{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-14-pro-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:04:28+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Vivo X500 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Apple iPhone 14 Pro still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Vivo X500 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 364,999 against PKR 499,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 14 Pro",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-14-pro",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-14-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-18-2025-10_05_14-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 499999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-09-28T06:22:10+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 61,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 42.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 68.8,
                "value": 67.4,
                "overall": 70.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2022 (launched)",
                    "Dimensions": "147.5 × 71.5 × 7.85 mm",
                    "Weight": "206 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 in",
                    "Resolution": "1179 × 2556 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core",
                    "GPU": "Apple-designed GPU (5-core)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS (latest)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (wide, with quad-pixel) + 12 MP (telephoto, 3×) + 12 MP (ultra-wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP (TrueDepth, wide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240 fps, ProRes, Cinematic mode"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~3200 mAh (typical)",
                    "Wired charging": "20W wired, MagSafe wireless, Qi wireless, reverse wireless (if supported)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 / 6E",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (Reader mode + Apple Pay)",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, LiDAR scanner",
                    "USB": "Lightning (or USB-C in future models)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo X500 Ultra",
            "slug": "vivo-x500-ultra",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x500-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-10_22_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 364999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T05:26:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 15,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 78.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 30, 2026 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "235 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.89 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) 3000Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit Color Depth",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 850",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17, OriginOS 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera: 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP, LED Flash, Laser AF, ZEISS Optics, ZEISS T* Lens Coating, HDR, Panorama, 3D LUT Import",
                    "Selfie camera": "100 MP, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-x500-ultra",
        "margin": 8.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-14-pro": 61,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-14-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-14-pro": 87,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-14-pro": 42.3,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-14-pro": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-14-pro": 68.8,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-14-pro": 67.4,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 135,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 4,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 100W faster.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 14 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 14 Pro is listed at PKR 499,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 135,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 14 Pro uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo X500 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 14 Pro carries a 3200 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 20W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 14 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 14 Pro runs the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}