Samsung Galaxy S25
Samsung
PKR 314,999
88/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Vivo X500 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 16 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 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 S25 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 314,999 against PKR 364,999.
Vivo X500 Ultra
Vivo
PKR 364,999
76/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSamsung Galaxy S25 takes it by 11.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Samsung Galaxy S25 costs PKR 50,000 less.
- Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
- Vivo X500 Ultra charges 95W faster.
- Vivo X500 Ultra offers 4 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 S25 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 S25 | Vivo X500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 314,999 Cheaper | PKR 364,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Launched January 2025 (global) | September 30, 2026 (Expected) |
| Dimensions | 146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm | 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 162 g Better | 235 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust and water resistance (up to 1.5 m for 30 min) | IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.2 inches | 6.89 Inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 pixels (~416 ppi) | 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 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 Elite (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×4.47 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 850 |
| Operating system | Android 15 with One UI 7 | Android 17, OriginOS 7 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12GB / 16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 512 GB (non-expandable) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | • 50 MP wide (OIS) + 10 MP telephoto (3× optical) + 12 MP ultra-wide | 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 wide | 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better |
| Video recording | 8K @24/30 fps, 4K @30/60 fps, 1080p @30/60/240 fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh (non-removable) | Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better |
| Wired charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless | 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to two eSIM active) | 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor |
| USB | USB-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG | 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 S25 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.2 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 S25 and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?
Samsung Galaxy S25 is listed at PKR 314,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S25 cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S25 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 or Vivo X500 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S25 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro.
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