{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-rog-phone-9-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T08:53:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Asus ROG Phone 9 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 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 347,999 against PKR 364,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Asus ROG Phone 9",
            "slug": "asus-rog-phone-9",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-rog-phone-9/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-24-2026-11_22_49-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 347999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-25T06:02:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 83.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 19, 2024 (Official global launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "227 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, HDR Up to 185Hz (Game Genie)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (ROG UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, Sony Lytia 700, OIS) 13 MP (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP RGBW",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5800 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired Wireless charging Reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display) Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 76.9,
                "overall": 76.4
            },
            "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": "asus-rog-phone-9",
        "margin": 18.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 94,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 98,
                    "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": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 83.9,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-9": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 76.9
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-9"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Asus ROG Phone 9 costs PKR 17,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 1,700 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 55W faster.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Asus ROG Phone 9 and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 is listed at PKR 347,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Asus ROG Phone 9 cheaper by PKR 17,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Asus ROG Phone 9 uses a 50 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, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 carries a 5800 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 65W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 9 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) 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/)."
}