A new leak has revealed key specifications of the upcoming Vivo X500e.
According to tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS), the device could pack a Snapdragon 8-series chip and a 6.59-inch compact display.
Design and camera highlights
The X500e is expected to feature a top-left square camera module housing Zeiss-tuned cameras. This design differs from the round camera module rumored for other X500 models.
While full camera details remain unknown, the device is tipped to include an IMX8-series periscope telephoto camera with a large sensor.
Launch timeline and positioning
The Vivo X500 series is expected to include four models: X500e, X500, X500 Pro (or Pro Mini), and X500 Pro Max.
Except for the X500e, all others are said to use the Dimensity 9600-series chip.
The X500e may not launch alongside the other X500 models in September.
Instead, it could debut with the Vivo X500 Ultra in the first half of 2027, as both are rumored to feature Snapdragon 8-series chips.
X500 FE uncertainty
Vivo may skip the S60 Pro Mini in China, leading to speculation that the X500e could replace it.
This might also mean no Vivo X500 FE, as the X500e could launch in both China and global markets.
However, these remain assumptions.
