vivo X500 Pro Max Price & Where to Buy Worldwide: 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto, Bands, Carriers and Shipping (2026)
The vivo X500 Pro Max is built around a 200MP ZEISS APO periscope telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom, powered by the 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro and an 8000mAh battery with 90W wired / 40W wireless charging. It supports 5G n1/n3/n28/n41/n77/n78/n79 and more, making it a great fit for major networks in Singapore, the UAE and GCC, Israel, Australia, Japan, Europe, Canada, South Korea and the US, including AT&T and T-Mobile. It comes unlocked, supports English, has Google Mobile Services pre-installed and ships worldwide with full tracking.
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vivo X500 Pro Max Price and Where to Buy
The vivo X500 Pro Max comes in five configurations. Every version shares the same cameras, display, chip and battery; the differences are memory, storage and extras:
- 12GB+256GB — the entry version and the best value for most buyers.
- 12GB+512GB — double the storage for 8K video and large photo libraries.
- 16GB+512GB — more RAM for heavy multitasking and on-device video editing.
- 12GB+1TB Satellite Edition — 1TB of storage plus BeiDou satellite messaging. Satellite messaging isn’t available on international networks, so for most buyers this is simply the 1TB model.
- 16GB+1TB Creator Kit — the top configuration, with maximum RAM and storage.
Color also makes a small difference: the Black version has a fiberglass back and is lighter and thinner (225 g, 7.95 mm) than White, Gray and Orange (229 g, 8.12 mm, glass back).
See live pricing for every version on the vivo X500 Pro Max product page.
What makes the vivo X500 Pro Max different: a 200MP ZEISS APO telephoto
On most flagships the telephoto is a supporting camera. On the X500 Pro Max it is the centerpiece: a 200MP ZEISS APO periscope with an f/2.67 aperture, 3.5x optical zoom, optical image stabilization and 8K video — the same maximum video resolution as the main camera. vivo also offers 200mm and 400mm telephoto extender lenses for it, which shows who it is built for: people who shoot concerts, wildlife, sport and street scenes from a distance.
The 200MP resolution matters because it leaves room to crop. Zooming past 3.5x on a 200MP sensor keeps far more real detail than enlarging a smaller sensor, so mid-range zoom shots hold up much better than you would expect.
What does APO actually mean?
APO stands for apochromatic. Ordinary lenses focus red, green and blue light at slightly different points, which shows up as purple or green fringes along high-contrast edges, such as branches against a bright sky. An apochromatic design brings those colors into focus together. In practice: cleaner edges and more accurate color in long-zoom shots, exactly where most phone telephotos struggle.
The bands the vivo X500 Pro Max supports
- 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
- 3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
- 4G FDD-LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28A/B66
- 4G TD-LTE: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48
- 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n18/n20/n25/n26/n28A/n34/n38/n39/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78/n79
It covers the key bands in every major market: B2/B4/B66 LTE plus n41, n77, n25 and n66 5G for AT&T, T-Mobile, Rogers, Bell and Telus; B20, B7 and B28 for Europe; and n77, n78 and n79 for Japan. It takes two Nano SIM cards.
Carrier compatibility by country
| Region / Carrier | vivo X500 Pro Max | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore — Singtel / StarHub / M1 | LTE B1/B3/B7/B8/B28; 5G n1/n28/n78 | Excellent match on 4G and 5G across all three networks. |
| UAE, Israel & wider GCC — Etisalat / du / STC / Partner / Cellcom / Pelephone | LTE B1/B3/B7/B20; 5G n78 | Strong 4G coverage and 5G on the main n78 band. |
| Australia — Telstra / Optus / Vodafone | LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B28/B40; 5G n78 | Excellent match, including the B28 low band for regional coverage. |
| Japan — Docomo / au / SoftBank / Rakuten | LTE B1/B3/B8/B18/B19/B26/B28/B41/B42; 5G n77/n78/n79 | Excellent — includes Docomo’s n79 5G band, which many imports lack. |
| Europe — UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland & more | LTE B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38; 5G n1/n3/n7/n20/n28/n78 | Excellent match on EE, Vodafone, O2, Three, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Movistar, TIM and Swisscom. |
| Canada — Rogers / Bell / Telus | LTE B2/B4/B5/B7/B66; 5G n66/n77/n78 | Great match on the core LTE and 5G networks of all three carriers. |
| South Korea — SKT / KT / LG U+ | LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8; 5G n78 | Good match on the main 4G and 5G bands. |
| US — AT&T | LTE B2/B4/B5/B66; 5G n5/n77 | Works great on AT&T’s core LTE network and n77 5G. |
| US — T-Mobile | LTE B2/B4/B66; 5G n25/n41/n66 | Great 5G on T-Mobile’s n41 network, plus core LTE. |
| US — Verizon | LTE B2/B4/B5/B66; 5G n77 | Covers Verizon’s mid-bands, and Verizon whitelists devices, so check with Verizon first. |
What this means for you
Great fit: Singapore, the UAE, Israel and the wider GCC, Australia, Japan, Europe, Canada, South Korea and the US on AT&T and T-Mobile — the phone covers the main 4G and 5G bands in all of these markets.
