iPhone 17
Apple
PKR 395,999
74/100 overall
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iPhone 17 vs Vivo X500 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 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 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.
Vivo X500 Ultra
Vivo
PKR 364,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedVivo X500 Ultra takes it by 4.9 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the iPhone 17 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 | Vivo X500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 395,999 | PKR 364,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region) | September 30, 2026 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm | 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 177 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (IEC 60529) | IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.89 Inches Better |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi) | 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz) | 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 2 front glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 850 |
| Operating system | iOS 26 (upgradable) | Android 17, OriginOS 7 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 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 | 18 MP with Center Stage | 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~3692 mAh | Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2 | 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode) | 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-C (USB 2.0) | 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 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
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.
What is the price of iPhone 17 and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, iPhone 17 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
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.
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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.