In an exciting development, Vivo has launched the X500 Series in China, featuring the new X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max models. These smartphones are designed with advanced camera technology to redefine mobile photography.
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Revolutionary Camera Technology with Sony Lytia Sensors
The focus is on the powerful Pro models, each equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera backed by Sony’s Type 1/1.28 Lytia 910 image sensor. Formally unveiled in June, this sensor boasts nearly 17 stops of dynamic range thanks to the LOFIC technology, enhancing photo quality by managing light more effectively.
LOFIC, short for Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor, enables better light handling by storing excess photoelectric charge. This translates to superior image quality with a broader dynamic range, setting a new standard in mobile imaging.
Optics and Stabilization: A Tale of Two Pro Models
Both the Pro and Pro Max models are armed with a 24mm equivalent f/1.57 lens featuring Zeiss T* coating. While these lenses match, the optical image stabilization differs. The Pro Max offers “gimbal-grade” stabilization, superior to the Pro’s version.
The X500 Pro includes an 85mm telephoto lens with a 64-megapixel Sony Lytia 610 sensor. The Pro Max, however, boasts a 200-megapixel 85mm camera utilizing a cutting-edge ISOCELL HP0 sensor. For more reach, the series supports a Zeiss Telephoto Extender, offering a 400mm equivalent focal length.
Wide-Angle and Video Capabilities
Both models feature a 50-megapixel, 15mm wide-angle lens using a Samsung ISOCELL JN5 sensor. They excel in video recording, capable of 8Kp30 and 4Kp240, and include 10-bit 4:2:2 recording with ACES color management, ensuring vivid and accurate video production.
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Mobile Photography Display and Performance
The X500 Pro runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, and offers a 6.36-inch OLED display, while the Pro Max features a larger 6.85-inch screen. Both displays operate at a 144Hz refresh rate and peak at an impressive 4,500 nits brightness.
For those considering the base model, the X500 brings solid features, with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 64-megapixel telephoto, and a 50-megapixel ultrawide, housed in the refreshed lineup’s design.
Pricing and Availability
The Vivo X500 Series is now available in China. Pricing begins at CNY 5,499 for the X500, with the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max priced at CNY 6,499 and CNY 6,999 respectively. Converted, these figures are approximately $820, $970, and $1,045. A global release is anticipated soon.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main camera resolution of Vivo X500 Series?
The Vivo X500 Series features a 50-megapixel main camera, powered by Sony’s Type 1/1.28 Lytia 910 image sensor.
What type of stabilization does the X500 Pro Max offer?
The X500 Pro Max offers ‘gimbal-grade’ stabilization, which is superior to the optical image stabilization featured in the X500 Pro.
What is the display size of the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max features a 6.85-inch OLED display.