Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra takes it by 8.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra 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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 70,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 75W faster.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 434,999 PKR 364,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date February 2027 (Expected) September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight Not officially confirmed 235 g
Water resistance IP68 (Rumored) IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.9-inch Better 6.89 Inches
Resolution 1440 × 3120 Pixels 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Refresh Rate, 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 Armor 2 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for Galaxy (Rumored) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core
GPU Adreno Adreno 850
Operating system Android 17 with One UI Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 200MP Main + 50MP Ultra-Wide + 50MP Telephoto, OIS, Laser Autofocus, LED Flash 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 12MP HDR, Autofocus (Rumored) 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ (Rumored) 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable (Li-Ion or Silicon-Carbon) 5500 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 45W wired (Samsung cap) • Wireless charging • Reverse wireless charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct (Rumored) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light, Hall Sensor, S Pen Support (Rumored) Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2, USB OTG, DisplayPort 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 S27 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra or Vivo X500 Ultra?

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.

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.