Vivo Launches X500 Flagship Series: First Smartphones Powered by 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro
Vivo officially launches the X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max in China, premiering the 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro and a 17EV BluePrint LightGuard 900 sensor.
On September 21, 2026, Vivo officially launched its flagship X500 smartphone lineup in China, encompassing the standard Vivo X500, X500 Pro, and the top-tier X500 Pro Max. Marking the commercial smartphone debut of MediaTek 2-nanometer Dimensity 9600 Pro system-on-chip, the devices introduce Vivo custom BluePrint LightGuard 900 imaging sensor delivering an unprecedented 17EV dynamic range, 4K video recording at 240fps, and high-density 7,000 mAh silicon-carbon batteries.
First Commercial Implementation of TSMC 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro
The Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max serve as the premier hardware showcase for MediaTek flagship Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, fabricated on TSMC cutting-edge 2nm GAA process node. Leveraging an all-big-core architecture of Arm C2-Pro CPUs and an integrated dual-NPU Agentic AI Engine, the X500 series delivers zero-latency on-device multimodal reasoning and complex agentic scheduling. The silicon efficiency gains, paired with up to 16GB of high-speed LPDDR6 RAM, enable sustained high-framerate mobile gaming without thermal throttling.
Flagship Engineering & Hardware Highlights
- 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro: Commercial debut of TSMC 2nm node with Arm C2 cores and an 80+ TOPS dual-NPU agentic AI accelerator.
- BluePrint LightGuard 900: Custom 1/1.28-inch primary sensor developed on Sony LYT-910 architecture delivering up to 17EV of dynamic range.
- Cinematic Video Pipeline: Native 4K recording up to 240fps for high-speed motion, 4K 120fps 10-bit Log with ACES color space, and direct 8K live streaming.
- 2K 144Hz BOE Q11 Panel: The X500 Pro Max features a 6.85-inch flat LTPO OLED display with ultra-narrow symmetric bezels.
- Next-Gen Silicon-Carbon Battery: Packs a massive 7,000 mAh capacity supported by 120W wired and 50W wireless flash charging.
17EV BluePrint LightGuard 900 Sensor and 4K 240fps Cinematic Video
Imaging remains the central pillar of the X500 series. Vivo proprietary BluePrint imaging system integrates the custom LightGuard 900 sensor with Zeiss T* multi-coating and an ultra-precise periscope telephoto lens. With 17 stops of dynamic range, the sensor eliminates clipped highlights in harsh daylight while capturing rich shadow tonality in challenging night environments. The hardware ISP supports native 4K 240fps slow-motion capture and calibrated ACES workflows for film production grading.
Product Profile Sheet
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | Up to 7,000 mAh (Silicon-Carbon) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (TSMC 2nm) |
| Lineup Models | Vivo X500, X500 Pro, X500 Pro Max |
| Official Launch Date | September 21, 2026 |
| Primary Camera | 50MP BluePrint LightGuard 900 (17EV Dynamic Range) |
| Primary Sources | GSMArena / Gadgets Now (Times of India) |
| Video Recording | 4K at 240fps / 4K 120fps 10-bit Log (ACES) |