Vivo is preparing to launch three new Zeiss camera flagships in China later this month, including the Vivo X500 Pro Max. This release matters because it introduces a telephoto system that reaches a 400mm equivalent focal length, a range typically reserved for dedicated camera gear. Buyers interested in long-range mobile photography should note this significant shift in optical capability for a single smartphone body.
Flagship smartphone features 400mm equivalent Zeiss camera and Dimensity 9600 chip
The Vivo X500 Pro Max serves as the high-end anchor for this new lineup, sitting alongside the more affordable Vivo X500 and the smaller Pro model. While the smaller Pro model is unlikely to reach European markets, the Pro Max is expected to arrive in India and Europe a few weeks after the China launch. This device is powered by the new 2nm Dimensity 9600 chip, marking a move to advanced manufacturing for the series.
Specifications
- Main Sensor: 1/1.28-inch Sony Lytia LYT-910 with LOFIC technology
- Telephoto Lens: 85mm telephoto camera with teleconverter (400mm equivalent)
- Telephoto Aperture: f/2.67
- Video Capability: 4K60 video sample
- Processor: 2nm Dimensity 9600 chip
At the core of the imaging system is a 1/1.28-inch Sony Lytia LYT-910 main sensor featuring LOFIC technology. The standout feature is an 85mm telephoto camera that uses a teleconverter to achieve an optically equivalent 400mm focal length. The aperture for this telephoto lens remains fixed at f/2.67, which matches the configuration found in the Vivo X300 Pro and X300 Ultra.
Early performance indicators include a short 4K60 video sample that was uploaded in 2K quality. We have been tracking Vivo X500 Pro Max closely and see our earlier coverage on Vivo X500 Pro Max leak reveals for additional context on hardware expectations. The company will officially unveil these three new Zeiss camera flagships in China later this month, with international availability following shortly after.
Source: NotebookCheck
