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Vivo X500 Pro Leaks Point to Strong Upgrades

Vivo launched the X300 Pro in China and select global markets in October last year. Now the company appears to be developing the X500 Pro as its possible successor. Official details remain unavailable. Meanwhile, fresh information continues to surface online.

A recent leak claims the Vivo X500 Pro will use a 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600-series chipset. The phone could also feature a BOE display with a 144Hz refresh rate.

Leak Details on Display and Chipset

Tipster Digital Chat Station shared information on Weibo. The post, translated from Chinese, outlined display and design elements of an upcoming smartphone. The tipster did not name the device directly. However, observers believe the details refer to the Vivo X500 Pro. According to the leak, the phone will run on a 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset.

The purported Vivo X500 Pro is expected to carry a 6.37-inch flat LTPO display. Resolution is said to exceed 1.5K. The panel supports a 144Hz refresh rate. Vivo is reportedly testing an engineering sample with a BOE OLED panel. This panel uses next-generation light-emitting material.

In addition, Vivo is said to adopt LIPO display packaging. This approach enables narrow bezels on all four sides. The handset is tipped to retain Vivo’s iconic centrally positioned circular rear camera module. The design resembles previous X-series models. A metal frame is also expected.

Alignment with Earlier Reports

These newly leaked details match earlier rumors. The phone is expected to launch officially in China in September. It should bring upgrades over the Vivo X300 Pro.

Vivo introduced the X300 Pro in India in November last year. The single 16GB RAM and 512GB storage variant carried a price of Rs. 1,09,999. That model featured a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It used a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset paired with 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. The rear camera setup included a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-828 sensor, a 200-megapixel telephoto sensor, and a 50-megapixel wide-angle JN1 sensor. A 50-megapixel front camera completed the optics. The Indian version offered a 6,510mAh battery with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging support. The Chinese version used the same battery capacity.

Oppo Raises Prices of Popular Mid-Range Smartphones in India

Oppo has quietly increased the prices of several mid-range smartphones in India. The company revised the prices of the Oppo K14, Oppo K14x, and Oppo A6s models. All variants of these phones now cost more, with hikes reaching up to Rs. 4,000.

New Prices for Oppo K14

The Oppo K14 now starts at Rs. 21,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version, up from its original launch price of Rs. 19,999.

The 6GB + 256GB model now sells for Rs. 24,999 instead of Rs. 21,999. Meanwhile, the top 8GB + 256GB variant has jumped to Rs. 27,999 from Rs. 23,999.

Oppo K14x Also Gets Pricier

Oppo applied a Rs. 1,000 increase across all K14x variants. The base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model now costs Rs. 16,999, up from Rs. 15,999.

The 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB versions now retail at Rs. 18,999 and Rs. 20,999 respectively.

Oppo A6s Price Revision

The Oppo A6s has also become more expensive. The 4GB RAM + 128GB model now costs Rs. 21,999 instead of Rs. 20,999. The 6GB + 128GB variant has risen to Rs. 24,999 from its earlier price of Rs. 22,999.

These updated prices now appear on the official Oppo India website. The changes took effect from July 20.

Reasons Behind the Price Hike

Industry experts point to rising component costs and a global shortage of memory chips as the main causes. Oppo has not officially commented on the reasons for this revision.

Common Features Across Models

The Oppo K14, K14x, and A6s all run on the capable MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. Each phone features a large 6.75-inch display and a dual rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel main sensor. They come with Android 15-based ColorOS 15 for a smooth user experience.

This sudden price increase may affect buyers who were planning to purchase these popular mid-range devices. Customers should check the latest prices before making a decision.

Oppo continues to strengthen its position in the competitive Indian smartphone market, but these changes could influence short-term demand for the affected models.