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vivo X500 Pro Price & Where to Buy Worldwide: Compact ZEISS APO Telephoto Flagship, Bands, Carriers and Shipping (2026)

Quick answer

The vivo X500 Pro is a compact 6.36-inch flagship weighing from 192 g, with a 64MP ZEISS APO periscope telephoto (3.5x optical zoom, 8K video), the 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro and a 6510mAh battery with 90W wired / 40W wireless charging. 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 Pro Price and Where to Buy

The vivo X500 Pro 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.

Color also makes a small difference: the Black version has a fiberglass back and is lighter and thinner (192 g, 7.95 mm) than White, Gray and Orange (197 g, 8.12 mm, glass back).

The China version is usually better value than phones sold through international channels. See live pricing for every version on the vivo X500 Pro product page.

What makes the vivo X500 Pro different: a real telephoto in a small phone

Compact phones usually cut corners on the camera, and the telephoto is the first thing to go. The X500 Pro doesn’t: in a 6.36-inch body from 192 g it carries a 64MP ZEISS APO periscope with 3.5x optical zoom, optical image stabilization and 8K video, plus the same 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro, 90W wired and 40W wireless charging as the larger Pro Max. In China, vivo also sells it alongside a 200mm telephoto extender lens, which shows how seriously it treats zoom on this model.

What does APO actually mean?

APO stands for apochromatic. Ordinary lenses focus red, green and blue light at slightly different points, which shows up as purple or green fringes along high-contrast edges, such as branches against a bright sky. An apochromatic design brings those colors into focus together. In practice: cleaner edges and more accurate color in zoom shots, exactly where most phone telephotos struggle.

vivo X500 Pro vs X500 Pro Max

vivo X500 Provivo X500 Pro Max
Display6.36-inch, 2660 × 1216, 459 PPI6.85-inch, 3168 × 1440, 507 PPI
Telephoto64MP ZEISS APO, f/2.52, 3.5x200MP ZEISS APO, f/2.67, 3.5x
Battery6510mAh8000mAh
Weight192–197 g225–229 g
Memory12GB; 256GB / 512GB / 1TB12GB or 16GB; 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Chip, main camera, chargingDimensity 9600 Pro, 50MP f/1.57, 90W + 40W wirelessSame

Choose the X500 Pro if you want a flagship camera and chip in a phone that is easy to use one-handed and carry all day.

Choose the X500 Pro Max if you want the biggest screen, the 200MP telephoto and the longest battery life. See the vivo X500 Pro Max →

The bands the vivo X500 Pro 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/B28/B66
  • 4G TD-LTE: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48
  • 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n18/n20/n25/n26/n28/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 / Carriervivo X500 ProWhat to expect
Singapore — Singtel / StarHub / M1LTE B1/B3/B7/B8/B28; 5G n1/n28/n78Excellent match on 4G and 5G across all three networks.
UAE, Israel & wider GCC — Etisalat / du / STC / Partner / Cellcom / PelephoneLTE B1/B3/B7/B20; 5G n78Strong 4G coverage and 5G on the main n78 band.
Australia — Telstra / Optus / VodafoneLTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B28/B40; 5G n78Excellent match, including the B28 low band for regional coverage.
Japan — Docomo / au / SoftBank / RakutenLTE B1/B3/B8/B18/B19/B26/B28/B41/B42; 5G n77/n78/n79Excellent — includes Docomo’s n79 5G band, which many imports lack.
Europe — UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland & moreLTE B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38; 5G n1/n3/n7/n20/n28/n78Excellent match on EE, Vodafone, O2, Three, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Movistar, TIM and Swisscom.
Canada — Rogers / Bell / TelusLTE B2/B4/B5/B7/B66; 5G n66/n77/n78Good 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 n78Good match on the main 4G and 5G bands.
US — AT&TLTE B2/B4/B5/B66; 5G n5/n77Works in most urban areas; no B12/B14/B17, so rural and indoor coverage is weaker.
US — T-MobileLTE B2/B4/B66; 5G n25/n41/n66Good 5G on n41 in cities; no B71/n71, so extended-range coverage is limited.
US — VerizonLTE B2/B4/B5/B66; 5G n77B13, 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 9600 Pro (2nm), 2 × 4.55GHz + 3 × 4.35GHz + 3 × 3.1GHz, Mali-G2-Ultra-NX GPU, plus vivo’s V3+ and VS1 imaging chips.
  • Memory: 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra (quad-channel) RAM; 256GB, 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.1 storage.
  • Display: 6.36-inch flat AMOLED, 2660 × 1216 (459 PPI), 1–144Hz, 1.07 billion colors, P3 wide color gamut.
  • Cameras: 50MP ZEISS main (f/1.57, OIS), 64MP ZEISS APO periscope (f/2.52, OIS), 50MP ZEISS ultra-wide (f/2.0), 50MP front camera; up to 8K video.
  • Battery: 6510mAh 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.

Why an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is worth having

Most in-display fingerprint readers take a photo of your finger using light. An ultrasonic sensor sends sound waves through the glass and maps the ridges of your finger in 3D. The result: faster, more reliable unlocking when your hands are wet, cold or slightly dirty.

How to buy the vivo X500 Pro outside China

vivo has launched the X500 Pro in China and has not announced international pricing or markets, and first-wave stock in China is already on pre-order. 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 Pro 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 Pro, 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 Pro or the X500 Pro Max?

Choose the X500 Pro for a compact 6.36-inch phone from 192 g with a 64MP ZEISS APO telephoto. Choose the Pro Max for a 6.85-inch screen, a 200MP telephoto and an 8000mAh battery. Both share the Dimensity 9600 Pro, 50MP main camera and 90W charging.

Does the vivo X500 Pro 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 Pro?

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 Pro 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.

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