{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-15-vs-vivo-x500-pro/", "generated": "2026-10-17T20:48:02+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Apple iPhone 15 vs Vivo X500 Pro", "answer": "The Vivo X500 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Apple iPhone 15 still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.", "phones": [ { "name": "Apple iPhone 15", "slug": "apple-iphone-15", "brand": "Apple", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-15/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-30-2026-11_26_04-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 319999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-02T04:54:36+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 64, "camera": 97, "battery": 44.1, "display": 100, "memory": 68.8, "value": 87.2, "overall": 75.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 22, 2023", "Dimensions": "147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm", "Weight": "171 g" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.1 inches", "Resolution": "1179 × 2556 pixels", "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision 60Hz", "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Apple A16 Bionic (4nm)", "CPU": "Hexa-core 2 × Everest Performance Cores @ 3.46 GHz 4 × Sawtooth Efficiency Cores @ 2.02 GHz", "GPU": "Apple 5-Core GPU", "Operating system": "iOS 17, upgradable to newer iOS versions" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6GB RAM (LPDDR5)", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB", "Card slot": "No microSD card support" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "48MP Main Camera (f/1.6, OIS) 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera (120° FOV) 2x Telephoto zoom through quad-pixel sensor 4K Dolby Vision video recording up to 60fps Cinematic Mode and Action Mode support.", "Selfie camera": "12MP TrueDepth Camera Autofocus support", "Video recording": "4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps HDR recording Dolby Vision HDR Cinematic Mode Action Mode" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion battery 3349 mAh", "Wired charging": "20W Wired Charging 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wired Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM (varies by region)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-band Hotspot support", "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, barometer.", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0" } } }, { "name": "Vivo X500 Pro", "slug": "vivo-x500-pro", "brand": "Vivo", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x500-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-21-2026-10_23_28-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 319999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-04-21T05:33:02+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 58, "camera": 98, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 100, "overall": 86.7 }, "specs": { "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 Inches (approx)", "Resolution": "1440 x 3200 Pixels (~2K)", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen", "Protection": "Gorilla Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Snapdragon 8 Gen series / Dimensity high-end", "CPU": "Octa-Core", "GPU": "Adreno / Immortalis", "Operating system": "Android 16 ( Funtouch OS 16 )" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, OIS) 50 MP (Periscope Telephoto) 50 MP (Ultra-Wide) ZEISS Optics HDR Panorama Laser Autofocus", "Selfie camera": "32 MP", "Video recording": "4K / 8K recording" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "Sensors": "Under-display Fingerprint (Ultrasonic expected) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Face Unlock" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "vivo-x500-pro", "margin": 11.4, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-15": 64, "vivo-x500-pro": 58 }, "leader": "apple-iphone-15" }, { "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-15": 97, "vivo-x500-pro": 98 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-15": 44.1 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-15": 100, "vivo-x500-pro": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-15": 68.8, "vivo-x500-pro": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-x500-pro" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-15": 87.2, "vivo-x500-pro": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-x500-pro" } ], "unscored": [ "Battery & charging" ] }, "differences": [ "Vivo X500 Pro offers 10 GB more RAM.", "Vivo X500 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.", "Vivo X500 Pro has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 or Vivo X500 Pro?", "answer": "Vivo X500 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.4 points. It wins on memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 15 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 15 and Vivo X500 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "Apple iPhone 15 is listed at PKR 319,999 and Vivo X500 Pro at PKR 319,999. That makes Vivo X500 Pro cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 15 or Vivo X500 Pro?", "answer": "Apple iPhone 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 15 runs the Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) while Vivo X500 Pro runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen series / Dimensity high-end." } ], "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/)." }