Vivo X500 Ultra
Vivo
PKR 364,999
74/100 overall
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Vivo X500 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 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 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 239,999 against PKR 364,999.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi
PKR 239,999
97/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 17 Pro Max takes it by 22.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi 17 Pro Max costs PKR 125,000 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 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 364,999 | PKR 239,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 30, 2026 (Expected) | Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global) |
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm | 162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 235 g | 219 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant | Not listed |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.89 Inches | 6.9 in Better |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better | 1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 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, HDR10+, 120Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 850 | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | Android 17, OriginOS 7 | HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants) |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants) |
| 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 | 50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide |
| Selfie camera | 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better | 50 MP wide |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable | Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better | 100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) | Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant) |
| 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 |
| 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 | Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, 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 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.7 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 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Vivo X500 Ultra is listed at PKR 364,999 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at PKR 239,999. That makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 125,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 17 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 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Vivo X500 Ultra carries a 7500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro while Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm).
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