Head to head

Vivo X500 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 76 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 Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 324,999 against PKR 364,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max takes it by 19.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 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 Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max costs PKR 40,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 1,400 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 20W faster.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Ultra Xiaomi 16 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 364,999 PKR 324,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 30, 2026 (Expected) Expected September 2025 globally (possibly late-Sep launch)
Dimensions 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm Not listed
Weight 235 g Not listed
Water resistance IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant • IP68 dust-tight & up to 1.5 m water resistant (30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.89 Inches Better 6.8 – 6.85 inches
Resolution 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) 1440 × 3200 pixels (~512 ppi) Better
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 • LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 68B colors, multitouch
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Not listed
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 850 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 17, OriginOS 7 Android 15 with HyperOS (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12 GB / 16 GB RAM
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage
Card slot No No expandable storage
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 Better 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie camera 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better 32 MP
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better • 6100 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca
Wired charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better 100 W+ support ( Fast charging)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) dual Nano Sim
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 (dual/tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD v5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor • Fingerprint (under-display, optical) • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG Type-C 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, 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, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.7 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 Vivo X500 Ultra and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Vivo X500 Ultra is listed at PKR 364,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max at PKR 324,999. That makes Xiaomi 16 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X500 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 16 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Vivo X500 Ultra carries a 7500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max a 6100 mAh cell, with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro while Xiaomi 16 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.

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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.