{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x500-ultra-vs-xiaomi-17-max/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:50:35+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo X500 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 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 17 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 329,999 against PKR 364,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo X500 Ultra",
            "slug": "vivo-x500-ultra",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x500-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-10_22_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 364999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T05:26:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 15,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 72,
                "overall": 76
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 30, 2026 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "235 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.89 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 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",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 850",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17, OriginOS 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "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",
                    "Selfie camera": "100 MP, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 17 Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-max",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-25-2026-11_08_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-25T06:29:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 96.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 21, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm",
                    "Weight": "219g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-max",
        "margin": 20.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 92
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 96
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 72,
                    "xiaomi-17-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi 17 Max costs PKR 35,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 20W faster.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 17 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.3 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Vivo X500 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra is listed at PKR 364,999 and Xiaomi 17 Max at PKR 329,999. That makes Xiaomi 17 Max cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 17 Max?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X500 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 17 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 17 Max?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Vivo X500 Ultra carries a 7500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 17 Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro while Xiaomi 17 Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}