{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T18:15:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 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 439,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2025-09_37_03-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 439999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-16T06:28:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 93,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 97.6,
                "overall": 90.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 3, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "218 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 — Dustproof and water-resistant (up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes under laboratory conditions)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3120 pixels (~505 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Armor 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.0 GHz Oryon + 6×2.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP (f/1.7, OIS) + 50MP Ultra-Wide (f/1.9) + 50MP Telephoto (f/3.4, 5x Optical Zoom, OIS) + 10MP Telephoto (f/2.4, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS)",
                    "Selfie camera": "12MP (f/2.2, Dual Pixel AF)",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired / 15W wireless / 4.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Ultrasonic), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Geomagnetic, Barometer, Light, Hall Sensor, S Pen",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 78.8
            },
            "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-s25-ultra",
        "margin": 11.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra": 93,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-s25-ultra": 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-s25-ultra": 69.6,
                    "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-s25-ultra": 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-s25-ultra": 87.5,
                    "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-s25-ultra": 97.6,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 75,000 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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.8 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is listed at PKR 439,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra carries a 5000 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 S25 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (4 nm) 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/)."
}