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Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Vivo X500 Ultra

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

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 76 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 S24 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 289,999 against PKR 364,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy S24 takes it by 8.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 costs PKR 75,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 95W 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.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24 Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 289,999 Cheaper PKR 364,999
Design & build
Release date January 31, 2024 September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 147 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 167 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes) IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.2 inches 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+ 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 Global Variant: Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm) USA, Canada & China Variant: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Exynos 2400 Deca-core (10-core) 1 × Cortex-X4 2 × Cortex-A720 (High Performance) 3 × Cortex-A720 (Performance) 4 × Cortex-A520 (Efficiency) Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy Octa-core (8-core) 1 × Cortex-X4 5 × Cortex-A720 2 × Cortex-A520 Octa-core
GPU Exynos 2400: Samsung Xclipse 940 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy: Adreno 750 Adreno 850
Operating system Android 14 One UI 6.1 at launch Upgradable to newer One UI versions Samsung promises 7 years of Android OS and security updates. Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB (UFS 3.1) / 256GB (UFS 4.0) / 512GB (UFS 4.0) 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide), OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF 10 MP (Telephoto), 3× Optical Zoom, OIS 12 MP (Ultra-Wide), 120° 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 12 MP Dual Pixel PDAF 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording 8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p up to 240fps HDR10+ support 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion battery 4,000 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 25W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging (Qi) 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging (Wireless PowerShare) 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM (varies by market) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.3 with A2DP, LE v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity (virtual) Ambient light sensor Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2 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 S24 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S24 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.5 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 S24 and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

Samsung Galaxy S24 is listed at PKR 289,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S24 cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S24 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S24 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, Samsung Galaxy S24 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S24 carries a 4000 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 25W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S24 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S24 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S24 runs the Global Variant: Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm) USA, Canada & China Variant: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 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.