Head to head

Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo X500 Ultra

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

The short answer

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes it by 12.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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 has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 1 VIII Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 439,999 PKR 364,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 13, 2026. September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 197g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP68 dust/water resistant IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.5 Inches 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR 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 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 840 Adreno 850
Operating system Android 16 Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card slot microSDXC (up to 2TB) No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama 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 12MP Selfie Camera HDR 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording 4K Video Recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct 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 Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 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, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Sony Xperia 1 VIII comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.9 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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.

Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Sony Xperia 1 VIII uses a 48 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, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Sony Xperia 1 VIII carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 45W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro.

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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.