Just check first: on Verizon, a one-minute check with the carrier is all it takes.
Performance, display and battery
- Chip: MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm), 2 × 4.55GHz + 3 × 4.35GHz + 3 × 3.1GHz, Mali-G2-Ultra-NX GPU, plus vivo’s V3+ and VS1 imaging chips.
- Memory: 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra (quad-channel) RAM; 256GB, 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.1 storage.
- Display: 6.85-inch flat AMOLED, 3168 × 1440 (507 PPI), 1–144Hz, 1.07 billion colors, P3 wide color gamut.
- Cameras: 50MP ZEISS main (f/1.57, OIS), 200MP ZEISS APO periscope (f/2.67, OIS), 50MP ZEISS ultra-wide (f/2.0), 50MP front camera; up to 8K video.
- Battery: 8000mAh single cell, 90W wired and 40W wireless flash charging, reverse charging.
- Extras: 3D ultrasonic fingerprint, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB 3.2 with DisplayPort output, IR blaster, dual speakers.
Why an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is worth having
Most in-display fingerprint readers take a photo of your finger using light. An ultrasonic sensor sends sound waves through the glass and maps the ridges of your finger in 3D. The result: faster, more reliable unlocking when your hands are wet, cold or slightly dirty.
How to buy the vivo X500 Pro Max outside China
vivo hasn’t announced international pricing or markets for the X500 Pro Max yet, so ordering from a specialist exporter like Liaow is the normal way to get one now — in every configuration, shipped to your door.
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Why buy from Liaow
Liaow has been a trusted smartphone retailer since 2008, shipping the latest flagships direct to customers worldwide — to Singapore, the UAE and GCC, Australia, Japan, Europe, Canada, South Korea, the US and 150+ countries — with full tracking via DHL, FedEx or UPS. Every device is 100% brand new and genuine, never refurbished, and professionally packaged.
OriginOS 7, English & Google services
The phone runs OriginOS 7, and the system supports English. Google Mobile Services (GMS) come pre-installed from the factory, so Google’s core services are already on the phone. Adding the Google Play Store is quick and easy to do yourself once it arrives — no technical steps needed. The phone is unlocked.
FAQ
What is the vivo X500 Pro Max price?
The price depends on the configuration: 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB, 12GB+1TB Satellite Edition or 16GB+1TB Creator Kit. See the product page for live pricing on each version.
Where can I buy the vivo X500 Pro Max, and is it unlocked?
You can buy it from Liaow, which ships worldwide with full tracking via DHL, FedEx or UPS. The phone is unlocked, so you can use your own SIM card.
What is a ZEISS APO telephoto?
It is the 200MP ZEISS periscope telephoto camera on the vivo X500 Pro Max. APO (apochromatic) means the lens brings red, green and blue light into focus at the same point, removing the color fringes common in zoom shots. It offers 3.5x optical zoom, OIS and 8K video.
What chip does the vivo X500 Pro Max use?
The MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, built on a 2nm process with an 8-core CPU (2 × 4.55GHz + 3 × 4.35GHz + 3 × 3.1GHz) and a Mali-G2-Ultra-NX GPU, paired with vivo's V3+ and VS1 imaging chips.
Does the vivo X500 Pro Max work in my country, and does it support 5G?
Yes. It supports 5G n1/n3/n28/n41/n77/n78/n79 and more, a great fit for major networks in Singapore, the UAE and GCC, Israel, Australia, Japan, Europe, Canada, South Korea and the US, including AT&T and T-Mobile. On Verizon, check with the carrier first.
Does voice calling (VoLTE) work on the vivo X500 Pro Max?
Voice calling uses VoLTE, which works on major carriers; on some smaller MVNOs it may need to be enabled. If you are unsure about your plan, your local carrier can confirm in a minute.
Does the vivo X500 Pro Max support English and Google?
Yes. It runs OriginOS 7 based on Android 17, and the system supports English. Google Mobile Services come pre-installed from the factory, and adding the Google Play Store is quick and easy to do yourself.
Does the vivo X500 Pro Max come with a warranty?
Yes. If anything goes wrong with your device, send it back to us and we'll take it to the manufacturer's service center for warranty repair.
How long does shipping take?
Express (DHL/FedEx/UPS), typically 5–7 business days, fully tracked. Choose Priority Express at checkout for faster delivery, in as little as 3 days.