The periscope camera details Vivo shared weeks before launch also confirm CIPA 7.0 stabilization, upgraded autofocus and subject tracking specifically tuned for zoom shots, and 4K recording at 120fps.
Display-wise, earlier leaks pointed to a 6.37-inch to 6.4-inch OLED LTPO panel, though Vivo hasn't nailed down the exact figure officially yet.
The X500 Pro Max is the new model in the series and will sit above the Pro.
Its camera setup takes several ideas from the X300 Ultra while adding some new features.
The main camera uses a Sony sensor with LOFIC technology.
The technology uses a separate capacitor to store overflow light, helping the sensor retain more detail in bright areas.
Vivo rates the sensor for 17 stops of dynamic range.
The phone is also expected to support 4K video recording at 240fps and 4K 120fps recording in DCG HDR.
The telephoto camera is similar to the one on the X300 Ultra.
It uses a 200MP Zeiss APO super telephoto camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor and Samsung's HP0 sensor.
It also supports hardware-based 4x in-sensor zoom and Vivo's Super Capture Engine, which can reach up to 30x zoom.
The system is designed to help capture moving subjects, including people, pets, and performers. Both the main and telephoto cameras support CIPA 7.0 stabilization.
There have also been reports of a multispectral sensor being considered for improved color and white balance, although this has not been confirmed.
The phone will feature a 6.85-inch 2K display and MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro, which is built on a 2nm process.
Vivo has already shared official images of the X500 Pro Max. The phone is shown in silver and orange, with a large circular Zeiss-branded camera module.
The design follows the general look of the X300 Ultra. The Pro Max also has an action button, dual speakers, and a flat metal frame.
Zeiss telephoto extender and what's still missing
The X500 Pro Max will continue to support Vivo's clip-on Zeiss telephoto extender. The new version reaches 400mm, giving the phone more reach than the previous accessory.
