Head to head

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 May 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra takes it by 19.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 279,999 Cheaper PKR 364,999
Design & build
Release date February 28, 2025. September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 220 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive Up to 144Hz in supported games 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 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Octa-core up to 4.3GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno 850
Operating system Android 15 ZenUI Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No microSD support No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Camera Sony LYT-700 / IMX906 sensor Gimbal OIS stabilization 32MP Telephoto 3x Optical Zoom 13MP Ultra-Wide 120° FOV 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 32MP RGBW Selfie Camera 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording Up to 8K video recording 4K cinematic video AI stabilization features 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity non-removable 5500 mAh high-capacity Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 65W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging Reverse charging support 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band / Tri-band support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.1 OTG supported 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.