Vivo Launches the X500 Series in Europe at the Magma Art and Congress Centre
Vivo has officially launched its cinematic X500 smartphone series in Europe, choosing the Canary Islands for the debut following an initial release in China, as reported by en.ilsole24ore.com. The launch event took place at the Magma Art & Congress Centre in Tenerife, serving as the backdrop for the introduction of the Pro Max and Pro models alongside three audio devices: the vivo Buds Ultra, Buds Clip, and Headphones Studio.
Italian Pricing and Configurations for the Pro Max and Pro Models
In the Italian market, the flagship vivo X500 Pro Max starts at €1,599.99 for the 256 GB base version. The price increases to €2,199.99 for the 1 TB configuration without accessories, and reaches €2,499.99 for the complete bundle that includes 200 mm and 400 mm telephoto lenses. Meanwhile, the vivo X500 Pro debuts in a single 256 GB variant priced at €1,399.99.
Hardware Architecture and Shared Imaging Engines
Both models feature co-developed Zeiss optics and the TrueDynamic main camera system, utilizing distinct sensors across the lineup. The X500 Pro Max builds around a 6.85-inch 2K Zeiss Master Colour display, featuring a resolution of 2K, an adaptive refresh rate up to 144 Hz, and a peak local brightness of up to 4,400 nits, while the Pro model scales down to a 6.36-inch panel with the same display technology. Under the hood, the devices are powered by MediaTek’s 2-nanometre Dimensity 9600 Pro processor. Energy demands are managed by BlueVolt battery cells—6,750 mAh on the Pro Max and 6,510 mAh on the Pro—with support for 90-watt wired and 40-watt wireless charging. Software operations run on OriginOS 7, built on top of Android 16.
Telephoto Capabilities and Optical Stabilization Benchmarks
A primary differentiator for the X500 series is its focal length architecture. The Pro Max integrates a 200-megapixel Zeiss APO telephoto lens featuring a 1/1.4-inch Ultra-Sensing HP0 sensor and an 85 mm equivalent focal length, backed by CIPA 7.0 image stabilization. The Pro variant features a 64-megapixel telephoto lens utilizing a Sony LYTIA 610 sensor with an equivalent 85 mm focal length. Both models support the 200 mm Gen 2 teleconverter, while the Pro Max extends compatibility to a 400 mm equivalent Zeiss Gen 2 Ultra teleconverter. Furthermore, X-Track Engine and Lock-On Subject Tracking technologies allow users to follow moving subjects even when they temporarily leave the frame, while Long-Range Motion Snapshot reaches a 30x magnification on the Pro Max and 20x on the Pro. The imaging capabilities are rounded out by tools such as Auto Framing, Vortex Shot, Film Style, and dedicated concert filming modes.
Audio Ecosystem Additions and Market Positioning
Alongside the smartphones, vivo introduced three new audio peripherals to the Italian lineup. The vivo Buds Ultra offer dual drivers, an independent DAC, active noise cancellation up to 60 dB, and up to 50 hours of total battery life. The Buds Clip utilize an open-ear clip design weighing 5.2 grams with a 42-hour battery runtime, while the over-ear Headphones Studio feature 40 mm drivers and adaptive noise cancellation up to 58 dB, as detailed by Sky TG24.
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