Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Vivo X500 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Vivo X500 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 364,999 against PKR 419,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G takes it by 9.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 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 Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 55,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 75W faster.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 419,999 PKR 364,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 25 February 2022 September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 228 g (Sub6 model) / 229 g (mmWave model) Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes) IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.8-inch 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 1440 × 3080 pixels (QHD+) 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, up to 1750 nits peak brightness 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 Victus+ Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) (Global/USA) or Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) (Europe and selected regions). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: 1× Cortex-X2 (3.00 GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.50 GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.80 GHz) Exynos 2200: 1× Cortex-X2 (2.80 GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.52 GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.82 GHz) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 730 / Xclipse 920 GPU (region dependent). Adreno 850
Operating system Android 12 (Upgradeable to newer Android versions with One UI) Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 3.1) 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 108MP wide camera with OIS 12MP ultrawide camera (120°) 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom 10MP periscope telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom Laser Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama 100x Space Zoom 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 40MP front camera HDR support 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording 8K at 24fps 4K up to 60fps 1080p up to 240fps Super Steady Video 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000 mAh, non-removable Li-Ion battery Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Single Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (region dependent), dual standby support. Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E (dual-band), Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Face unlock 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 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, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.5 points. It wins on performance. 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 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is listed at PKR 419,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G uses a 108 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, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 45W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) (Global/USA) or Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) (Europe and selected regions). 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.