vivo X500 / Google Pixel 9a

vivo X500: V2609A; 12 GB / 256 GB; Sunny (晴天), white

Google Pixel 9a: Pixel 9a; 8 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB. The band list on this page belongs to the GTF7P model on the UK page; model codes and 5G bands can differ in other markets. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 10a are separate models.

Specificationvivo X500Google Pixel 9a
Release year20262025
Model codeV2609A

Model code listed for China; the manufacturer document gives no other regional code.

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ReleaseSeptember 2026, China vivo—
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 9600M; 8 cores; 3 nm; 1 × 4.21 GHz + 3 × 3.5 GHz + 4 × 2.7 GHz vivoGoogle Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor

Titan M2 handles sensitive tasks such as passcodes, lock screen and boot verification on a chip separate from the main processor.

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GPUArm G1-Ultra vivo—
Memory12 GB LPDDR5X Ultra, quad-channel; 16 GB option

This record covers the 12 GB model. Usable memory is lower than the label because the system reserves a share.

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Storage256 GB UFS 4.1; 512 GB and 1 TB options

Usable space is lower than the label because of the system and preinstalled apps.

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Display6.59-inch AMOLED; 2750 × 1260; 459 PPI; 30/60/90/120/144 Hz

vivo says 144 Hz applies in gaming scenarios.

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6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua pOLED; 1080 × 2424, 422 ppi; 60–120 Hz Smooth Display; 1,800 nits HDR, 2,700 nits peak

Smooth Display switches between 60 and 120 Hz depending on content, so scrolling is smooth and static screens save power. 2,700 nits is the peak for a small area; the full-screen HDR figure is 1,800 nits.

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Brightness4000 nits peak (20% APL); 2000 nits full-screen peak; 1 nit minimum

Peak values, not sustained brightness.

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Colour and HDR100% P3; 1.07 billion colours; HDR support; TÜV Rheinland flicker-free certification vivo—
Body materialsCold-carved glass back with an integrated "floating island" camera section; aerospace aluminium frame

The manufacturer does not name the front glass.

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Main camera50 MP Sony LYT-828; 1/1.28-inch; f/1.68; OIS; 23 mm equivalent vivo—
Telephoto64 MP Sony LYT-610; 1/2-inch; f/2.55; OIS; 72 mm equivalent; 3.1× optical; 15 cm macro

The 200 mm-equivalent teleconverter is sold separately and is not in the box.

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Ultra-wide50 MP; 1/2.76-inch; f/2.0; 15 mm equivalent; autofocus vivo—
Front camera50 MP; 1/2.76-inch; f/2.0; 92° field of view; autofocus vivo13 MP (ƒ/2.2, 96.1°) Google
VideoUp to 8K recording; 4K slow motion vivoRear 4K 30/60 fps; front 4K 30 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps Google
BatteryLithium-ion; single cell; 7500 mAh typical (28.20 Wh); 7270 mAh rated (27.34 Wh) vivo—
Charging90 W wired; up to 40 W wireless with the vivo 50 W Stand Wireless Charger 2

90 W is the charger's maximum output; actual power varies with conditions. The wireless charger is sold separately.

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Reverse chargingOTG reverse charging supported

The document gives no power figure.

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Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7; 2 × 2 MIMO; MU-MIMO; simultaneous 2.4 + 5 GHz vivo—
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0 (hardware)

The hardware supports 6.0; some functions will arrive in a later OTA update.

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Bluetooth audioSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 vivo—
USBUSB Type-C; USB 3.2; DisplayPort video output

The headset connection takes digital USB-C headsets only.

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PositioningGPS L1+L5; BeiDou B1C+B1I+B2a+B2b; GLONASS G1; Galileo E1+E5a+E5b; QZSS L1+L5; NavIC L1+L5 vivo—
NFCCard reader mode; card emulation (HCE, NFC-SIM, eSE payments)

NFC-SIM payments work only from the SIM 1 slot.

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SIM and networkDual nano SIM; 5G dual-SIM dual-standby

5G dual-SIM works only with some band combinations and with operator SA/VoNR support.

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Network bands2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 3G WCDMA: B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19; 4G TD-LTE: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48; 4G FDD-LTE: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28A/B66; 5G: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n18/n20/n25/n26/n28A/n34/n38/n39/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78/n79

Actual availability depends on the carrier network and software version.

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AudioSymmetric dual speakers (1511) vivoStereo speakers; two microphones Google
Biometrics3D ultrasonic single-point fingerprint; face recognition vivo—
CoolingIce-vein fluid VC (vapour chamber) cooling

The 15% larger VC area versus the previous generation is vivo's own claim.

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DurabilityIP68 + IP69 dust and water protection

vivo states this is not a professional waterproof phone and that immersion damage is not covered by warranty.

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IP68; matte composite back, satin metal frame

IP68 describes dust-tightness and water resistance under defined conditions; liquid damage is usually not covered by warranty.

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SensorsDual ambient light; front/rear colour temperature; ultra-sensitive flicker sensor; camera laser focus; Hall; infrared remote control; X-axis linear motor vivo—
Size and weight157.01 × 74.49 × 8.15 mm; 211 g (Sunny, Dawn, Earth Echo); 213 g (Night Shot) vivo154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm; 186 g Google
Colours晴天 (Sunny), 晨曦 (Dawn), 大地回声 (Earth Echo), 摄夜 (Night Shot)

Names in brackets are translations; the vivo China page names the colours in Chinese.

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Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony Google
SoftwareOriginOS 7 based on Android 17

The document gives no update commitment.

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Launched with Android 15; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google
Cover glass—Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Gorilla Glass 3 is an older Corning glass generation; the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro use the newer Victus 2.

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Memory and storage—8 GB RAM; 128 or 256 GB

There is no microSD slot; storage is chosen at purchase.

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Rear cameras—48 MP wide (ƒ/1.7, 1/2-inch, Quad PD, OIS + EIS); 13 MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x

There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is done in software and optical quality is given only at 0.5x and 1x.

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Battery and charging—5,100 mAh (typical), 5,000 mAh minimum; fast wired charging; Qi-certified wireless charging

No charger is included, only a USB-C cable (USB 2.0).

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Connectivity—5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 6E (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; USB-C 3.2

This model has no mmWave 5G; Sub-6 bands can differ between regional model codes.

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SIM—Nano SIM + eSIM (dual SIM) Google
Unlocking—Under-display fingerprint and face unlock Google