{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/iphone-17e-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/", "generated": "2026-10-15T09:07:37+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "iPhone 17e vs Vivo X500 Ultra", "answer": "The iPhone 17e and the Vivo X500 Ultra finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. iPhone 17e leads on performance. The iPhone 17e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 329,999 against PKR 364,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "iPhone 17e", "slug": "iphone-17e", "brand": "Apple", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/iphone-17e/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-13-2026-10_48_52-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 329999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-13T05:58:01+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 64, "camera": 97, "battery": 61.6, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 100, "overall": 77.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Expected Q4 2025,Pakistan", "Dimensions": "160.8 × 77.6 × 7.8 mm", "Weight": "195 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi)", "Panel type": "Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion HDR10, Dolby Vision", "Protection": "Ceramic Shield Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Apple A19 (3 nm, expected)", "CPU": "Hexa-core (Apple custom)", "GPU": "Apple 6-core GPU", "Operating system": "iOS 19 (out of the box)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB", "Internal storage": "256 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) • 12 MP ultra-wide • 12 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom)", "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth", "Video recording": "• 4K@24/30/60fps • Dolby Vision HDR • ProRes (select modes)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh (expected)", "Wired charging": "27W wired • 15W MagSafe wireless • Reverse charging (accessories)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual eSIM (global) / Single SIM + eSIM (region-dependent)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected)", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer", "USB": "USB-C (USB 3, EU-mandated)" } } }, { "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": 92.1, "overall": 78 }, "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": 0.5, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "iphone-17e": 64, "vivo-x500-ultra": 15 }, "leader": "iphone-17e" }, { "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-17e": 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-17e": 61.6, "vivo-x500-ultra": 100 }, "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "iphone-17e": 100, "vivo-x500-ultra": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "iphone-17e": 50, "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-17e": 100, "vivo-x500-ultra": 92.1 }, "leader": "iphone-17e" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "iPhone 17e costs PKR 35,000 less.", "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,800 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." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, iPhone 17e or Vivo X500 Ultra?", "answer": "iPhone 17e 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 17e and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?", "answer": "iPhone 17e is listed at PKR 329,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes iPhone 17e cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, iPhone 17e or Vivo X500 Ultra?", "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17e 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 17e or Vivo X500 Ultra?", "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. iPhone 17e carries a 4700 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 27W and 120W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17e or Vivo X500 Ultra?", "answer": "iPhone 17e is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17e runs the Apple A19 (3 nm, expected) 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/)." }