Vivo X500 Ultra: Leaker reveals, what's in store for the 35mm and 85mm Zeiss cameras - Notebookcheck

What the report says

Notebookcheck.net reports that Vivo’s next Ultra camera flagship, expected as the Vivo X500 Ultra, is still under evaluation for a possible 2027 release, even as rising component costs are putting pressure on premium smartphone projects. The outlet contrasts Vivo’s apparent progress with reports that Xiaomi may have stopped development of the Xiaomi 18 Ultra, while noting that Oppo’s Find X10 Ultra and Vivo’s X500 Ultra do not appear to be affected for now.

Citing the Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station, Notebookcheck says Vivo is weighing multiple camera configurations rather than working from finalized specifications. For the 35mm Zeiss-branded main camera, one reported path would switch to a 50-megapixel 1/1.28-inch LOFIC sensor paired with a more advanced micro-gimbal system, potentially improving video stabilization while reducing sensor size and resolution from the current Vivo X300 Ultra setup. Another option would retain a 200-megapixel, 1/1.12-inch format similar to the existing Sony LYT-901-based camera, but add LOFIC technology for improved dynamic range.

The reported 85mm telephoto choices are also focused on sensor size. Notebookcheck says the current X300 Ultra uses a 1/1.4-inch 200-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HP0 sensor, while Vivo is allegedly considering either a similar-size successor, a larger 1/1.3-inch 200-megapixel unit, or a more ambitious 1/1.12-inch 200-megapixel sensor.

The report matters because Ultra-tier phones increasingly compete on camera hardware, but bigger and more complex sensors can raise costs. Notebookcheck emphasizes that the X500 Ultra’s final configuration has not been confirmed, and the leaker has not yet detailed the ultra-wide camera.