Vivo has released a first video sample from its new Zeiss main camera, offering a glimpse into the video capabilities of the upcoming Vivo X500 Pro Max.
4K240 Instead of 4K120: A Significant Leap Over Its PredecessorIts direct predecessor, the Vivo X300 Pro, was already known for its very smooth, high-quality slow-motion videos, but was limited to a maximum of 4K120.
With the X500 Pro (Max), Vivo has now raised this limit to 4K240.
More Information Unblock content Accept required service and unblock contentThe more compact Vivo X500 Pro, on the other hand, does not have 3-degree OIS and instead features a 64-megapixel telephoto lens.
The market launch in China is still scheduled for September, and a global launch of the Vivo X500 and X500 Pro Max is expected to follow shortly.
Vivo has released a first video sample from its new Zeiss main camera, offering a glimpse into the video capabilities of the upcoming Vivo X500 Pro Max. On September 1, Product Manager Han Boxiao posted a short slow-motion clip in 4K240 quality on Weibo, shot with the new LOFIC-based “Super Dynamic Zeiss main camera.” This marks the first time Vivo has provided a real-world demonstration of what the new sensor technology can do in practice, rather than just promoting it with specifications.
4K240 Instead of 4K120: A Significant Leap Over Its Predecessor
Its direct predecessor, the Vivo X300 Pro, was already known for its very smooth, high-quality slow-motion videos, but was limited to a maximum of 4K120. With the X500 Pro (Max), Vivo has now raised this limit to 4K240. In the sample shown, a person is backlit—a deliberately challenging lighting situation that demonstrates how the camera handles difficult contrast conditions. The video is currently shown in 8x slow motion; how well the theoretically possible 32x slow motion looks in practice remains to be seen.
Up to 4K960 via frame interpolation
Beyond native 4K240 recording, frame interpolation is expected to enable slow-motion videos at 4K480 and 4K960 in the future. However, these high resolutions currently apply only to the new main camera. The telephoto lens is expected to remain capped at 4K120, while the ultra-wide-angle camera—similar to the X300 Pro, which only reached 4K60 here—will likely once again bring up the rear.
Differences in Specs Between the Pro and Pro Max
Technically, the new main camera is likely based on the 50-megapixel Sony Lytia L910 sensor in a 1/1.28-inch format with LOFIC technology. The larger Pro Max model also features 3-degree gimbal stabilization for the main camera, along with a 200-megapixel telephoto lens—also stabilized by 3-degree OIS—that is already familiar from the Vivo X300 Ultra.
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The more compact Vivo X500 Pro, on the other hand, does not have 3-degree OIS and instead features a 64-megapixel telephoto lens. The market launch in China is still scheduled for September, and a global launch of the Vivo X500 and X500 Pro Max is expected to follow shortly.
Source: Han Boxiao on Weibo
