Head to head

OnePlus 15 vs Vivo X500 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OnePlus 15 takes it by 23.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OnePlus 15 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 Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money OnePlus 15 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the OnePlus 15 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification OnePlus 15 Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 255,999 Cheaper PKR 364,999
Design & build
Release date October 2025 September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 161.4 × 76.7 × 8.1–8.2 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 211–215 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (high-pressure water jets and immersion up to 2 meters for 30 minutes). IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 2772 × 1272 pixels (1.5K) 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED Adaptive 1–120Hz (up to 165Hz in supported games) HDR10+, Dolby Vision 10-bit colors Peak Brightness: 1800 nits (HBM) 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. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Octa-core 2× Oryon Prime up to 4.6GHz 6× Oryon Performance cores Octa-core
GPU Adreno 840. Adreno 850
Operating system Android 16 OxygenOS 16 Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No 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 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 32 MP 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording 4K recording support 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7300 mAh (Silicon-Carbon battery) Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
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 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7), dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth v6.0 v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 with OTG support 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, OnePlus 15 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of OnePlus 15 and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, OnePlus 15 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 15 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

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.