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So, here is your configuration. This is a weapon. This is an incredible weapon. Press the button, turn, back to phone mode. Back in bird mode. We have the latest models, X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max. These are the latest models from Vivo, so far developed in collaboration with Zeiss, which means something, because we are, of course, talking about devices focused on photography, videography, and simply high-quality optics. And, for example, look at the size of this box, you know what's going to be here. But in any case, there are three of them. Obviously, the price will correlate with the X500 being the base, and perhaps that's where
we should start and move on to the photographer's kit. So this one has 12 gigabytes of RAM, 512 gigabytes of ROM, and it's black, but there are different colors for each of those options. Decently. Sometimes this friction can be uncomfortable, you know what I mean? First the device, and this model also includes a SIM card tool. They will also provide you with a case. Interestingly, it is black, not transparent, which is often seen. Type-C-Type-A cable. Wow, this isn't just a power adapter. It will provide you with fast charging, I can see it right away. So, a maximum of 90 watts, incredible. This will be the
most understated option in the camera department. Yes, we have a camera display. Of course, we still place a lot of the camera components, and there's a built-in periscope zoom. Brushed metal, I mean, everything here actually feels metallic and sturdy. And the square design, is it worth it? Stand. Perfectly. I'm not going to turn it on yet because I want to move on to other devices before we do. This one is white, 12 gigabytes of RAM, 512 ROM. So now we move on to big guy status. We have a much larger camera section. There is a folding periscope
lens, and this one is located in the center of the design, not off-center. The SIM card case is white. A white phone, white, actually a bit off-white, almost grayish. Perfectly. So, otherwise, the design language is very similar. Matte finish. This white version probably won't leave fingerprints. The camera components simply had to be moved. Seemingly identical, if not just quite similar. However, the device is smaller overall. We've seen this in the past where some people actually prefer smaller devices, so you can get a Pro with the Pro specs, have a smaller one because you're happy with the Max if you still want the larger one, and then they
choose something in between with the standard option. I think that's exactly what's happening here. That's cool, but that's not what you're here for, and that's not what I'm here for. It's this unpacking experience that will be challenging. I mean, look at how big this is for a smartphone box. The color here is gray. The lens element extender looks silver based on this. This one also smells better. I don't know why. See what it says there, Mo? Hello, photographer, right here. Okay, so we have the Pro Max pictured above. It looks like there 's a drawer there too.
Look at this. Are you ready? Look at this. Wow. Okay, let's look at the phone first. Now, I assume you can buy the Pro Max without the photographer's kit. This will be the most premium package you can get, and this one has 12 gigabytes and 1 terabyte. I don't know if this is the absolute best spec level, but it should be close to it. If you shoot high- resolution video, you need to put it somewhere right away. And that's the idea with these devices, aimed at creative people who store a lot of video material. Yes, this is the biggest of them all. So, it is placed at the very top. The camera here is simply huge. I don't know if Mo can see what's inside, but look at the depth of this thing.
We can talk about a periscope. This is simply incredible. Look at all these elements. I like the fact that it's symmetrical because it means we compensate for the fluctuations. Asymmetric, like the standard version, here there is a little more. And of course, we see asymmetrical designs from a number of other manufacturers, but here's Vivo, and it's on the Pro Max, and there's almost no wobble. Also in this kit, yes, there is a SIM card tool, yes, there is a case again, and this time the case matches the color. So, this model will be this grayish tone. Oh.
We're dealing with a two-tone screen, and there are some little shiny spots that I don't know if Mo can show you, but you can at least see the two-tone configuration here. The camera unit, you can see the T* coating from Zeiss. If you know, you know. Symmetrical front camera in this area, and still quite square, but a lot of weight at the back. Is she working? She stands alone. Okay, let's take a look at the other items included in this kit. So, this is a photographer's kit. This is the maximum kit you can buy, and right away we can see what we get inside.
