Vivo X500 Pro Max Arrival
Vivo has brought its top-tier photographic flagship, the Vivo X500 Pro Max, to the European market, as reported by MobilMania.cz.
The release follows the previous X300 Pro model, skipping a standard base X500 version this year to focus entirely on the higher-end Pro Max device.
Design and Hardware Build
The device measures 163 by 77 by 8.1 millimeters and weighs 225 grams, featuring a matte aviation-grade aluminum frame and flat glass back with distinct light reflections. The frame includes IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance, dual nanoSIM slots with eSIM support, and a USB Type-C port on the bottom edge.
Processing power relies on MediaTek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. In benchmark testing, the device exceeds 4 million points in AnTuTu, though reviewers noted noticeable warming and thermal throttling under sustained heavy loads.
Display Performance
The phone features a 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 3,168 by 1,440 pixels and an adaptive refresh rate reaching up to 144 Hz. MobilMania.cz notes that manual brightness reaches 796 nits while peaking at 2,376 nits in automatic mode under bright sunlight. The screen includes HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support alongside 2160 Hz high-frequency PWM dimming to reduce eye strain, paired with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner embedded beneath the panel.
Zeiss Optical Systems
The rear camera array houses a primary 50.3-megapixel sensor, a 50.3-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 200.5-megapixel Zeiss APO telephoto lens with a 3.5x optical zoom.
SMARTmania.cz tested the device across Tenerife and during a concert in a dimly lit sports hall, highlighting its capability in capturing high-dynamic-range landscapes and distant subjects. Additionally, an optional photographic kit is available featuring a camera grip, mounting rings, and two external teleconverters that extend the focal reach significantly.
What questions users ask about the Vivo X500 Pro Max
Does the retail box include a wall charger?
No, the retail package includes accessories, but the fast charger must be purchased separately.
What processor powers the device?
Performance is driven by MediaTek’s 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro processor, which features two super-cores and dedicated Vivo V3+ imaging co-processors.
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