A fresh leak indicates that Vivo may be developing a 10x telephoto camera for its next flagship Ultra smartphone, possibly the Vivo X500 Ultra.
According to the information, the company is currently testing a 10x periscope zoom module. If confirmed, this would represent a notable departure from Vivo's current approach.
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The existing Vivo X300 Ultra uses a single 200MP periscope camera with around 3.7x optical zoom. Meanwhile, competitors have already pushed further.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra, for example, pairs a 200MP 3x telephoto with a separate 50MP 10x periscope, giving it an edge in long-range photography.
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Huawei also impressed last year with the Pura 80 Ultra, which featured a 9.4x periscope solution.
With Huawei reportedly skipping a Pura Ultra successor in 2026, Vivo may see an opportunity to step up its zoom game.
The Ultra segment has increasingly become a camera race. Sensor sizes grew first, followed by larger periscope cameras, variable apertures, and advanced computational photography systems.
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Vivo has long been aggressive in mobile photography, especially through its partnership with Zeiss. This makes the rumor more plausible.
For now, the 10x camera remains a test configuration. It is unclear whether Vivo will ultimately ship it.
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However, if the company can achieve 10x optical zoom without significantly increasing size, weight, or cost, it could become a standout feature in the next wave of camera-focused flagships.