Phone strap, imaging grip, phone case, filter adapter ring, lens adapter ring, Gen 2 telephoto extension lens. We'll pick it up here. A. We just need to stop for a moment. When something has its own separate place with its own foam cutout, it's a nice scenario. Okay, first of all, this case will allow you to connect your items, and you have this little shutter button here. You can see the cutouts for your flash, so it still works. Your other buttons, we can also connect our strap here. Let's just put it on, why not? So, it just clicks. It's easy to handle, and I also see a small protrusion, because I think that's where our other grip will connect to give us an even more
camera-like feel. Oho. So, we have a pretty nice strap. This is a collaboration between Vivo and PGYTECH, and the beauty of these straps is that they can be removed very easily. Quick release straps. This is a high-quality strap. This isn't a one-time use thing, and since it's a phone, it's nice to have a quick release. So, that's all you'll have. So here's part of the handle, but it gives us a special shutter release. We actually have a little bit of scaling. This button looks like a dedicated flash button, a function button, most likely programmable, a dedicated video recording button, and then we have a scroll wheel. So, if we need manual control, there's also a
Type-C pass-through connector here. Pay attention to that. And a quarter thread if you want to connect it to a tripod. This holder also acts as an external battery. 2300 milliampere-hours. So if this thing is charged, it's in your bag, and your phone is running low, and you plug it in, it will charge your device or just extend the battery life. In fact, it connects in two sections. Here you can see where this part inserts, as well as the connector itself and the protrusion. That's it. The Type-C connector is aligned. Quite a pleasant click. And then see how the texture matches. Now, this might seem like metal to you, which would be cool, but it would be pretty smooth. It actually has a rubbery feel to it, even though it's silver. A satisfying
delight. And if you start putting these big lenses in here, you're going to start looking for a more reliable grip. If I had to shoot for about an hour, it would have been strikingly different. If I held an object like this and tried to stay still. If I had to shoot something larger, this would be a much more comfortable place. So, lenses. This one has a 2.35x telephoto zoom. Yes, excellent clarity. But it's less exciting than the big boy adapter. Look at this thing. This is a real piece of glass. Maybe he's whispering over there. He says that once it's attached, it's equivalent to a 200- millimeter zoom. So what is this? Something like 400? So, 4.7x telephoto zoom here, which gives you a reach of 400
miles, 35mm equivalent. 400 miles is no joke. Here is the And here, if you don't want to wear anything, but you don't want your carving to be exposed. Let's go. Let's do it again. It's a nice mechanical click. Well, that's cool. And then, obviously, the last mount is to mount your lenses there. And this is where things start to look most intense. So it clicks, and then we take out the big boy lens, and this one mounts like this. Same thing, it has a marker on it and it has a similar style of descent, and listen to it. Do you hear? Then it is fixed in place. So, this is your setup. As far as I know, there is no camera right now that gives you such a large display. So, this is another advantage of using a smartphone. You go full screen and zoom in
to 400. This is a weapon. This is an incredible weapon. Take this off. And then take it off and I'm back on the phone again. I might even just leave this detail on. This is normal. This doesn't affect anything and doesn't make it too bulky. I mean, it gives it a little something. So, if you're wondering if a conversion lens is superior to an existing conversion lens, it's a zoom on a zoom, that's how you get that equivalent 400x zoom that Moe is talking about. Now, because our weight balance has changed, it actually has a little channel on it that you can see here. So if it's not turned correctly, it won't fit, and then we'll just tighten it. And you can see that they actually have two different
attachment points. So, depending on what type of tripod you're trying to work with, then the weight of the lens is supported and you don't have to worry about that mount over time, like bending, warping, or anything else, because you're supporting the weight of the lens, not the camera. Just like if you have a massive zoom lens like the one Mo is using right now. What is it? 7200? It's not even that big of a radius of action, relatively speaking. Now, once you have it mounted, this is what it will look like on a tripod, monopod, or whatever you decide to use. So, I'm going to take this back cover off and then you can see the mounting section here.
Line up the black dots, click, you're done, and you also obviously have a giant viewfinder. Button, turn, back to phone mode. Return to bird mode. Okay, set up and ready to go. Actually, we have some sample videos and some sample photos with different zoom ranges in the environment you would like to test. But before we get to that, I just want to talk a little bit about the display. We have an extremely aggressive screen-to-body ratio, so the bezels are almost non-existent, which is good. And this new series comes with Origin OS 7. And we also have a very fast refresh, up to 144Hz, and several resolution options
. Extreme HD, Ultra HD. Obviously, these options will affect battery performance, so choose wisely. But for this Extreme HD and high refresh rate Okay, let's move on to the albums. The first thing I want to look at is some sample photos. To show you what you can do with additional reach and scale. Here is an example shot with 15mm f/2. And what do we have here? Well, we have a broad plan. So, we get an idea of the maximum width that can be captured. And then we go to 24 miles, a little flatter, just a regular width. 48 miles, now everything is leveling out and we will be able to spot some wildlife here. 85 mil, 242 mm. And then of course, all the way up to 400 here once you attach the lens. And now we can capture stunning detail from a great distance.
For example, look at the distance. This is where the shot was taken from, and this is how close we can get. From this place to that place on your smartphone. What about video? Well, obviously video has the same advantage. So here we have 4K 30, 10 bit, and that's at 400 mil. Look at the depth of field. The video is more impressive than the photos at the moment, Mo. I see you went to film school. Bird on the back? Did you catch a bird that was rolling? Incredible. Squirrel on a tree. You are wildlife. This is wild nature. Wow. They work so hard this time of year. It's incredible how hard they work. 400 million, he has
no idea what you're up against. You are here as a construction site manager. You monitor what is happening, making sure everything is up to standards. You're on a tripod, that's for sure, but still there's no wobble, no tipping, no jelly. Amazing with a smartphone from 2026, incredible. Because you're just not used to seeing this level of detail at this level of zoom from a smartphone. So when you see this here, your brain probably thinks there's some kind of mirrorless camera involved , even though there isn't. And here's Mo against the setting sun, captured in cinematic 4K portrait video. Even pointed directly at the sun, its face and the sky, they could both retain detail. And it's designed to be used like a real camera. That's
pretty cool. There is a built-in cinematic or professional video mode. The memory capacity on top, this one is pretty good, it's a terabyte. I have audio meters, LUTs that I can apply, manual control of white balance, ISO, manual focus. It's like treating it like a specialized camera. You need to turn it off and return to the default settings. So, there are three new devices in the X500 line Of course, we have the X500 Max, it was from it that we reviewed the samples. This is the most versatile, most powerful, but also the most expensive. Then we have the X500 Pro if you're looking for something a little smaller to hold, with one-handed functionality, still with the same functionality and a slightly smaller battery. And then the
starting point, which is the X500. And don't forget about the camera kit that comes with the Pro Max, which gives you additional options for using those lens adapters and a super cool unboxing process with a variety of components that turn your smartphone into a powerful camera.
