Vivo X500 Ultra Leak: 200MP Camera, Launch Date
The Vivo X500 Ultra leak is the first real look at what Vivo's next camera flagship could carry. According to Gadgets 360 and Gizchina, which cite tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the phone is being tested with a triple rear camera led by a 200MP sensor. Everything below is unconfirmed: Vivo has not announced anything about this phone.
Vivo X500 Ultra leaked camera setup
Digital Chat Station says the Ultra is being tested with three rear sensors: a 50MP main camera, a second 50MP camera and a 200MP third camera. The tipster has not said what job each 50MP sensor does. The 200MP unit is widely expected to be the telephoto, and Gizchina notes earlier reports mention a large sensor for it. On the front, the same tip points to a 50MP selfie camera.
The post does not actually name the phone. Gizchina and Gadgets 360 both say that, going by earlier leaks, it is believed to be the X500 Ultra.
Chip, display and battery rumours
Other leaks quoted by Gizchina suggest a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, a 6.85-inch flat display with 2K+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, and a battery somewhere between 7,000mAh and 8,000mAh. These are rumours from different sources, so treat the battery range especially loosely.
Vivo X500s and the square 68MP selfie camera
The same leak says Vivo is testing a square 68MP front camera, using a Sony IMX05A sensor, for a future S-series phone. It could be the X500s, which may launch alongside the Ultra, but that is a guess. A square sensor could allow more flexible framing, though Vivo has not said how it would be used.
Key facts at a glance
| Detail | Leaked / reported | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras | 50MP + 50MP + 200MP | Unconfirmed |
| Front camera | 50MP | Unconfirmed |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unconfirmed |
| Display | 6.85-inch, 2K+, 144Hz, flat | Unconfirmed |
| Battery | 7,000mAh to 8,000mAh | Unconfirmed |
| Launch window | First half of 2027, possibly March or April in China | Not confirmed by Vivo |
| India price | Not available | None |
Launch date and India price
Gizchina says the X500 Ultra and X500s are expected in the first half of 2027, possibly around March or April in China. No India date or price has been reported, so any ₹ figure you see for this phone right now is a guess. For context, Vivo's previous camera flagships sit in the premium bracket; see our Vivo X500 launch date in India article for the standard X500 series expected this month.
Should you wait or buy now?
If you want a Vivo flagship this Diwali, there is no reason to wait for the Ultra: it is months away and India availability is not even hinted at. The regular X500 series is the nearer option. If you are chasing the best zoom camera and can wait until spring 2027, keep an eye on this one, but expect specs to change before launch. For a powerful phone today, browse the highest AnTuTu score phones and the iQOO 15, and compare older camera flagships such as the Vivo X100 Pro.
FAQ
Is the Vivo X500 Ultra confirmed? Not officially. The details come from a Weibo tipster, and the post does not name the phone outright.
What camera will the Vivo X500 Ultra have? The leak says 50MP + 50MP + 200MP at the back and a 50MP selfie camera, with the 200MP likely a telephoto.
When will the Vivo X500 Ultra launch? Reports point to the first half of 2027, possibly March or April in China. Vivo has not confirmed a date.
What is the Vivo X500s? A rumoured companion phone that may bring a square 68MP selfie camera, according to the same leak. Its identity is not confirmed.
