Apple iPhone 18
Apple
PKR 384,999
75/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 vs Vivo X500 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.
The short 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 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 384,999.
Vivo X500 Ultra
Vivo
PKR 364,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedVivo X500 Ultra takes it by 3.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 20,000 less.
- Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
- Vivo X500 Ultra charges 85W faster.
- Vivo X500 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Vivo X500 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 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 | Vivo X500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 384,999 | PKR 364,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected March 2027 | September 30, 2026 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm | 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 174 g (Expected) Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (Expected) | IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 inches | 6.89 Inches Better |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels | 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision | 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 / upgraded protection expected | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple 6-core | Adreno 850 |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Android 17, OriginOS 7 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Dual 48 MP + 48 MP Camera Setup | 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 | 24 MP | 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Video recording | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision, Cinematic Mode | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (Non-removable) 4000 mAh | Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | Up to 35W wired charging, up to 25W MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless charging. | 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / regional variants | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | 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 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.8 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 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 and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 18 is listed at PKR 384,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 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 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 carries a 4000 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 35W and 120W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Apple iPhone 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A20 Bionic while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro.
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