{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-15-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-09-26T22:33:35+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus 15 vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 98 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The OnePlus 15 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 255,999 against PKR 364,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 15",
            "slug": "oneplus-15",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-11_49_39-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 255999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-30T05:33:21+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 97.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "161.4 × 76.7 × 8.1–8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "211–215 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (high-pressure water jets and immersion up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2772 × 1272 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED Adaptive 1–120Hz (up to 165Hz in supported games) HDR10+, Dolby Vision 10-bit colors Peak Brightness: 1800 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Oryon Prime up to 4.6GHz 6× Oryon Performance cores",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840.",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OxygenOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, Sony sensor, OIS) 50 MP (Telephoto, 3.5× optical zoom, OIS) 50 MP (Ultra-wide) Hasselblad tuning 8K video recording 4K HDR Ultra HDR AI photography features",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K recording support"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7300 mAh (Silicon-Carbon battery)",
                    "Wired charging": "120W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging (Global variant) 80W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging (US variant) 50W AIRVOOC wireless fast charging Reverse wireless charging supported Reverse wired charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7), dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 with OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 55,
                "overall": 74.3
            },
            "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": "oneplus-15",
        "margin": 23.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-15": 92,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-15"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "oneplus-15": 98,
                    "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": {
                    "oneplus-15": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-15": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-15": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-15": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 55
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-15"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 15 costs PKR 109,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus 15 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.3 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo X500 Ultra 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 OnePlus 15 and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 15 is listed at PKR 255,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes OnePlus 15 cheaper by PKR 109,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus 15 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus 15 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo X500 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 15 or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 15 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) 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/)."
}