{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T16:12:46+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 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 423,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-10_25_06-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 423999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T05:28:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 73.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 93.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 11, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "214g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "3120 × 1440 Pixels, QHD+",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz, HDR10+, Always-On Display, 2600 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Armor 2 w/ DX anti-reflective coating"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OS(One UI 8.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12/16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP, OIS, PDAF, Laser AF, 3x/5x Optical Zoom, Up to 100x Digital Zoom, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12MP, f/2.2, 85° FOV, Autofocus, HDR.",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 1080p@240fps, OIS, EIS, HDR10+, Super Steady, Slow Motion, Pro Video."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "60W Wired Charging, 25W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Tri-Band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 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": 95.9,
                "overall": 78.3
            },
            "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-s26-ultra",
        "margin": 15,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 94,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-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-s26-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-s26-ultra": 73.3,
                    "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-s26-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-s26-ultra": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra": 100,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 95.9
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 59,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 60W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15 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 S26 Ultra and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is listed at PKR 423,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 59,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 60W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra runs the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 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/)."
}