Vivo X500

Vivo X500 — accessories matched to the base variant

The base model and the Pro versions share the series name but not the body. They differ in height, width and the shape of the camera island, so a case prepared for one variant will have shifted cutouts on another. All accessories gathered in this category are assigned to the Vivo X500.

Protection for the remaining versions can be found in the Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max categories, and the whole family is gathered in Vivo X500 Series.

Vivo X500 cases — from slim to rugged

The thicker the case, the greater the protection and the lower the comfort. It is worth consciously choosing a point on that scale.

• Thin TPU cases add a fraction of a millimetre and keep the phone's silhouette. They cushion minor drops, but they will not save the screen in a fall onto the edge.
• Hybrid cases combine a hard back panel with a soft frame — the stiffness protects against twisting, the flexibility damps the impact.
• Rugged constructions have reinforced corners and often a double layer. This is the solution for people doing physical work or dropping their phone often.
• Cases with a stand come in handy when watching films and on video calls — at the cost of a few extra millimetres of thickness.

Manufacturers in this segment usually add a simple protective case to the set. It is enough for the first few days, but it tends to be slippery and does not rise above the camera island — it is protection to be replaced, not the final one.

Clear cases and yellowing

Colourless TPU takes on a yellow tint over time — this is the material's reaction to UV radiation and skin oils, not a fault of a particular unit. If you care about keeping the colour of the body visible, look for cases with an anti-UV coating or with a hard polycarbonate panel, which yellows far more slowly than soft silicone.

Magnetic cases

Phones in this segment usually do not have magnets built into the body, even though they support magnetic charging and accessories. The magnet ring is supplied only by the case — without it neither a magnetic mount nor a stand will hold.

Screen protection — glass or film

Tempered glass with 9H hardness is the most scratch-resistant and the only one that gives a touch sensation close to the original panel. In the full glue versions, adhesive covers the entire surface, so no bubbles form at the edges. Hydrogel film, on the other hand, is completely flexible and works on any screen shape, and it can heal minor scratches over time. Hybrid glass sits in between — it is thinner and more pliable than tempered glass, though less resistant to sand.

How to apply glass without bubbles

• First degrease the screen with the wipe from the set, then remove the dust with the tape — dust is responsible for most bubbles.
• Apply it in the bathroom after a bath: humid air binds the dust floating around.
• Set the glass down by one edge and let it fall into place — do not press the middle by force.
• Small air bubbles usually disappear on their own within a day; those with a speck of dust inside will never go away.

What to look for in an accessory description

With cases, three things matter most: the rim protruding above the screen, the margin around the camera island and the precision of the cutouts for the port and the speakers. With screen protectors — a declared compatibility with the under-display fingerprint reader and an oleophobic coating that limits fingerprints.

Accessories for the previous generation are gathered in the Vivo X300 category, and the brand's full range is Vivo.

Frequently asked questions

Does a Vivo X500 Pro case fit the Vivo X500?

No. Variants of the same series have different body dimensions and differently placed lenses, so the case has to be matched to a specific version.

Is hydrogel film alone enough?

For protection against scratches from a pocket — yes. If the phone is exposed to drops and contact with sand, tempered glass, which disperses impact energy, will work better.

Is camera glass needed when the case has a rim?

The rim protects against rubbing on a tabletop, but not against scratching when sand gets into the cutout. Separate lens glasses cost little and are cheaper than cleaning or replacing the module.