Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 480,999
77/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Oct 2025.
The short answer
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Ultra finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on performance. The Vivo X500 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 364,999 against PKR 480,999.
Vivo X500 Ultra
Vivo
PKR 364,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 116,000 less.
- Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,824 mAh larger battery.
- Vivo X500 Ultra charges 80W faster.
- Vivo X500 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Vivo X500 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance.
Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 480,999 | PKR 364,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2024 (global release); Pakistan availability later | September 30, 2026 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm | 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 227 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 in Better | 6.89 Inches |
| Resolution | 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) | 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz | 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 | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Adreno 850 |
| Operating system | iOS 18 | Android 17, OriginOS 7 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP wide + 12 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 48 MP ultra-wide | Triple Camera: 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP, LED Flash, Laser AF, ZEISS Optics, ZEISS T* Lens Coating, HDR, Panorama, 3D LUT Import Better |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP wide | 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~4,676 mAh | Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | USB-C fast charge (up to ~40 W), MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless | 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (or Dual Nano-SIM in some regions) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6e / Wi-Fi 7 (depending on region) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, LiDAR scanner | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s) | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Ultra finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 480,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 116,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo X500 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max carries a 4676 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 40W and 120W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro.
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