Vivo’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the Vivo X500 Ultra, has leaked with key details revealing a heavy emphasis on upgraded camera hardware. According to early reports, the device is tipped to feature a dual 50MP Sony LOFIC camera system on its rear setup.
The leak indicates that both the primary camera and the ultra-wide angle camera on the Vivo X500 Ultra will share the exact same 1/1.28-inch Sony LYT-L910 sensor. Beyond the matching dual 50MP sensors, the smartphone is also expected to include a new HPU periscope telephoto camera aimed at delivering improved zoom photography performance.
By equipping both the main and ultra-wide lenses with the identical 1/1.28-inch Sony sensor, the hardware setup is designed to offer matching sensor capabilities across standard and wide-angle shots. Combined with the dedicated HPU periscope telephoto lens, the hardware configuration focuses on providing mobile photographers with improved zoom capabilities and Sony’s LOFIC camera technology.
As for the release timeline, the Vivo X500 Ultra is currently expected to launch in China around March or April of 2027. Official pricing, global rollout plans, and full device specifications have not yet been announced.
