GoKawiilVivo X500 Pro Max debuts with 200MP ZEISS zoom and 400mm add-on lens
Vivo has unveiled its X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max smartphones in China, with the Pro Max model built around a 200MP ZEISS telephoto camera that can attach to a 400mm-equivalent extender. The phone also supports 17EV dynamic range video capture and 4K recording at 240 frames per second, positioning it as a tool for serious mobile filmmakers. Chinese sales start September 24, though international pricing and release plans haven't been announced yet.
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This launch shows vivo doubling down on video capabilities rather than just still photography, arriving right after Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max debut and ahead of other camera-centric Android flagships expected this month. The heavy emphasis on Log video tools and extreme zoom hardware signals that manufacturers are targeting content creators as a key differentiator in an increasingly saturated flagship market.
- The X500 Pro Max features a 200MP ZEISS telephoto camera with an optional 400mm-equivalent extender lens.
- It supports 17EV dynamic range and 4K video recording at 240fps for professional-grade footage.
- Chinese sales begin September 24, with global availability and pricing still unannounced.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-09-21
Published there as: “A 400mm camera add-on and 4K/240fps video make this Pro Max flagship a serious video camera”
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