In recent weeks, Vivo has been bringing phones from both its V-series and X-series to the market. The Vivo V80 was officially launched in India earlier this month; meanwhile, the Vivo X500 series, following its debut in China, has also been released in Europe and is expected to arrive in India by the end of November.
Vivo X500 FE & Vivo V80 FE Information
Information regarding the Vivo X500 FE has emerged; the device has been spotted in Singapore’s IMDA database. In the IMDA listing, the phone is registered under VSmart Technologies PTE. LTD. as model V2653, with the registration number SER/26/0337.
In this certification, it is described as a 5G mobile phone equipped with WLAN, Bluetooth, and NFC connectivity, a detail consistent with information previously found in Indonesia’s TKDN and SGS databases under the FI-71504 certificate.
Reliable information regarding the Vivo V80 FE has emerged via the website of another regulatory body. Thailand’s NBTC has granted approval for the device, identified by model number V2624 (certificate number B38718-26). Although this confirms that the phone supports 5G NR cellular networks, no specific hardware details have been provided.
Previously, the Vivo V80 FE was also spotted on India’s BIS certification website, suggesting that the device is nearing its market launch. However, these new listings do not mention a release date for the phone.
According to the latest specifications, the Vivo X500 FE is set to be a compact, flagship-level smartphone. It features a 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a resolution of 1216 x 2640 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
Due to its display size, the phone is quite convenient for one-handed use. Moreover, a high refresh rate ensures a very smooth experience when scrolling or swiping during everyday use. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The device features a massive 6,500mAh battery, which supports 90W wired charging, 40W wireless charging, and 5W reverse charging. With such a large battery packed into a compact 6.3-inch body, typical users can easily get through two full days of heavy usage on a single charge.
However, despite these impressive specifications, almost every feature of the Vivo X500 FE remains the same as that of last year’s model. Its predecessor, the Vivo X300 FE, is available in India at a starting price of ₹89,999 for the variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
The older X300 FE model also featured the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, a 6.31-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, and a 6,500 mAh battery; furthermore, its charging speed is identical to that of the current model. Additionally, it features IP68 and IP69 ratings and a ZEISS-branded triple-camera setup, which includes a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 50-megapixel 3x telephoto lens with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel selfie camera.
We do not have very specific information about this V-series device; however, considering the potential specifications of the Vivo V80 FE, it appears to be a more affordable alternative to the standard V80 model. Vivo has not yet disclosed the price or technical specifications for this specific model.
By reviewing the previous-generation model, we can gain an idea about the potential features of the Vivo V80 FE. Its predecessor, the Vivo V70 FE, was launched in India as an affordable version within the V70 series and featured the Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset.
The previous model featured a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, along with a 7,000mAh battery that supported 90W charging. Its camera system featured a 200-megapixel main sensor with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel selfie camera. Additionally, the device had IP68 and IP69 ratings.
