{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s27-ultra-vs-vivo-x500-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T20:51:12+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 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 434,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s27-ultra",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s27-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-10_08_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 434999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T05:12:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 75.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 95.4,
                "overall": 87.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2027 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "Not officially confirmed",
                    "Weight": "Not officially confirmed",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (Rumored)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3120 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for Galaxy (Rumored)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17 with One UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera, 200MP Main + 50MP Ultra-Wide + 50MP Telephoto, OIS, Laser Autofocus, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "12MP HDR, Autofocus (Rumored)",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ (Rumored)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable (Li-Ion or Silicon-Carbon) 5500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired (Samsung cap) • Wireless charging • Reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct (Rumored)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light, Hall Sensor, S Pen Support (Rumored)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, USB OTG, 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-s27-ultra",
        "margin": 8.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s27-ultra": 72,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s27-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-s27-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-s27-ultra": 75.4,
                    "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-s27-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-s27-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-s27-ultra": 95.4,
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 70,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 75W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.9 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 S27 Ultra and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is listed at PKR 434,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S27 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 S27 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra carries a 5500 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 S27 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for Galaxy (Rumored) 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/)."
}