Vivo is reportedly preparing to introduce its X500 smartphone in India, and a new red colour variant has surfaced ahead of its expected launch. The device was initially introduced in global markets and China in four colour options: Black, Gray, White and Pink. However, the newly spotted red finish could be an additional option for Indian buyers.
The Vivo X500 is the standard model in the X500 series and is expected to carry a price tag of ₹1,19,999 in India. While a tipster has suggested that the red variant could be exclusive to the Indian market, an earlier unboxing video of a global unit has also showcased the same colour. The smartphone brings a noticeable design change compared to the Vivo X300, along with several hardware upgrades.
Vivo X500 Red Colour Variant Spotted Ahead of India Launch
Vivo could introduce the X500 in a special red colour option for the Indian market. The tipster shared an image of the smartphone on X, along with its expected specifications and pricing details. The post also suggested that the handset could launch in India sometime this month.
However, the red variant is not entirely new. An unboxing video shared in September by UAE-based YouTuber Sahil Karoul showed the Vivo X500 in the same colour. During the video, the YouTuber described it as the red colour option of the global variant and also displayed the contents of the retail box.
It is currently unclear whether Vivo plans to reserve this colour option for India or introduce it in other Asian markets at a later stage.
Vivo X500 Expected Price in India
According to an earlier report, the Vivo X500 could be priced at ₹1,19,999 in India for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration.
So far, there has been no information about additional storage variants. This suggests that the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model could be the only configuration available at launch, although the company has not officially confirmed the details.
Vivo X500 Specifications and Features
The Vivo X500, launched in China and international markets, features a 6.59-inch LTPS display with 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. However, the LTPS panel is a change from the LTPO display used in the Vivo X300.
Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M chipset, featuring a clock speed of up to 4.21GHz. It is paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage for performance and data handling.
For photography, the Vivo X500 comes with a triple rear camera system. This includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 64-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. On the front, the device features a 50-megapixel selfie camera with autofocus support.
Vivo X500 Battery and Durability Features
The smartphone packs a 7,500mAh silicon-carbon battery designed to support extended usage. It also supports 90W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging.
In terms of durability, the Vivo X500 carries IP68 and IP69 ratings, offering protection against dust and water.
With its new red colour option, upgraded camera hardware, large battery and high-refresh-rate display, the Vivo X500 is expected to be an important addition to Vivo’s premium smartphone lineup in India. More details about its official launch, availability and colour options are awaited.