Head to head

Red Magic 9 Pro Plus vs Vivo X500 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Red Magic 9 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Red Magic 9 Pro Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 304,999 against PKR 364,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Red Magic 9 Pro Plus takes it by 17.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Red Magic 9 Pro Plus 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Red Magic 9 Pro Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Red Magic 9 Pro Plus costs PKR 60,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Red Magic 9 Pro Plus charges 45W faster.
  • Red Magic 9 Pro Plus offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Red Magic 9 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Red Magic 9 Pro Plus Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 304,999 Cheaper PKR 364,999
Design & build
Release date November 2023 (Global launch) September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 164 × 76.4 × 8.9 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 229 g Better 235 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 1116 × 2480 pixels 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type AMOLED 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 Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 750 Adreno 850
Operating system Android 14 ( RedMagic OS 9) Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 16 GB / 24 GB Better 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 512 GB / 1 TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera - 50 MP (wide) - 50 MP (ultrawide) - 2 MP (macro) 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 16 MP (under-display) 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording - 8K@30fps - 4K@30/60fps 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5500 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 165W wired fast charging Better 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 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 Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 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, Red Magic 9 Pro Plus or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Red Magic 9 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.2 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 Red Magic 9 Pro Plus and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

Red Magic 9 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 304,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Red Magic 9 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 60,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Red Magic 9 Pro Plus or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Red Magic 9 Pro Plus uses a 50 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, Red Magic 9 Pro Plus or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Red Magic 9 Pro Plus carries a 5500 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 165W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Red Magic 9 Pro Plus or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Red Magic 9 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Red Magic 9 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) 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.