The Vivo X500 series and iQOO 16 have reportedly moved closer to their expected launches after appearing in China’s 3C certification database. The listings provide information about charging capabilities and 5G connectivity, while earlier reports have revealed possible details about their displays, processors and cameras.
The Vivo X500 lineup is expected to debut in China in September, while the iQOO 16 could arrive toward the end of September or in early October. Vivo and iQOO have yet to officially confirm the launch dates.
Certification
According to a report by Gizmochina, the Vivo X500 has appeared in China’s 3C certification system with model number V2609A.
The listing reportedly shows support for a 90W charging adapter and the N79 5G band. A variant with Beidou satellite communication is also said to be in development.
The certification follows earlier appearances of the handset in China’s SRRC and MIIT databases, suggesting that the device is progressing through the required certification process ahead of its expected launch.
iQOO
The iQOO 16 has reportedly received its own 3C certification under model number V2606A.
The listing indicates support for a 100W charging adapter and the N79 5G band. This would give the iQOO 16 a higher wired charging specification than the standard Vivo X500, based on the reported certification details.
The smartphone is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. Its China launch is currently tipped for late September or early October, although that timing remains unconfirmed.
Display
Earlier leaks have provided more information about the expected Vivo X500 lineup.
The standard X500 is tipped to feature a 6.59-inch display. It could also use a large circular camera module positioned toward the upper-left portion of the rear panel.
The X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max are expected to have centrally positioned circular camera modules. Their displays could measure approximately 6.37 inches and 6.85 inches, respectively.
The Pro models are also rumored to feature narrow bezels and more rounded corners. Display resolutions could range from 1.5K to 2K, with refresh rates reportedly reaching up to 144Hz.
These specifications remain based on leaks and should not be treated as confirmed until Vivo provides official details.
Processors
Vivo is reportedly considering different chipsets for different models in the X500 range.
The Pro variants could use 2nm Dimensity 9600-series processors, while the standard X500 may receive a 3nm chipset.
Previous reports have mentioned the Dimensity 9500 and a possible Dimensity 9600s as potential options for the standard model. The final processor selection has not yet been confirmed.
If the reported configurations are accurate, Vivo could position the Pro models toward the higher end of the performance range while giving the standard X500 a different balance between performance and efficiency.
Cameras
The Vivo X500 series is expected to place considerable emphasis on camera hardware.
The standard X500 is rumored to feature a triple-camera system comprising a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.
The X500 Pro could reportedly receive a 50-megapixel LOFIC main sensor and a 3x periscope camera.
The X500 Pro Max is expected to sit at the top of the lineup, with reports pointing to a 200-megapixel periscope camera alongside two 50-megapixel sensors.
The differences in camera hardware would give Vivo room to distinguish the three main models, particularly in terms of zoom photography.
AI
The reported Vivo X500 certification details also point to a broad range of potential AI capabilities.
According to the report, the smartphone could support several AI models and platforms, including Vivo’s BlueLM, Zhipu AI’s ChatGLM, Baidu’s ERNIE, ByteDance’s Doubao, DeepSeek and Alibaba’s Qwen.
The exact features and availability of these AI services could vary by market and software version. Vivo has not yet confirmed the complete AI feature set for the X500 series.
Lineup
The X500 family could include more than the three models already discussed. Reports suggest Vivo may also introduce an X500e, potentially bringing the total lineup to four devices.
The expected range would therefore include the standard X500, X500 Pro, X500 Pro Max and X500e.
For now, the 3C certification provides the clearest indication that the X500 and iQOO 16 are moving toward launch. The reported 90W charging and N79 support for the X500, along with 100W charging for the iQOO 16, add to the growing list of specifications emerging through certifications and leaks. Vivo is expected to introduce the X500 series in September, while the iQOO 16 could follow around late September or early October, subject to official confirmation.
FAQs
What charging speed does X500 support?
The Vivo X500 is reportedly certified with 90W charging.
What charging speed does iQOO 16 support?
The iQOO 16 is reportedly certified with 100W charging.
When could Vivo X500 launch?
The X500 series is expected to launch in September.
What chipset may iQOO 16 use?
It is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
How many X500 models are expected?
Reports suggest the lineup could include four models.
