Head to head

Vivo X500 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 17 Max takes it by 20.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 17 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 17 Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 Max if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 364,999 PKR 329,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 30, 2026 (Expected) May 21, 2026
Dimensions 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm 162.9 × 77.6 × 8 mm
Weight 235 g 219g Better
Water resistance IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant IP68 dust/water resistance
Display
Screen size 6.89 Inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better 1200 × 2608 pixels
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 Dragon Crystal Glass 3
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 850 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 17, OriginOS 7 Android 16 layered with HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No 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 Better 50MP Wide + 50MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) + 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash
Selfie camera 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better 50MP Wide HDR, Gyro-EIS
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Si/C Li-Ion non-removable 7500mAh
Wired charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better 100W wired 50W wireless 22.5W reverse wireless charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG USB Type-C 3.2

“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 17 Max?

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.

What is the price of Vivo X500 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 17 Max?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 17 Max?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 17 Max?

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).

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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.