Even though the vivo X500 Ultra is still some distance away from launch, fresh leaks continue to shed light on what the company's next flagship could bring. The latest report suggests vivo is still fine-tuning one of the phone's biggest upgrades - its periscope telephoto camera.According to the tipster Digital Chat Station, vivo has not yet made up its mind regarding the hardware that will go into the X500 Ultra's zoom camera. Apparently, vivo is still testing three 200MP sensors to figure out which of them should eventually end up inside the final product.About The AuthorJournalist and a writer with a strong interest in news, culture, technology, and human-interest stories. Passionate about making complex topics accessible and engaging.If true, this might affect the overall performance of the camera, especially its capabilities at night and zoom.Three 200MP sensors reportedly under considerationIt is claimed that vivo is considering three different sizes of the sensor in the periscope telephoto lens of the upcoming X500 Ultra.Among the options that have been mentioned are 1/1.12-inch, 1/1.3-inch, and 1/1.4-inch 200-megapixel sensors.Although all the above-mentioned sensors provide the same megapixels, sensor size significantly affects the quality of images captured, as larger sensors allow for capturing more light, and therefore produce brighter images with better dynamic range.On the other hand, larger sensors take up more space inside smartphones, which adds more difficulty in designing new smartphones.According to the article, the engineering department at vivo has not yet made up its mind about finalizing these sensors.More articles by AuthorTrending StoriesBigger sensor could improve zoom photographyOf all these three options, the 1/1.12 inch sensor has been regarded as the most daring option.This will allow more light capture for better pictures in both high zooming and low light environments.The only demerit of this sensor is that the camera module will be very big.However, the 1/1.3 and 1/1.4 inch sensors have been considered the best balance options because they offer a balance of camera performance and slimness.To provide an example, the 1/1.4 inch sensor is used in the vivo X300 Ultra's periscope telephoto camera while the Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature a 1/1.3-inch ISOCELL HP2 sensor.Vivo may continue with a single periscope cameraThe latest report also supports an earlier rumour surrounding the X500 Ultra's camera setup.Previous leaks suggested vivo had scrapped plans to include a dedicated 10x periscope telephoto camera in favour of a single 200-megapixel periscope lens paired with in-sensor zoom technology.While details of the technology remain unclear, the idea is that the high-resolution sensor could crop into images while retaining image quality, reducing the need for an additional telephoto camera.If vivo follows this approach, the company could simplify the camera hardware while still offering high-quality long-range zoom.Final hardware could still changeEven with the recent leak, nothing is confirmed yet.The X500 Ultra remains to be in the works stage, giving vivo enough time to improve on the camera technology used.As a result, the final sensor choice, or even the overall camera configuration could change over the coming months.Launch still some time awayIt should be noted that the release of the vivo X500 Ultra will not take place this year. At the moment, there are forecasts that this flagship smartphone will be introduced in the first half of 2027, initially in China and subsequently worldwide.At least until then, leaks will continue to reveal more details about the future flagship Ultra of vivo. FAQsWhich upgrade is the future vivo X500 Ultra going to have on its camera?It is stated that the new model of the phone will boast a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with the brand reportedly testing three distinct sensor sizes before the launch of the phone.Which sensor sizes will vivo test?According to the leaks, vivo has tested the sensors of 1/1.12-inch, 1/1.3-inch, and 1/1.4-inch sizes.Is there going to be a 10x zoom camera on the vivo X500 Ultra?According to past leaks, the brand can choose to ditch the specialized 10x telephoto camera and opt for one 200MP periscope camera only.When will vivo X500 Ultra be launched?Currently, the flagship is set to be launched sometime within the first half of 2027.end of article