Vivo X500 series

[Shadowz1984]

Do I have to wait specifically for Vivo to have shopee live to get the 1619 price? Haven't been using shopee for awhile.

The 1619 they are talking about is for oppo find x10 pro max.

 

[minuteez]

Thanks again, ordered one @$1613 (with coins), will see how the photo quality be as compared with the Vivo that I used to. If ok, then it would be great as Vivo price seems to be too high. The different of $685 is quite significant. Bye bye the X-series.

 

[minuteez]

@minuteez First time seeing 30 minutes emergency Internet.
How does it work siah?
I didn't use it as l was about to turn on WIFI to home Internet.

interesting. I have not seen this at all.

 

[marxace]

1) Street photography mode is replaced by Moment mode and humanistic is replaced by Film
2) I normally use Ultra HD Document for both Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max.
It works very well.
Note : I am using X500 Pro Max China ROM but camera features should be the same.

Hi yes, for point 2, i meant when i point my camera towards a document like image, it will usually auto prompt try ultra HD document but when i tried X500, there isnt any prompt.

 

[sagijun]

yeah.. quite a number return to Vivo after trying out x9 Ultra...

 

[sagijun]

Hi yes, for point 2, i meant when i point my camera towards a document like image, it will usually auto prompt try ultra HD document but when i tried X500, there isnt any prompt.

weird.. I keep seeing that prompt.. perhaps demo set disable some feature?

 

[marxace]

weird.. I keep seeing that prompt.. perhaps demo set disable some feature?

good to know that it's still enabled.

 

[sagijun]

 

[sam39sg]

 

[sagijun]

buying or already bought bro ?

 

[ZhuTou!]

Mai tu liao

 

[limmk]

 

[GeSteSoh]

This video provides a detailed review of the Vivo X500 Pro Max, focusing on its position as a high-end, "pro-level" device that aims to bring ultra-grade features to a more accessible tier.

Key takeaways from the review:

• Design & Hardware: The Vivo X500 Pro Max maintains a familiar, premium design with a distinct, large circular camera module on the back. It features a bright 144Hz display and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor (3:41).
• Camera System: The device excels in photography and videography, featuring a highly-regarded camera system with compatible lens attachments that span across multiple generations (23:24). The phone supports professional-grade features like 4K 240fps video recording (20:33).
• Performance: It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chip. While it is a powerful device, the reviewer notes that some performance gains have plateaued compared to previous models like the X300 Pro (13:16), with thermal throttling occurring during heavy use in extreme heat (25:37).
• Software: The device runs Origin OS 7 on Android 17, which provides a polished multitasking and gesture-based experience (8:05). The reviewer advocates for more robust "desktop-mode" features when connected to external monitors (9:19).
• Value Proposition: The reviewer emphasizes that while it is an expensive device, it offers a mature, cohesive experience for photography enthusiasts who are willing to dig into the settings (29:33).

Next steps: Explore the reviewer's full camera deep-dive or compare the device's MediaTek performance against Snapdragon-based alternatives.

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is positioned as a powerhouse camera device that competes directly with major flagships like the iPhone Pro Max series, Samsung S Ultra models, and Google Pixel Pro devices. Here is how it compares in the 2026 landscape:

• Hardware Advantage: The phone leverages physically large camera sensors, which the reviewer argues provide a more natural, aesthetic advantage in dynamic range and background blur (bokeh) compared to the smaller sensors often found in Pixel or iPhone devices (19:34 - 20:05).
• System & Workflow: Unlike competitors that treat lenses as fixed focal lengths, Vivo has built a modular "system" where telephoto and adapter lenses are compatible across multiple generations (23:24). This avoids the e-waste common when upgrading iPhone or Samsung setups.
• Advanced Videography: The device stands out with specialized features like native 4K 240fps video recording, which allows for dramatic, high-quality slow-motion footage that is difficult to replicate on many competing flagship devices (20:33 - 21:03).
• Processing Philosophy: While Vivo's hardware is often superior, reviewers note that its image processing can sometimes feel "heavy-handed" compared to the cleaner or more stylized output of a Pixel or iPhone. However, Vivo has improved its AI upscaling and text recognition, frequently outperforming Google at rendering English text on signs in street photography (18:58 - 19:15).

Next steps: You might want to explore the reviewer's full, dedicated camera deep-dive or compare how Vivo's MediaTek-powered imaging pipeline handles thermal stress differently than Snapdragon-based competitors.

 

[limmk]

 

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