, OIS | 50MP ZEISS, f/1.57, OIS |
| Telephoto | 64MP ZEISS APO, f/2.55, 3.1x | 64MP ZEISS APO, f/2.52, 3.5x |
| Battery | 7500mAh | 6510mAh |
| Weight | 211–213 g | 192–197 g |
| Charging, memory | 90W + 40W wireless; 12GB, up to 1TB | Same |
Choose the X500 if you want the bigger battery, a larger screen and the series’ APO telephoto at the lowest price.
Choose the X500 Pro if you want the faster 2nm chip, the brighter f/1.57 main camera and longer 3.5x zoom in a smaller, lighter body. See the vivo X500 Pro →
The bands the vivo X500 supports
- 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
- 3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
- 4G FDD-LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28A/B66
- 4G TD-LTE: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48
- 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n18/n20/n25/n26/n28A/n34/n38/n39/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78/n79
The key European bands B20, B7 and B28 are all present, as are Japan’s n77, n78 and n79, so both regions are well covered. For North America, the phone has B2/B4/B66 and 5G n41/n77, but lacks the low-band B12, B13, B14, B17 and B71/n71, which mainly affects rural and indoor coverage. The China spec sheet lists dual Nano SIM and does not mention eSIM.
Carrier compatibility by country
| Region / Carrier | vivo X500 | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore — Singtel / StarHub / M1 | LTE B1/B3/B7/B8/B28; 5G n1/n28/n78 | Excellent match on 4G and 5G across all three networks. |
| UAE, Israel & wider GCC — Etisalat / du / STC / Partner / Cellcom / Pelephone | LTE B1/B3/B7/B20; 5G n78 | Strong 4G coverage and 5G on the main n78 band. |
| Australia — Telstra / Optus / Vodafone | LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B28/B40; 5G n78 | Excellent match, including the B28 low band for regional coverage. |
| Japan — Docomo / au / SoftBank / Rakuten | LTE B1/B3/B8/B18/B19/B26/B28/B41/B42; 5G n77/n78/n79 | Excellent — includes Docomo’s n79 5G band, which many imports lack. |
| Europe — UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland & more | LTE B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38; 5G n1/n3/n7/n20/n28/n78 | Excellent match on EE, Vodafone, O2, Three, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Movistar, TIM and Swisscom. |
| Canada — Rogers / Bell / Telus | LTE B2/B4/B5/B7/B66; 5G n66/n77/n78 | Good in cities; no B12/B13/B17 or n71, so rural coverage is weaker. |
| South Korea — SKT / KT / LG U+ | LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8; 5G n78 | Good match on the main 4G and 5G bands. |
| US — AT&T | LTE B2/B4/B5/B66; 5G n5/n77 | Works in most urban areas; no B12/B14/B17, so rural and indoor coverage is weaker. |
| US — T-Mobile | LTE B2/B4/B66; 5G n25/n41/n66 | Good 5G on n41 in cities; no B71/n71, so extended-range coverage is limited. |
| US — Verizon | LTE B2/B4/B5/B66; 5G n77 | B13, Verizon’s core LTE band, is missing; we suggest checking with Verizon yourself before choosing this network. |
What this means for you
Great fit: Singapore, the UAE, Israel and the wider GCC, Australia, Japan, Europe and South Korea — the phone covers the main 4G and 5G bands in all of these markets.
Just check first: in Canada and on AT&T or T-Mobile in the US, the phone works well in cities but misses some low bands used for rural coverage. On Verizon, check with the carrier before buying. A one-minute check with your carrier is all it takes.
Performance, display and battery
- Chip: MediaTek Dimensity 9600M (3nm), 1 × 4.21GHz + 3 × 3.5GHz + 4 × 2.7GHz, ARM G1-Ultra GPU, plus vivo’s V3+ imaging chip.
- Memory: 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra (quad-channel) RAM; 256GB, 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.1 storage.
- Display: 6.59-inch flat AMOLED, 2750 × 1260 (459 PPI), 30–144Hz, touch sampling up to 300Hz, 1.07 billion colors, P3 wide color gamut.
- Cameras: 50MP ZEISS main (f/1.68, OIS), 64MP ZEISS APO periscope (f/2.55, OIS), 50MP ZEISS ultra-wide (f/2.0), 50MP front camera; up to 8K video.
- Battery: 7500mAh single cell, 90W wired and 40W wireless flash charging, reverse charging.
- Extras: 3D ultrasonic fingerprint, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB 3.2 with DisplayPort output, IR blaster, dual speakers.
How to buy the vivo X500 outside China
vivo has launched the X500 in China and has not announced international pricing or markets, so buying the China version from an exporter is the normal way to get it now — in the exact configurations sold in China.
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Why buy from Liaow
Liaow has been a trusted smartphone retailer since 2008, shipping Chinese flagships direct to customers worldwide — to Singapore, the UAE and GCC, Australia, Japan, Europe, Canada, South Korea, the US and 150+ countries — with full tracking via DHL, FedEx or UPS. Every device is 100% brand new and genuine, never refurbished, and professionally packaged.
China version, OriginOS 7 & Google services
This is the China model running OriginOS 7, and the system supports English. Google Mobile Services (GMS) come pre-installed from the factory, so Google’s core services are already on the phone. Adding the Google Play Store is quick and easy to do yourself once it arrives — no technical steps needed. The phone is unlocked.
FAQ
What is the vivo X500 price?
The price depends on the storage: 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB or 12GB+1TB. See the product page for live pricing on each version.
Where can I buy the vivo X500, and is it unlocked?
You can buy the China version from Liaow, which ships worldwide with full tracking via DHL, FedEx or UPS. The phone is unlocked, so you can use your own SIM card.
Should I buy the vivo X500 or the X500 Pro?
Choose the X500 for a bigger 7500mAh battery, a 6.59-inch screen and the ZEISS APO telephoto at the lowest price in the series. Choose the X500 Pro for the faster 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro, a brighter main camera and 3.5x zoom in a smaller 6.36-inch body.
Does the vivo X500 work in my country, and does it support 5G?
Yes in most markets. It supports 5G n1/n3/n28/n41/n77/n78/n79 and more, which is a strong fit for Singapore, the UAE and GCC, Israel, Australia, Japan, Europe and South Korea. In Canada and the US it works well in cities, but some rural low bands are missing.
Does voice calling (VoLTE) work on the vivo X500?
Voice calling uses VoLTE, which works on major carriers; on some smaller MVNOs it may need to be enabled. If you are unsure about your plan, your local carrier can confirm in a minute.
Is this the China version, and does it have Google?
Yes. It is the China version running OriginOS 7 based on Android 17, with English supported. Google Mobile Services come pre-installed from the factory, and adding the Google Play Store is quick and easy to do yourself.
Does the vivo X500 come with a warranty?
Yes. If anything goes wrong with your device, send it back to us and we'll take it to the manufacturer's service center for warranty repair.
How long does shipping take?
Express (DHL/FedEx/UPS), typically 5–7 business days, fully tracked. Choose Priority Express at checkout for faster delivery, in as little as 3 days.