Head to head

iPhone 17e vs Vivo X500 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance iPhone 17e leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money iPhone 17e leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the iPhone 17e if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification iPhone 17e Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 329,999 Cheaper PKR 364,999
Design & build
Release date Expected Q4 2025,Pakistan September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 160.8 × 77.6 × 7.8 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 195 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 (up to 6m for 30 minutes) IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 1290 × 2796 pixels (~460 ppi) 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion HDR10, Dolby Vision 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) Octa-core
GPU Apple 6-core GPU Adreno 850
Operating system iOS 19 (out of the box) 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 • 12 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom) 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 TrueDepth 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording • 4K@24/30/60fps • Dolby Vision HDR • ProRes (select modes) 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh (expected) Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 27W wired • 15W MagSafe wireless • Reverse charging (accessories) 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual eSIM (global) / Single SIM + eSIM (region-dependent) 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-C (USB 3, EU-mandated) 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 17e or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of iPhone 17e and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, iPhone 17e or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, iPhone 17e or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17e or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

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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.