{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17-pro-max-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-09-13T15:18:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "answer": "The iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Ultra finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance. The Vivo X500 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 364,999 against PKR 665,000.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "iPhone 17 Pro Max",
            "slug": "iphone-17-pro-max",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-12_15_40-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 665000,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-29T04:32:40+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 68.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 59.2,
                "overall": 80.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163 × 77 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "225 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "~1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz ProMotion",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected)",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple custom CPU",
                    "GPU": "Apple 6-core GPU (hardware ray tracing)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 19"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe Card Slot:",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP wide (OIS, sensor-shift) 48 MP ultra-wide 12 MP periscope telephoto (5×–6× optical zoom)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth (AF)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps (Dolby Vision HDR) 8K recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion (~4800–5000 mAh expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "35–40W wired MagSafe wireless Reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM / eSIM + Nano-SIM (region dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID (under-display expected), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB-C (USB 4 / Thunderbolt)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 78.8
            },
            "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": null,
        "margin": 1.3,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17-pro-max": 68,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "iphone-17-pro-max": 97,
                    "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": {
                    "iphone-17-pro-max": 68.3,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17-pro-max": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17-pro-max": 87.5,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17-pro-max": 59.2,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 300,001 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 80W faster.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Ultra finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of iPhone 17 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 Pro Max is listed at PKR 665,000 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 300,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 Pro Max uses a 48 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, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. iPhone 17 Pro Max carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 40W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 Pro Max runs the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected) 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/)."
}