Vivo has also highlighted the camera and video features of its next-generation X500 series. The smartphones are expected to support 4K 120fps 10-bit Log video recording and 4K Dolby Vision portrait video.
Vivo X500 Pro Max Will Run on Dimensity 9600 Pro Chipset
The Dimensity 9600 Pro will reportedly be used for the first time in Vivo smartphones. The Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max are expected to be the first devices to feature this processor. Vivo has collaborated with MediaTek on the chipset’s design and imaging capabilities.
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro is the company’s first smartphone SoC based on TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing technology. It features a 2+3+3 CPU configuration, including two high-performance C2 Ultra cores clocked at up to 4.55GHz, three C2 Pro cores running at 4.35GHz and three efficiency cores operating at 3.1GHz.
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The chipset also includes a 12-core Mali G2 Ultra NX GPU. Its new architecture is designed to improve processing performance while reducing power consumption.
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC 2nm |
| CPU Configuration | 2+3+3 cores |
| Maximum Turbo Boost | Up to 4.55GHz |
| MPU | Neural Network Accelerator (NNA) 400 processor |
| RAM Support | LPDDR6 |
| Storage Support | UFS 5.0 |
| AI Architecture | Dual NPU architecture |
| Video Support | 4K 120fps 10-bit Log recording |
Performance and AI Capabilities of Dimensity 9600 Pro
MediaTek has introduced several performance and efficiency improvements with the Dimensity 9600 Pro. The chipset is based on a new CPU architecture and supports LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage. According to MediaTek, the processor offers 17 percent higher single-core performance and 15 percent higher multi-core performance compared with the previous-generation Dimensity 9500 in Geekbench 6.
The company has also claimed improved power efficiency. The Dimensity 9600 Pro is said to deliver up to 37 percent better power efficiency in single-core performance and up to 61 percent better power efficiency in multi-core performance compared with the previous generation.
The chipset uses a dual Neural Processing Unit architecture for on-device artificial intelligence. According to MediaTek, this design improves AI performance and supports advanced generative AI applications. The Dimensity 9600 Pro can reportedly support AI models with up to 30 billion parameters. It also supports LPDDR6 memory and UFS 5.0 storage technology.
Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max Camera Features
The Vivo X500 Pro series will focus strongly on camera and video capabilities. Vivo has announced support for 4K 120fps 10-bit Log video recording. Log video is a professional video recording format that captures more colour information.
This gives users greater flexibility during video editing and colour grading.
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The smartphones are also expected to feature 60fps autofocus with the help of Vivo’s imaging NPU 2.0. This feature is designed to maintain focus while recording videos.
Another major feature is 4K Dolby Vision portrait video recording. Vivo is expected to pair the Dimensity 9600 Pro with its in-house imaging chip to support this feature. Vivo has also introduced a new AI processor for its upcoming smartphone series. The MediaTek chipset and Vivo’s imaging technology are expected to work together for improved photography, video recording and image processing.
Vivo X500 Pro Max Launch Date and Availability
According to reports, the Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max will launch in China on September 21, 2026. The smartphones are expected to be powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset. Their detailed specifications, pricing and availability will be announced during the launch event.
Vivo has not yet confirmed the India launch date or pricing of the X500 Pro series. Indian buyers should consider the expected price and sale date as unconfirmed until Vivo makes an official announcement.
Conclusion
The Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max are expected to feature MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9600 Pro processor. The chipset comes with a 2nm design, updated CPU architecture, LPDDR6 memory support and a dual NPU architecture for AI processing.
The Vivo X500 Pro series will also offer advanced camera features, including 4K 120fps 10-bit Log video recording,
60fps autofocus and 4K Dolby Vision portrait video.
The Vivo X500 Pro series is expected to launch in China on September 21, 2026. Final pricing, complete specifications and India availability are likely to be confirmed during the official launch.
