Mandopop superstar Jay Chou is joining forces with vivo as its latest Imaging Ambassador, just ahead of the vivo X500 Series Malaysia launch on 27 October 2026. The collaboration puts concert photography in the spotlight, with the upcoming vivo X500 Pro Max promising to bring fans closer to their favourite performers, even from seats further away from the stage.
Leading the new flagship line-up is the vivo X500 Pro Max, equipped with a 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto Zoom, a 400mm equivalent telephoto extender and intelligent video tracking features designed specifically for capturing live performances.
Malaysians can also pre-order the vivo X500 Series ahead of its official launch, with promotional benefits worth up to RM4,300 and a chance to win tickets to Jay Chou's Carnival II World Tour 2027 in Malaysia.
Jay Chou Brings Music and Photography Together
For fans who have followed Jay Chou's career, his involvement with vivo goes beyond being the face of a smartphone campaign.
Apart from his success as a singer-songwriter, Jay has explored visual storytelling through directing music videos and photography. In an interview with Vogue Hong Kong, he previously discussed how directing music videos allows him to express his creative ideas, while photography offers another way to capture everyday experiences.
That creative background forms part of his new collaboration with vivo, which includes an immersive unboxing experience featuring the X500 Pro Max.
The campaign also revisits one of Jay's best-known songs, "Sunny Day" (晴天), through a reimagined storyline that draws on the nostalgia associated with the track. Another travel-themed film follows Jay as he discovers new experiences and captures memorable moments along the way.
By bringing together music, travel and photography, the campaign highlights how a smartphone camera can be used to document experiences that hold personal meaning, whether that is a concert, a holiday or an everyday moment.
200MP ZEISS Camera Designed for Concert Photography
Concert photography can be challenging, especially when performers are constantly moving, lighting conditions keep changing and the stage is far from your seat.
The vivo X500 Pro Max aims to address some of these challenges with its 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto Zoom and 400mm equivalent vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra.
The combination is designed to help users photograph performers from a distance while retaining finer details, including facial expressions and moments that might otherwise be difficult to capture from the audience.
Whether someone is attending a large stadium concert or watching a live performance from further back in the venue, the telephoto system is intended to offer greater flexibility when framing a shot.
This focus on long-distance photography is also central to vivo's positioning of the X500 Pro Max as "The Ultimate Concert Phone".
Auto Framing Fancam Video Keeps Performers in the Shot
Beyond still photography, the vivo X500 Pro Max introduces Auto Framing Fancam Video, a feature developed to make recording favourite performers more convenient.
Instead of constantly adjusting the framing as an artist moves across the stage, the feature is designed to help keep the subject within the frame during recording.
This could be particularly useful for concertgoers who enjoy recording fancam videos of their favourite singers, dancers or performers.
The smartphone also features Super Stage AF Tracking Video, which helps maintain focus on moving subjects during fast-paced performances.
Together, these features aim to make concert videos easier to capture while helping users preserve more of the atmosphere and action on stage.
Three Models in the vivo X500 Series
The upcoming Malaysian line-up will consist of three smartphones, namely the vivo X500 Pro Max, vivo X500 Pro and vivo X500.
While the X500 Pro Max takes centre stage with its advanced concert photography capabilities, the wider series continues vivo's focus on flagship smartphone imaging.
More details about the individual models, including their Malaysian pricing and availability, are expected to be announced during the official launch on 27 October 2026.
vivo X500 Series Malaysia Pre-Order Offers Worth Up to RM4,300
Ahead of the launch, vivo Malaysia has announced pre-order benefits with a combined promotional value of up to RM4,300.
The announced rewards include:
1. Exclusive rebate of up to RM1,000
Customers who pre-order the vivo X500 Series can enjoy an exclusive rebate of up to RM1,000.
2. vivo Store Member benefits worth up to RM2,460
Eligible customers can unlock additional member benefits by logging in to their vivo Store account.
3. Additional RM150 SPayLater rebate
An extra RM150 rebate is available through SPayLater as part of the promotional offer.
4. Chance to win Jay Chou concert tickets
Every purchase also provides a chance to win tickets to Jay Chou's Carnival II World Tour 2027 in Malaysia.
The promotional values are stated as maximum benefits, and the exact eligibility requirements, redemption mechanics and applicable terms should be checked with vivo Malaysia before placing an order.
When Is the vivo X500 Series Launching in Malaysia?
The vivo X500 Series will officially launch in Malaysia on 27 October 2026, with the X500 Pro Max, X500 Pro and X500 expected to form the new flagship line-up.
With Jay Chou fronting the imaging campaign and the X500 Pro Max introducing specialised features for concert photography and video recording, vivo is placing a strong emphasis on helping users capture live performances from different distances.
For fans who frequently attend concerts, the new telephoto and subject-tracking capabilities could be among the most interesting features to explore once the devices become available.
Malaysians interested in the series can look out for the official launch announcement for further details on pricing, specifications and purchase options.
