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September 21, 2026
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vivo launches the X500 series today, with memory costs pushing every price up

vivo launches the X500 series today, with memory costs pushing every price up

vivo launches the X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max in China today, with memory costs pushing every price up..

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vivo has launched its X500 series in China, with leaked prices indicating a significant increase compared to last year's models. This price hike is attributed to soaring memory and storage component costs.

  • The X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max are now available, with starting prices expected to be higher than the X300 series.
  • DRAM contract prices have risen over 340% in 2026, making memory the most expensive component in flagship phones.
  • The X500 Pro Max features a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with ZEISS APO certification, while the Pro and Pro Max models are powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro processor.

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