Vivo has officially unveiled its latest X500 flagship series in China, continuing its strong emphasis on mobile photography. Among the new devices, the X500 Pro Max establishes a new tier in the company’s lineup and distinguishes itself by integrating novel sensor technology from Sony alongside silicon from MediaTek.
At the heart of the Pro Max is Sony’s new Lytia L910 image sensor, marking the first commercial smartphone application of LOFIC (lateral overflow integral capacitance) technology. This innovation allows for significantly expanded dynamic range capabilities. Vivo states that the 50-megapixel, 1/1.28-inch-type sensor achieves “true 17 EV ultra-high dynamic range,” a specification that reportedly exceeds the 16.5 stops claimed by the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
In addition to its main sensor, the device features a high-resolution telephoto system. The phone includes an impressive 200-megapixel, 3.7x optical zoom lens designed to capture detailed long-range shots. Furthermore, the collaboration with MediaTek enables advanced video recording features, including 4K resolution at 240 frames per second for slow-motion footage.
The broader X500 lineup also highlights Vivo’s investment in teleconverter optics, with all three new models supporting at least one of the company’s teleconverter lenses. As the company expands its camera-focused hardware, the X500 Pro Max aims to set a new benchmark for dynamic range and video performance in the smartphone market.
Great on paper, but I want to see real-world samples. Sensors mean nothing without good ISP tuning.
MediaTek paired with Sony’s latest sensor is an interesting combo. I wonder how the thermal throttling handles 4K240?
Wait, so they are beating Xiaomi by half a stop now? The spec war is getting ridiculous.
Seventeen stops? That is a massive leap. If the processing is any good, this could change everything for mobile photography.