Mini Smartphone Hero? | Vivo X500 Pro Review

Reviewing the Vivo X500 Pro after using as my full time phone for a week, including how the camera tech, battery life and gaming compares vs the Pro Max. You don't get many downgrades for the Vivo X500 Pro, despite the more compact design. But is this one of the best mini smartphones of 2026? Check out my full review of the Pro Max for more on this phone family. I'm a big fan of smaller flagships, with the old X300 still one of my favourites, alongside the Xiaomi 17. The Vivo X500 Pro certainly boasts some impressive specs, including a Zeiss camera setup that's similar to that Max model. You can expect great looking photos across a range of conditions, although these optics aren't quite as top-tier as the more expensive alternative. Like the Max, the Vivo X500 Pro is hampered by its performance. Gaming isn't what I'd expect, especially when playing more intensive titles like Wuthering Waves. Battery life is stellar however, especially for a mini phone. You can keep going for a full weekend if you don't go mental, with fast charge support also on board. Thanks for checking out my Vivo X500 Pro review, let us know what you think below! Vivo X500 Pro Review Chapters: 0:00 - The bit everyone skips 0:44 - Design 2:17 - OriginOS 7 and features 3:50 - Display & audio 5:43 - Performance & gaming 7:46 - Battery life 9:14 - Cameras 12:37 - Verdict