{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-18-pro-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T12:05:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Vivo X500 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Apple iPhone 18 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 524,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro",
            "slug": "apple-iphone-18-pro",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-18-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-30-2026-11_17_07-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 524999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-30T06:21:03+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 53,
                "camera": 92,
                "battery": 62.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 69.2,
                "overall": 75.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "149.6 × 71.5 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "206 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1206 × 2622 pixels (Expected)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, Always-On Display, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits peak brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A20 Pro",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-Core Processor (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores), 2nm Architecture (Expected)",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU (6-Core Graphics)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 27,"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 48MP + 48MP + 48MP Cameras with LiDAR Scanner, OIS, PDAF, Dual-LED Flash, HDR,",
                    "Selfie camera": "18 MP, Center Stage Camera, Face ID, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K Video Recording, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, Cinematic Mode, Slow Motion, and Time-Lapse."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "40W Wired Fast Charging, 25W MagSafe Wireless Charging, 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging (Expected)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (Market Dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Ultra Wideband (UWB)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.x, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 3.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "apple-iphone-18-pro": 53,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "apple-iphone-18-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-18-pro": 92,
                    "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-18-pro": 62.5,
                    "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-18-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-18-pro": 87.5,
                    "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-18-pro": 69.2,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 160,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 80W faster.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro is listed at PKR 524,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 160,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 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 18 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro carries a 4500 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 40W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro runs the Apple A20 Pro 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/)."
}