Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 26 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 78 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 Vivo X500 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 364,999 against PKR 389,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes it by 11.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 25,000 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.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 389,999 PKR 364,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date February 17, 2023 September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 233–234 g (varies slightly by market) Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 1440 × 3088 pixels (QHD+) 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive (1–120Hz) 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 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X3 @ 3.36 GHz 2 × Cortex-A715 @ 2.80 GHz 2 × Cortex-A710 @ 2.80 GHz 3 × Cortex-A510 @ 2.00 GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 740 Adreno 850
Operating system Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable) Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 (256GB version may use UFS 3.1 in some markets) 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 200 MP (Wide), f/1.7, OIS 10 MP (3× Telephoto), OIS 10 MP (10× Periscope Telephoto), OIS 12 MP (Ultra-Wide), 120° Laser Autofocus Multi-directional PDAF LED Flash HDR Panorama Expert RAW Nightography 100× Space Zoom 3× Optical Zoom 10× Optical Zoom 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 12 MP, f/2.2 Dual Pixel PDAF HDR 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording 8K @30fps 4K @30/60fps 1080p up to 240fps Super Steady Video HDR10+ Video 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging (Wireless PowerShare) 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 (Wi-Fi 7 available on select regional variants) Tri-band Wi-Fi Dual-band support (market dependent) Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot (Wi-Fi Tethering) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass (Magnetometer) Barometer Face Unlock (software-based) Auto Brightness Sensor (Ambient Light) Virtual Proximity Sensing Motion & Gesture Recognition Samsung Knox security integration S Pen detection and hover sensing Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported 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 S23 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.6 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is listed at PKR 389,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 S23 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) 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.