Vivo X500 Ultra
Vivo
PKR 364,999
74/100 overall
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Vivo X500 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 74 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 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 259,999 against PKR 364,999.
Xiaomi 16
Xiaomi
PKR 259,999
96/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 16 takes it by 21.9 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi 16 costs PKR 105,000 less.
- Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 700 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 if…
you care most about performance and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Ultra | Xiaomi 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 364,999 | PKR 259,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 30, 2026 (Expected) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored) |
| Weight | 235 g | Approximately 185–195 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant | IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.89 Inches Better | 6.36-inch |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better | 1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 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 | LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Shield Glass protection. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 850 | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | Android 17, OriginOS 7 | HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage |
| Card slot | No | No microSD support |
| 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 | 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens |
| Selfie camera | 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better | 32MP Front Camera (rumored) |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better | 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired charging | 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better | 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging. |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected) |
| 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-band Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor | Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support |
“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?
Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.9 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 in Pakistan?
Vivo X500 Ultra is listed at PKR 364,999 and Xiaomi 16 at PKR 259,999. That makes Xiaomi 16 cheaper by PKR 105,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 16?
Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X500 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 16?
Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Vivo X500 Ultra carries a 7500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 a 6800 mAh cell, with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 16?
Xiaomi 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro while Xiaomi 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm).
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