Nov 25 Tipped: Vivo X500 Leads New Phone Launch 2026 List
The next big new phone launch 2026 date in India is the Vivo X500 series, tipped for November 25. Here is what is confirmed, what is only rumoured, and which phones have slipped to December.
Only one phone has a confirmed launch date this week, and it is not even launching in India. Beebom's weekly tracker lists just the Oppo Reno 17 and Reno 17 Pro, which launch in China on November 9, 2026. For Indian buyers, the next big new phone launch 2026 date to watch is November 25, when the Vivo X500 series is tipped to arrive.
Quick answer
- The Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max are tentatively expected in India on November 25, but Vivo has not announced a date.
- All three Vivo models have cleared BIS certification in India, and Vivo has officially started teasing the series.
- The Xiaomi 18 Pro and iQOO 16 are confirmed for India without dates; the iQOO 16 is tipped for mid-December.
- The Karbonn Rebel and Rebel Pro already launched on November 2, starting at ₹11,999.
Which new phone launch in 2026 is next in India?
The Vivo X500 series is the next big India launch, tipped for November 25, though Vivo itself has not confirmed that date.
The Vivo X500 series India launch is tentatively expected on November 25th, and all three models have received BIS certification with model numbers V2619, V2621 and V2610 (91mobiles). Flickonclick traces the November 25 date to tipster Debayan Roy, not to Vivo (Flickonclick).
So treat it as likely, not locked. The series debuted in China in September and went global in October, which is why Smartprix calls it about as close to a sure thing as an unconfirmed phone gets.
The teaser also shows two extras. Vivo is bringing the Zeiss Telephoto Extender Gen 2 (200mm) and Gen 2 Ultra (400mm) to India, and the Vivo Watch GT 2. Both extenders and the watch are sold separately.
What will the Vivo X500 series cost in India?
Nobody outside Vivo knows yet; the tipped figures run from about ₹79,000 for the base X500 to about ₹1,00,000 for the Pro Max.
Flickonclick lists expected prices of around Rs 79,000 for the X500, around Rs 93,000 for the X500 Pro and around Rs 1,00,000 for the X500 Pro Max, and says these are rough conversions of China prices shared by a tipster, not official India prices (Flickonclick).
Source: Flickonclick
Smartprix is less sure. It puts the base X500 at roughly ₹65,000 to ₹70,000 and the Pro Max past ₹1,15,000, noting the Pro Max already sells in Europe at the equivalent of about ₹1,90,000 (Smartprix). Its writer expects a price hike of around 40% over the outgoing models.
For context, 91mobiles says the Vivo X300 launched in India at Rs 75,999 and the X300 Pro at Rs 1,09,999.
What most guides miss: The two published guesses for the base X500 sit on opposite sides of the X300's ₹75,999 launch price. Smartprix's ₹65,000 to ₹70,000 range would make the new phone cheaper than the old one, while Flickonclick's ₹79,000 would make it costlier. Until Vivo names a price, any "X500 price in India" figure is a guess, and the 200mm or 400mm extender adds to whatever it turns out to be.
What are the key Vivo X500 specs?
All three models are tipped to use MediaTek Dimensity 9600 chips, Zeiss-tuned cameras and 90W wired charging.
The standard Vivo X500 gets a 6.59-inch 1.5K 144Hz OLED display, the Dimensity 9600M chipset and a 7,500mAh battery, while the X500 Pro has a smaller 6.36-inch LTPO OLED screen, the 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro and a 6,510mAh battery (91mobiles).
The X500 Pro Max sits on top with a 6.85-inch 2K 144Hz display and an 8,000mAh battery in China. Its 200MP Samsung HP0 periscope camera with Zeiss APO optics is the biggest camera upgrade. Flickonclick adds 90W wired and 40W wireless charging across the series, and a 50MP front camera.
Smartprix expects these to be the first phones in India running OriginOS 7, though Flickonclick says the software version for Indian models is not confirmed yet.
Which other phones are launching in India in November 2026?
Only a handful have firm India plans; most of this month's list is tipped, and two big names look set for December.
Karbonn opened the month. The Rebel and Rebel Pro launched on November 2 with sales from November 4 on Amazon, priced at ₹11,999 and ₹12,499 (Smartprix). Both skip 5G to keep the price down.
Motorola's Signature 27 went global on November 5, and Beebom says its India launch is set for this month per Motorola India's microsite, with the date still to come (Beebom). We covered its tipped pricing in our Motorola Signature 27 India price explainer. Indian brand Wobble has teased the Speed 5G for November at under Rs 20,000.
The rest is less certain:
- Xiaomi 18 Pro: confirmed for India at IMC 2026, no date. Smartprix says one tracker now pegs it for December 2026.
- iQOO 16: confirmed as "coming soon", but Smartprix lists it as tipped for December 15-17 and Beebom says mid-December.
- Motorola Edge 70 Neo: tipped for early or mid-November at around ₹38,000 to ₹40,000, unconfirmed by Motorola.
- OnePlus 16 and 16R: Smartprix expects them in December 2026 or early January 2027.
- Oppo Reno 17: Beebom cites tipster Yogesh Brar saying the standard model could reach India in early 2027, and the Pro may not come at all.
FAQs
When is the Vivo X500 launching in India?
It is tentatively expected on November 25, according to 91mobiles, but Vivo has not announced a date. The date comes from a tipster, so check Vivo's own India page before you plan a purchase.
Is the iQOO 16 launching in November 2026?
Probably not. iQOO has confirmed it for India, but Smartprix lists it as tipped for December 15-17 and Beebom says mid-December.
Which phones have already launched in India this November?
The Karbonn Rebel and Rebel Pro launched on November 2, with Amazon sales from November 4, at ₹11,999 and ₹12,499.
Is the Zeiss telephoto extender included with the Vivo X500?
No. 91mobiles says both the 200mm and 400mm extenders must be bought separately, and the 400mm Gen 2 Ultra works only with the X500 Pro Max.
Expert review: pending.
This is a launch-tracker explainer based on publisher reports and tipster claims, not a recommendation to buy or wait for any phone. Dates, specs and prices can change until each brand announces them officially.
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Sources
- Beebom Gadgets: All Upcoming Phones Launching This Week (November 9 - November 15)
- Smartprix: Upcoming Smartphone Launches In India (November 2026)
- 91mobiles: Vivo X500 series, Zeiss telephoto extender and Watch GT 2 officially teased to launch in India
- Flickonclick: Upcoming Smartphones In November 2026: Full List For India
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