{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s23-2-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T14:48:58+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 77 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 Samsung Galaxy S23+ is the cheaper of the two at PKR 319,999 against PKR 364,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S23+",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s23-2",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s23-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-11_59_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 319999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-27T04:31:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 85,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 66.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 17, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X3 @ 3.36 GHz 2 × Cortex-A715 @ 2.8 GHz 2 × Cortex-A710 @ 2.8 GHz 3 × Cortex-A510 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (Upgradable to Android 16) One UI 5.1 (Upgradable to One UI 8) Up to 7 Years of Android OS & Security Updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide), f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP (Telephoto), f/2.4, PDAF, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS 12 MP (Ultra-Wide), f/2.2, 120° LED Flash Auto HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP, f/2.2 Dual Pixel Autofocus HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 24fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60/240fps 720p @ 960fps HDR10+ Stereo Sound Recording Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion 4700 mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Under-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 78.5,
                "overall": 76.6
            },
            "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": "samsung-galaxy-s23-2",
        "margin": 10.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 85,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-2"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 98,
                    "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 66.1,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 75,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 78.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-2"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy S23+ costs PKR 45,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 75W faster.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S23+ or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23+ comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.1 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 Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23+ is listed at PKR 319,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S23+ cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S23+ or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S23+ 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, Samsung Galaxy S23+ or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S23+ carries a 4700 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 45W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S23+ or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23+ is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S23+ runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) 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/)."
}