{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T09:29:09+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "iPhone 17 vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "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 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 395,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "iPhone 17",
            "slug": "iphone-17",
            "brand": "Apple",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-11_57_56-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 395999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-12T07:01:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 64,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 43.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 87.4,
                "overall": 73.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region)",
                    "Dimensions": "149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "177 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (IEC 60529)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.3 in",
                    "Resolution": "2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz)",
                    "Protection": "Ceramic Shield 2 front glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Apple A19",
                    "CPU": "Hexa-core Apple CPU",
                    "GPU": "Apple GPU (5-core)",
                    "Operating system": "iOS 26 (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "18 MP with Center Stage",
                    "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode)",
                    "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB-C (USB 2.0)"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": "vivo-x500-ultra",
        "margin": 4.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "iphone-17": 64,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "iphone-17"
            },
            {
                "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": 87,
                    "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": 43.1,
                    "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": 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": 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": 87.4,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 31,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 3,808 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.9 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. iPhone 17 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of iPhone 17 and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 is listed at PKR 395,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 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 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "iPhone 17 is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 runs the Apple A19 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/)."
}