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- 4 colours
12 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched September 2026 · Energy class A
Overview
NeoScore
8.4
#160 of 6270
- Design & display
- 8.1
- Performance & hardware
- 9.3
- Camera
- 8.3
- Connectivity
- 7.7
- Battery & charging
- 8.7
Efficiency
- Energy efficiencyA
- ABCDEFG
- RepairabilityC
- ABCDE
- Repeated-drop resistanceB
- ABCDE
Strengths
- Its 144 Hz display and 4,000-nit peak brightness are better than those of most phones of its time.
- Its 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage exceed what most phones of its time offer.
- The main camera's 1/1.28″ sensor is among the largest of its time, and it has 3x optical zoom.
Weak points
- At 213 g, it weighs more than the average phone of its time.
- Display
- 6.59″AMOLED1,260 × 2,750 px144 Hz
- Design
- 213 g75 mm157 mm8.2 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Dimensity 9600MOcta-Core16 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
- Battery
- 7,500 mAh90 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.764 Mpx · f/2.650 Mpx · f/2selfie 50 Mpx · f/2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 17
Editorial report
vivo X500 5G 12 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
On sale since September 24, the vivo X500 5G suits buyers after a feature-rich phone who can live with extra weight: at 213 g, it is heavier than the average phone of its time. Its 6.59-inch AMOLED display pairs a 144 Hz refresh rate with 4,000-nit peak brightness and 459 ppi. Both refresh rate and brightness are better than those of most phones launched around the same time.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage put its hardware among the best of its time; its RAM and storage also exceed what most phones offer. The main camera has a 1/1.28″ sensor, among the largest of its time, plus optical image stabilization. Its 3x optical zoom is better than that of most phones, and the camera setup as a whole is among the best.
A 7,500 mAh battery supports 90 W wired and 40 W wireless charging, both better than what most phones of its time offer. Connectivity is also better than most, with Wi-Fi 7 and a choice of dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM plus eSIM. Among phones launched around the same time, the vivo X500 5G stands out, with a NeoScore of 8.5. It is a strong fit for buyers who prioritize the display, camera system, battery capacity and storage over a lighter build.
Technical index
NeoScore
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12 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
8.1
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
- 9.5
- Display Pixel Density 459 ppi
- 9.4
- Peak Display Brightness 4,000 nits
- 10.0
- Display Features HDR10+, 144Hz
- 2.0
- Weight 213 g
- 4.7
- Resistance Features IP68, IP69
- 10.0
- Usable Surface 90.1 %
- 9.5
- Body Thickness 8.2 mm
- 7.6
Performance & hardware
9.3
- RAM Capacity 16 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 4.1
- 10.0
- Processor Process Size 3 nm
- 9.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity 1 TB
- 7.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 4.21 GHz
- 10.0
Camera
8.3
- Sensor Size 1/1.28″
- 8.6
- Aperture f/1.7
- 8.5
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- 7.0
- Camera Features Laser Autofocus, Color Spectrum Sensor, ZEISS Optics, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, ZEISS T* Lens Coating
- 0.0
Connectivity
7.7
- Connectivity Features Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG
- 2.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
- 10.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- 10.0
Battery & charging
8.7
- Battery Capacity 7,500 mAh
- 10.0
- Fast Charge Power 90 W
- 8.7
- Wireless charging power 40 W
- 8.5
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 8.1
- Performance & hardware
- 9.29
- Camera
- 8.33
- Connectivity
- 7.74
- Battery & charging
- 8.7
- NeoScore rank
- #160 / 6270
Efficiency
Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.
- Energy efficiency
- A
- Repairability
- C
- Repeated-drop resistance
- B
Survived 180 drops without defects
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
- Processor Process Size
- 3 nm
- Graphics GPU
- ARM G1-Ultra
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 4.21 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- CPU Description
- Octa-core (1x4.21 GHz & 3x3.5 GHz & 4x2.7 GHz)
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- Expandable Storage
- No
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Grey, White, Pink
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- Body Width
- 75 mm
- Body Height
- 157 mm
- Weight
- 213 g
- Usable Surface
- 90.1 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Drop Resistance Class
- B
- Repairability Class
- C
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
- Drop Test Count
- 180
Battery
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 90 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging
- Wireless charging power
- 40 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,000 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.59″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,260 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,750 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 459 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- Display Features
- HDR10+, 144Hz
- Integrated Projector
- No
- Display colors
- 1B colors
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass
Software
- Operating System
- Android 17
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 17
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- Connectivity Features
- Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG
- USB Version
- USB 3.2
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio
Technical
- Model numbers
- V2609A
X500 5G
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.28″
- Pixel Size
- 1.22 µm
- Video Recording
- 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, HDR, Gyro-EIS, 10-bit HDR
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 240 fps
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.28″
- Pixel Size
- 1.22 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, HDR, Gyro-EIS, 10-bit HDR
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 240 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.7
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- Laser Autofocus, Color Spectrum Sensor, ZEISS Optics, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, ZEISS T* Lens Coating
Rear periscope telephoto camera
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.6
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Sensor
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.7 µm
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.6
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Rear ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Aperture
- f/2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Front camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
- Aperture
- f/2
- Camera Features
- HDR
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
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03Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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