Asus ROG Phone 9
Asus
PKR 347,999
95/100 overall
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Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Vivo X500 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
Vivo X500 Ultra
Vivo
PKR 364,999
76/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedAsus ROG Phone 9 takes it by 18.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Asus ROG Phone 9 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 | Vivo X500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 347,999 Cheaper | PKR 364,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | November 19, 2024 (Official global launch) | 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 dust/water resistant | IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.89 Inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels | 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, HDR Up to 185Hz (Game Genie) | 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 (SM8750-AB) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 850 |
| Operating system | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 17, OriginOS 7 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 12GB / 16GB |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide, Sony Lytia 700, OIS) 13 MP (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) | 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 RGBW | 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5800 mAh | Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 65W wired Wireless charging Reverse charging | 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display) Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, 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, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
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.
What is the price of Asus ROG Phone 9 and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
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.
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