Head to head

RedMagic 11 Pro vs Vivo X500 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 Jan 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

RedMagic 11 Pro takes it by 22.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance RedMagic 11 Pro 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 RedMagic 11 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the RedMagic 11 Pro 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 RedMagic 11 Pro Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 197,999 Cheaper PKR 364,999
Design & build
Release date October 17 2025 September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 163.8 × 76.5 × 8.9 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 230 g Better 235 g
Water resistance Not listed IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.85 in 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi) 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate 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 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz + 6×3.62 GHz) Oryon V3 Phoenix L/M Octa-core
GPU Adreno 840 Adreno 850
Operating system Android 16, RedMagic OS 11 Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP ultra-wide 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, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion ~8000 mAh Better Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable
Wired charging 80W wired (and 80W wireless in some listings) 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band 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, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort 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, RedMagic 11 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of RedMagic 11 Pro and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, RedMagic 11 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, RedMagic 11 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, RedMagic 11 Pro or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

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.