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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Vivo X500 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 560,000.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Vivo X500 Ultra takes it by 6.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 195,001 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 1,933 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 60W faster.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 GB more storage.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro Max Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 560,000 PKR 364,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 18, 2026 September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 249 g 235 g Better
Water resistance IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.89 Inches
Resolution 2868 × 1320 pixels 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED 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 2 front Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) Octa-core
GPU 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators Adreno 850
Operating system iOS 27 Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Pro Fusion camera system 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 18MP Center Stage camera 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6 v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes, with reader mode Yes
Sensors Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort 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 18 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.4 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is listed at PKR 560,000 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 195,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max carries a 5567 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 60W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.