iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 665,000
80/100 overall
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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Jan 2026.
The short 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.
Vivo X500 Ultra
Vivo
PKR 364,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance.
Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 665,000 | PKR 364,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2025 | September 30, 2026 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | 163 × 77 × 8.3 mm | 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 225 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 inches Better | 6.89 Inches |
| Resolution | ~1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) | 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 120Hz ProMotion | 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 | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple custom CPU | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple 6-core GPU (hardware ray tracing) | Adreno 850 |
| Operating system | iOS 19 | Android 17, OriginOS 7 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe Card Slot: | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP wide (OIS, sensor-shift) 48 MP ultra-wide 12 MP periscope telephoto (5×–6× optical zoom) | 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 | 12 MP TrueDepth (AF) | 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps (Dolby Vision HDR) 8K recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion (~4800–5000 mAh expected) | Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 35–40W wired MagSafe wireless Reverse wireless charging | 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM / eSIM + Nano-SIM (region dependent) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | 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 | Face ID (under-display expected), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor |
| USB | USB-C (USB 4 / Thunderbolt) | 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, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?
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.
What is the price of iPhone 17 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?
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.
Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Vivo X500 Ultra?
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.
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