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Vivo X500 series development and MediaTek chipset debut

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Vivo has confirmed that its X500 flagship series—comprising the X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max—will launch in China on September 21, 2026. The series skips the X400 designation due to cultural tetraphobia. The lineup aims to provide professional-grade photography and video capabilities, targeting travelers and content creators through a strategic shift toward high-quality dynamic video recording. Leaked footage of a white variant suggests the standard X500 will feature a 6.59-inch display and a 90W charger, utilizing a 1/1.28-inch Sony LYT-828 main sensor. The series is expected to include a 200-megapixel telephoto camera with CIPA 7.0 OIS stabilization. According to Vivo Vice President of Product Huang Tao, the series will support features such as 4K 120fps Log video and native 8K live streaming. ~~The flagship X500 Pro Max is expected to utilize a 2nm~~ MediaTek has officially announced the debut of its Dimensity 9600 Pro ~~chipset, which MediaTek has scheduled to debut on~~ chipset for September 15. ~~This~~ The flagship processor is expected to ~~use~~ utilize TSMC’s second-generation 2nm N2P ~~technology and features~~ technology, featuring an eight-core CPU with high-performance cores clocked at 4.55 GHz. Key capabilities include AI-assisted graphics, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and 4K 240fps slow-motion video. Recent reports suggest the X500 series may feature batteries exceeding 7,000mAh on select models and advanced ZEISS-tuned sensors, including a potential 200MP ZEISS APO Super Telephoto camera on the Pro Max model. Imaging advancements include the ‘BluePrint LightGuard 900’ sensor, developed with Sony, offering a 17EV dynamic range. The series also introduces ‘Blue Image’ technology, 8K native Live photos, and professional Log video hardware developed with MediaTek. ~~AI integration will provide an photography assistant for real-time composition and a voice-commanded editor.~~

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