The Vivo X500 series is still months away from its expected launch, but the leaks have already started surfacing. Fresh information has now revealed the first key details of the upcoming Vivo X500e, suggesting Vivo is preparing another compact smartphone with flagship-grade cameras and performance.
According to the latest leak, the Vivo X500 and Vivo X500 Pro may use the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 9600-series chipsets, while the Vivo X500e could arrive with a Snapdragon 8-series processor.
Vivo X500e specifications tipped
According to the leak, the Vivo X500e could feature a 6.59-inch flat display with 1.5K resolution. The phone is also expected to adopt a new square-shaped camera module, replacing Vivo’s recent circular camera design.
Under the hood, Vivo may equip the phone with a Snapdragon 8-series chipset. For photography, the Vivo X500e may feature a 50MP Sony IMX8-series periscope telephoto camera with around 3x optical zoom. The camera system may carry ZEISS optics, continuing Vivo’s partnership for premium imaging.
The Vivo X500 series may debut in Q4 2026. While Vivo has not officially confirmed any details yet, the latest leaks suggest the X500e could become one of the most interesting compact flagship smartphones in the lineup.
