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Vivo X500 may use upgraded Dimensity 9500
NDTV Profit··11 Jun
A new leak suggests the Vivo X500 may run on a slightly upgraded MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, contradicting earlier speculation about the unreleased Dimensity 9600. The X500 Pro and possible X500 Pro Max are tipped to use a more powerful Dimensity 9600 Pro.
Prism
What It Means For You
- If you are considering a Vivo flagship, the X500 may focus on battery and camera improvements rather than a fully next-gen chipset.
- A Pro Max model could make Vivo's flagship lineup more complex, with larger gaps between variants.
- Leaks are useful for planning, but buying decisions should wait for official specifications, pricing and reviews.
What's Happening
- A tipster says Vivo X500 may use an upgraded Dimensity 9500 processor.
- The phone is tipped to get a 64MP periscope telephoto camera and at least a 7,500mAh battery.
- The Pro and Pro Max variants may use a stronger Dimensity 9600 Pro chip.
Flagship Tiering
- Phone makers often separate standard and Pro models through chipset, camera, battery and display differences.
- Large batteries are becoming a major flagship differentiator, especially in Asian smartphone markets.
- Periscope telephoto upgrades can improve zoom photography, but image quality depends on optics and processing too.
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