vivo X500 phones go global, including Saudi Arabia, from about $1,570 in Europe
vivo launches the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max in 36 markets, with Zeiss cameras and a Dimensity 9600 chip.
The company vivo started selling a new phone series in many countries, including Saudi Arabia. The cameras are strong, but we are waiting for the local price.
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Available worldwide · EUR 1,399 (X500 Pro, Europe) (about $1,570)
The global launch covers 36 markets including Saudi Arabia; the US and UK are not on the confirmed list.
Why it matters
The series now reaches 36 markets including Saudi Arabia, with new cameras and a new chip.
Watch: we wait for local prices.
The details
- The global launch began on October 27, about a month after China, and includes Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, Spain and Italy.
- The US and UK are not on the confirmed list so far.
- The X500 Pro costs €1,399 in Europe (about $1,570) and the Pro Max €1,599 (about $1,800), with 12 GB of memory and 256 GB of storage.
- The Pro and Pro Max use the Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, a 50 MP main camera with a Sony LYTIA L910 sensor, and 90 W wired and wireless charging.
- The Pro Max has a 6.85-inch screen, a 200 MP lens and a 6,570 battery in the European version.
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