Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Asus
PKR 347,499
95/100 overall
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Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Vivo X500 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 11 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 347,499 against PKR 364,999.
Vivo X500 Ultra
Vivo
PKR 364,999
76/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedAsus ROG Phone 9 Pro takes it by 18.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro costs PKR 17,500 less.
- Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 1,700 mAh larger battery.
- Vivo X500 Ultra charges 55W faster.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro if…
you care most about performance and value for money.
Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…
you care most about camera and battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 347,499 Cheaper | PKR 364,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | November 19, 2024 | September 30, 2026 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | 163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm | 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 227 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 in | 6.89 Inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels (~386 ppi) | 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, up to 185Hz | 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 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz + 3×2.8 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 850 |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17, OriginOS 7 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 24 GB Better | 12GB / 16GB |
| Internal storage | 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP wide + 13 MP ultra-wide + 32 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom, OIS) | 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 | 32 MP wide | 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Video recording | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 5800 mAh | Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 65W wired, (wireless not officially supported) | 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band | 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, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG support | 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, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.8 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo X500 Ultra 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 Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is listed at PKR 347,499 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro cheaper by PKR 17,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro uses a 50 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, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro carries a 5800 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 65W and 120W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro.
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