Head to head

Sony Xperia 10 VII vs Vivo X500 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Mar 2026.

The short answer

The Sony Xperia 10 VII is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 73 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 Sony Xperia 10 VII is the cheaper of the two at PKR 165,999 against PKR 364,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Sony Xperia 10 VII takes it by 3.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Sony Xperia 10 VII leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Sony Xperia 10 VII costs PKR 199,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 90W faster.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 Sony Xperia 10 VII Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 165,999 Cheaper PKR 364,999
Design & build
Release date 2025 September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 160 g Better 235 g
Water resistance Not listed IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 x 2520 pixels (~449 ppi density) 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type OLED, 1B colors, 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 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno Adreno 850
Operating system Android 15 Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) No
Camera
Main camera 48 MP, f/1.8 (wide), OIS, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) 8 MP, f/2.2 (telephoto), 2x optical zoom LED flash, 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 8 MP, f/2.0 (wide) 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps3.5mm Jack 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Lithium Polymer), non-removable 5000 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 30W wired fast charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass 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 10 VII or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Sony Xperia 10 VII comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.2 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 Sony Xperia 10 VII and Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

Sony Xperia 10 VII is listed at PKR 165,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Sony Xperia 10 VII cheaper by PKR 199,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 10 VII or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Sony Xperia 10 VII 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 10 VII or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Sony Xperia 10 VII carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 30W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 10 VII or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Sony Xperia 10 VII is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 10 VII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm) 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.