{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-zenfone-12-ultra-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:09:32+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 75 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 279,999 against PKR 364,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra",
            "slug": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-zenfone-12-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-19-2026-11_11_04-AM-1024x819.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 279999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-19T06:25:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 80.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 94.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 28, 2025.",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "220 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive Up to 144Hz in supported games",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 4.3GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ZenUI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera Sony LYT-700 / IMX906 sensor Gimbal OIS stabilization 32MP Telephoto 3x Optical Zoom 13MP Ultra-Wide 120° FOV",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP RGBW Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K video recording 4K cinematic video AI stabilization features"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "non-removable 5500 mAh high-capacity Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging Reverse charging support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band / Tri-band support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 62.4,
                "overall": 75
            },
            "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-zenfone-12-ultra",
        "margin": 19.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 94,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-zenfone-12-ultra": 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-zenfone-12-ultra": 80.4,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 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-zenfone-12-ultra": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 62.4
                },
                "leader": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra costs PKR 85,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,000 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.6 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is listed at PKR 279,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra cheaper by PKR 85,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra carries a 5500 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 65W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) 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/)."
}