{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/redmagic-11-pro-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T06:13:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "RedMagic 11 Pro vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "answer": "The RedMagic 11 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 73 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 RedMagic 11 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 197,999 against PKR 364,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "RedMagic 11 Pro",
            "slug": "redmagic-11-pro",
            "brand": "Red Magic",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmagic/redmagic-11-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-9-2025-10_07_09-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 197999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T06:54:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 17 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 76.5 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "230 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 in",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz) Oryon V3 Phoenix L/M",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, RedMagic OS 11"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP (under-display)",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion ~8000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired (and 80W wireless in some listings)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 43.7,
                "overall": 73.1
            },
            "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": "redmagic-11-pro",
        "margin": 22.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmagic-11-pro": 92,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "redmagic-11-pro"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "redmagic-11-pro": 96,
                    "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": {
                    "redmagic-11-pro": 90,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmagic-11-pro": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "redmagic-11-pro": 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": {
                    "redmagic-11-pro": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 43.7
                },
                "leader": "redmagic-11-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "RedMagic 11 Pro costs PKR 167,000 less.",
        "RedMagic 11 Pro packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 40W faster.",
        "RedMagic 11 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, RedMagic 11 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "RedMagic 11 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.3 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 RedMagic 11 Pro and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "RedMagic 11 Pro is listed at PKR 197,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes RedMagic 11 Pro cheaper by PKR 167,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, RedMagic 11 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. RedMagic 11 Pro 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 phone has the better battery, RedMagic 11 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. RedMagic 11 Pro carries a 8000 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 80W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, RedMagic 11 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "RedMagic 11 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. RedMagic 11 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) 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/)."
}