Vivo launched the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max in Europe on October 27, 2026, with pre-orders opening the same day and open sales starting on November 5, 2026, according to GSMArena and vivo's European launch coverage. The two phones are vivo's new camera flagships, built around the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip and ZEISS camera systems, and they arrive a month after the series first debuted in China.
The standard vivo X500 is not part of the European line-up. European buyers can choose only between the Pro and the Pro Max, while the standard X500 is on sale in selected Asian markets such as Malaysia. That split matters for Pakistani buyers too, because it shows vivo is rolling this series out market by market rather than everywhere at once.
Vivo X500 Pro and Pro Max: European prices reported
European pricing reports differ slightly between outlets, so treat the figures below as a reported range rather than a single confirmed price. GSMArena reports the X500 Pro starting at 1,299 euros for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, rising to 1,449 euros for 512GB, while the X500 Pro Max starts at 1,499 euros and rises to 2,199 euros for the 1TB photography kit version. Other European coverage reports slightly higher starting points of around 1,399 euros for the Pro and 1,599 euros for the Pro Max.
Dimensity 9600 Pro: the first 2nm chip in a vivo flagship
Both Pro models are the first phones to ship with MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro, built on a 2nm process. A smaller process node usually means better efficiency as well as more performance, which should help with battery life and sustained camera processing. The standard X500 uses the Dimensity 9600M instead, which is one more reason the Pro models sit in a different price class.
Both phones run OriginOS 7 based on Android 17, with 144Hz displays, IP68 and IP69 dust and water protection, 90W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. A 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and an infrared blaster are also included, which are small details that flagship buyers tend to notice in daily use.
X500 Pro vs X500 Pro Max: key differences
- Display: X500 Pro has a 6.36-inch display, while the Pro Max has a larger 6.85-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display
- Main camera: Both models share a 50MP Sony LYTIA main sensor with ZEISS optics
- Telephoto camera: The Pro uses a 64MP periscope telephoto camera, while the Pro Max uses a 200MP ZEISS APO periscope telephoto sensor with 3.5x optical zoom
- Battery: The Pro has a 6,510mAh battery, while the Pro Max battery varies by region, reported at 6,750mAh for Europe and 7,800mAh globally
- Video: Both support 4K video at up to 240 frames per second on the Pro Max, with 10-bit video encoding for easier editing
- Extras: The Pro Max works with an optional ZEISS Telephoto Extender that extends reach to a 400mm equivalent
Screen sizes and battery capacities vary by region, so a free unit converter is handy for comparing phones before you buy.
Camera focus: ZEISS optics and long-range zoom
Cameras are the whole point of the X500 Pro series. The Pro Max pairs its 200MP periscope telephoto sensor with optical image stabilisation and ZEISS APO certification, which is designed to reduce colour fringing on long zoom shots. The Pro's 64MP periscope camera is aimed at the same kind of photography: distant subjects, concerts and travel shots where a normal phone camera cannot reach.
What the X500 launch means for Pakistan
Vivo has not announced a Pakistan launch date or a Pakistan price for the X500 Pro or Pro Max. The X300 series reached global markets before Pakistan in the past, and the X500 series is following a similar staged roll-out, so Pakistani buyers should expect a wait rather than an immediate local release. Our earlier coverage of the Vivo X300 launch, linked from our Store page, explained the same pattern for that series.
Frequently asked questions
When were the Vivo X500 Pro and Pro Max launched in Europe?
Vivo launched the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max in Europe on October 27, 2026, with pre-orders opening the same day and open sales starting on November 5, 2026.
What is the Vivo X500 Pro price in Europe?
Reported European starting prices range from around 1,299 to 1,399 euros for the X500 Pro, depending on the outlet and market. This is a European price, not a Pakistan price.
What is the Vivo X500 Pro Max price in Europe?
Reported European starting prices range from around 1,499 to 1,599 euros for the X500 Pro Max, rising higher for larger storage and the photography kit version.
Will the Vivo X500 Pro launch in Pakistan?
No Pakistan launch has been announced yet. Vivo is rolling the series out market by market, so Pakistani buyers should wait for an official local announcement before expecting a price.
Conclusion
The Vivo X500 Pro and Pro Max, launched in Europe on October 27, 2026, are camera flagships with a new 2nm chip, ZEISS optics and some of the most ambitious zoom hardware on any phone this year. European prices are high, and a Pakistan price would be higher still after tax.
