{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17-pro-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/", "generated": "2026-10-15T09:08:15+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "iPhone 17 Pro vs Vivo X500 Ultra", "answer": "The iPhone 17 Pro 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 leads on performance. The Vivo X500 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 364,999 against PKR 489,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "iPhone 17 Pro", "slug": "iphone-17-pro", "brand": "Apple", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gemini_Generated_Image_tahg3htahg3htahg-1-1024x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 489999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-12T07:33:26+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 66, "camera": 97, "battery": 48.3, "display": 100, "memory": 75, "value": 74.3, "overall": 76 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September–October 2025 (Apple global pattern)", "Dimensions": "146.6 × 70.6 × 8.3 mm", "Weight": "190 g (expected)", "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistance" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.3 inches", "Resolution": "~1206 × 2622 pixels(460 ppi)", "Panel type": "LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz (ProMotion) HDR10, Dolby Vision", "Protection": "Ceramic Shield glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected0", "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple custom CPU", "GPU": "Apple 6-core GPU (hardware ray tracing expected)", "Operating system": "iOS 19 (Apple confirms iOS version annually at WWDC before launch)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB/ 512 GB/ 1 TB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "48 MP (wide) — sensor-shift OIS 12 MP (ultra-wide) 12 MP (telephoto) — 5× optical zoom (tetraprism)Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR Panorama ProRAW", "Selfie camera": "12 MP (wide) Autofocus TrueDepth sensor", "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps Dolby Vision HDR ProRes video Spatial video recording" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion~3300–3500 mAh", "Wired charging": "Wired fast charging (~30W) MagSafe wireless (15W) Reverse wired charging (limited)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected)", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "Yes (Apple Pay ready, when enabled)", "Sensors": "Face ID Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer", "USB": "USB Type-C (USB 3 speeds)" } } }, { "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": 2.8, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "iphone-17-pro": 66, "vivo-x500-ultra": 15 }, "leader": "iphone-17-pro" }, { "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": 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": 48.3, "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": 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": 75, "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": 74.3, "vivo-x500-ultra": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 125,000 less.", "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 4,000 mAh larger battery.", "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 90W faster.", "Vivo X500 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.", "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?", "answer": "iPhone 17 Pro 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 and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?", "answer": "iPhone 17 Pro is listed at PKR 489,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 125,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?", "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 Pro 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 or Vivo X500 Ultra?", "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. iPhone 17 Pro carries a 3500 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 30W and 120W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?", "answer": "iPhone 17 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 Pro runs the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected0 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/)." }