iPhone 17 Slim
Apple
PKR 389,999
74/100 overall
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iPhone 17 Slim vs Vivo X500 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Vivo X500 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The iPhone 17 Slim still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Vivo X500 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 364,999 against PKR 389,999.
Vivo X500 Ultra
Vivo
PKR 364,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedVivo X500 Ultra takes it by 5.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 25,000 less.
- Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 4,000 mAh larger battery.
- Vivo X500 Ultra charges 93W faster.
- Vivo X500 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
- Vivo X500 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the iPhone 17 Slim 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 Slim | Vivo X500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 389,999 | PKR 364,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Late September–October 2025 (expected) | September 30, 2026 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | 159.9 × 72.8 × ~6.0 mm (expected, ultra-thin design) | 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 170–175 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.6 inches | 6.89 Inches Better |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi) | 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | LTPO 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 (3 nm, expected) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa-core (Apple custom cores) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core or higher, expected) | Adreno 850 |
| Operating system | iOS 19 (expected) | Android 17, OriginOS 7 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | • 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 12 MP ultra-wide | 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 (AF, TrueDepth) | 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps, HDR, Dolby Vision, ProRes support | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion (~3300–3500 mAh, expected due to thin body) | Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | • Wired fast charging (≈27W) • MagSafe wireless charging • Reverse wired charging (limited) | 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (international) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) | 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, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3, per EU compliance) | 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 Slim or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.1 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17 Slim 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 iPhone 17 Slim and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?
iPhone 17 Slim is listed at PKR 389,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 Slim or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 Slim 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 Slim or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. iPhone 17 Slim carries a 3500 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 27W and 120W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 Slim or Vivo X500 Ultra?
iPhone 17 Slim is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 Slim runs the Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) 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.