New leaks about vivo's next flagship, the X500 Pro Max, point to a major camera overhaul. A Sony LOFIC main sensor with a large 1/1.28-inch surface leads the setup, paired with a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto and MediaTek's upcoming 2nm-class chipset. vivo has not officially confirmed the device, so everything remains at the rumor stage for now.
A 50MP LOFIC main camera takes center stage
The information comes from tipster Digital Chat Station. According to the leak, the X500 Pro Max uses a triple rear camera, with a 50-megapixel Sony LOFIC sensor on a large 1/1.28-inch surface as the main shooter. The sensor is said to possibly be Sony's upcoming LYT-838.
LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) is a technology that widens dynamic range by suppressing blown highlights and crushed shadows in high-contrast scenes. Even in backlit or night scenes with strong contrast, it is said to retain both highlight and shadow detail for a more natural-looking result.
A 200MP periscope, an ultra-wide, and upgraded stabilization
The other two lenses are notable too. The ultra-wide is 50 megapixels, while the telephoto uses a 200-megapixel periscope sensor with an 85mm equivalent focal length. The telephoto sensor is a relatively large 1/1.4 inches and is expected to support telephoto macro shots as well. vivo is also said to have upgraded its optical image stabilization (OIS) to improve sharpness and stability when shooting distant subjects.
Pairing a periscope telephoto with a large sensor tends to balance long-range detail with low-light performance, which should appeal to camera-focused users.
A MediaTek 2nm-class chip and an ~8,000mAh battery
The internals are new-generation as well. The processor is said to be MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9600 Pro, expected to be the company's first smartphone chip built on TSMC's 2nm process, promising gains in power efficiency and performance.
The display is reportedly a 6.85-inch OLED panel with 2K resolution, LTPO, and a 144Hz refresh rate. The battery is a large ~8,000mAh, reflecting the recent trend of pairing slim designs with high-capacity cells. The aim appears to be balancing flagship-grade display quality with long battery life.
No release date yet, with a possible global rollout
Past database listings suggest the X500 Pro Max may be sold not only in China but also in global markets. Some tipsters expect it to appear first in China around September, but vivo has not officially announced a release window or the specifications. These are early-stage leaks, and the final configuration, model names, and timing could change once the company makes an official announcement. It is worth waiting for further details.
Summary
The X500 Pro Max leak describes an ambitious package: a 1/1.28-inch LOFIC main camera, a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide, combined with a MediaTek 2nm-class chip and an ~8,000mAh battery. The LOFIC sensor for wider dynamic range and the large telephoto sensor in particular suggest vivo is aiming to push its camera performance even further. For now it remains an unconfirmed rumor, but this is one device worth watching for an official reveal.
