Vivo is expected to unveil the Vivo X500 series of flagship phones in September this year. Therefore, with just a few months remaining before the launch, the X500 series models are expected to appear on different certification platforms. In a new development, two upcoming Vivo smartphones, believed to be next-generation flagship offerings, have received the radio certification in China.
Upcoming Vivo flagships receive radio certification
The above image shows that new Vivo-branded smartphones carrying the model numbers V2606A and V2609A have emerged in China’s SRRC certification database. Both devices reportedly support the n79 5G band and are said to feature ultra-high refresh rate displays, suggesting they are positioned in the premium segment.
These devices are likely to be part of the upcoming Vivo X500 series or the iQOO 16 lineup. However, it is advisable to wait for further reports to confirm their final marketing names. With this early certification, it appears that these devices could go official in September in China.
The Vivo X500 series is expected to include multiple models, such as the X500e, X500, X500 Pro, X500 Pro Max, and X500 Ultra. Among these, the X500e and X500 Ultra may launch in the first half of 2026, while the remaining models could break cover in September.
The global version of the X500 Pro Max was recently spotted on Indonesia’s TKDN certification platform, suggesting that its global launch may not be far away. The other X500 models have not appeared on any global certification platforms yet.
On the other hand, while the global version of the iQOO 16 was previously spotted with the model number I2601 in the IMEI database, a recent report claimed that iQOO may skip the device’s India launch this year. It is still too early to speculate, and more concrete evidence should emerge in the coming weeks.
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